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METHOD FOR REARING BOMBUS TERRESTRIS CONTINUOUSLY AND THE PRODUCTION OF BUMBLEBEE COLONIES FOR POLLINATION PURPOSES.
Article number
288_20
Pages
154 – 158
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Abstract
It is now known that bumblebees can pollinate tomato flowers in glasshouses during the whole growing season (January-September). This means that there is a huge market for bumblebee colonies which should be available yearround.
A method has been developed for rearing bumblebee colonies continuously.
The species used is Bombus terrestris L. It is possible to build up and maintain a colony production starting with only a limited number of queens caught in the field.
A method has been developed for rearing bumblebee colonies continuously.
The species used is Bombus terrestris L. It is possible to build up and maintain a colony production starting with only a limited number of queens caught in the field.
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Authors
J. van den Eijnde, A. de Ruijter, J. van der Steen
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