At low humidity (below 50-55%), the pollen is too dry and does not stick to the stigma. At high humidity, the pollen sticks to the stamen and does not…
behavior, decrease their energy levels, and limit their ability to transfer pollen effectively. These challenges can lead to reduced pollination rates…
15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination of preferably at least 4…
small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the…
Adults make no contribution to biological control. They feed exclusively on pollen, nectar and honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life…
such as whitefly , tarsonemid mites and rust mites. They can also feed on pollen which is useful because the predatory mites can establish in…
its hive and collect and transport sixty percent of its own bodyweight in pollen. And bumblebees don't let a bit of bad weather slow them down – they…
them exceptionally efficient in this vital task. Their fuzzy bodies attract pollen, allowing them to transport it from flower to flower. Unlike…
lead to a high relative humidity (RH). If the RH rises above 80-85%, the pollen is not released from the flowers and cannot be collected by the…
populations. They can rapidly build up populations as they can also survive on pollen or other prey. Amblyseius swirskii ( Swirski-Mite ),…
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