As we ring in the new year, we should
also prepare for almond pollination.
Since pollination is the single most
important factor for determining a
good yield, it is never too early to
begin thinking about how to keep
honey bees happy and healthy once
they arrive in your orchard.
Wondering where to begin
?
The
Honey Bee Best Management
Practices for California Almonds
(Almonds.com/BeeBMPs) outlines
how you can take your first steps
toward a successful season:
The Communication Chain
Establish clear communication among
all parties involved in pollination and
pest management during bloom. It
may be as simple as the grower and
beekeeper connecting, but larger
scale operations may have a more
complex communication chain. It is
also important to keep California
county agricultural commissioners
in the loop. Updating hive locations
with your local commissioner
gives other growers a resource to
determine if there are any honey
bees in the vicinity.
Grower-Beekeeper
Expectations
Communicate with your beekeeper
prior to almond bloom to set
expectations. Reach out as early
as possible before the pollination
season to discuss requirements,
IN YOUR ORCHARD
Pollination Preparedness: Are You Ready?
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