Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2022
Abstract
This factsheet summarizes frequently asked questions and answers about using commercially reared bumble bees for highbush blueberry pollination on farms. It covers what a farm gets when they order, recommended timing of placing orders, how much to order, placement of bumble bees in relation to the crop, protecting the boxes from weather, lifespan, and high tunnel considerations.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Laura O., "Using Commercially Reared Bumble Bees for Northern Highbush Blueberry Pollination Services: FAQs" (2022). UVM Extension Faculty and Staff Publications. 78.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/extfac/78