• Pollination checklist outdoor

  pollinated. Protect the hive against strong winds. Position the hive in a sheltered spot, or weigh down the hive. Position the hive horizontally, so that [...] of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate [...] released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary

• Pollination checklist tomato

  cooling. Position the hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against condensation [...] constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage [...] the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot, or at least in the shade, particularly during the warmest part of the day. Ensure that the hive gets some sunlight

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed [...] on before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH on a Natupol Hive Support. Alternatively use pneumatic opening systems. Don’t [...] roof. 07:00 06:00 Flowers stay open for +/- 10 hours 05:00 04:00 100 m Hive location 03:00 Place the hives near the central walkway. Introduce additional

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  sunlight can increase the temperatures within the hive by 2 to 15° C, which can cause damage to the hive. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity [...] during hot weather Correct placement of the hive can reduce heat stress of pollinators. Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground on the south-side [...] can make a difference of 2-15° C in the hive. It encourages longer pollination hours and prevents damage to the hive. Direct light can be diffused by using