Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops
July 15, 2024
3-4C (37-39F) and will reliably pollinate crops starting around 10C (50F). For comparison, honeybees usually do not become active until around 16C (60F) [...] Scotia, and PEI, the typical pollination temperatures average between 3-15C (37-55F). Despite their ability to pollinate in much cooler conditions, bumblebees [...] better in warmer conditions with peak pollinating flight activity between 25-27C (77F-81F). When introducing QUADs (commercial bumblebee hives) into your field