Canadian Leafcutter Bees, Products, and More
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We are committed to providing a tailored leafcutter bee pollination regimen specifically suited to growers of every crop across North America. Our custom pollination division specializes in supplying the proper stocking amounts of bees along with all equipment needed for successful pollination. For growers that wish to manage their own leafcutter bee pollination, we manufacture and supply all the necessary equipment and provide consultation on a personalized basis along with top quality saskatchewan raised leafcutter bee larvae.
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Increase Yield with Leafcutters
Certain unique flowers require specific pollinators to complete the reproduction process. Leafcutter bees have been shown to increase yield on a number of different species including alfalfa, canola, onion seed, carrot seed, blueberries, and melons amongst many others. The ease with which they can be managed ensures producers have the right number of pollinators available at exactly the right time.
Eggerman Farms has been an innovation leader in the leafcutter bee industry for over 30 years. Growing alongside the industry from its infancy has allowed us to develop and further refine our production of leafcutter bees and the related equipment to ensure a simple and successful pollination.
A Quick Look at Bee Hut Temperature
David Osterman, 2015, A Look at Temperature in Leafcutting Bee Shelters, P. 1
A study done in Manitoba looks at how each style of hut works to provide a home for healthy bee larvae. It is important to note that leafcutter bee larvae can die in as quick as 15 minutes when approaching 50°C. When looking at the A-Frame style of hut that is used in extremely warm climates, we can see that is is very likely to cause death to larvae as it rises almost 20°C above the ambient temperature!!! The taller tarp style huts used have a similar effect, however, these are often used in cooler climates. The polydome reflects a design that offers a convection style of air movement to maintain a small increase over ambient temperature in order to increase bee activity without subjecting the bees to lethal temperatures. The temperature monitors show that the polydome keeps temperatures just under 40°C which is where leafcutter bees start slowing down work activity.
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On the cool side, the polydome is also able to keep the night time temperatures warmer wihch will help protect larvae from cool nights. Again, this is a result of the convectional air movement. This constant air movement will provide healthier bees with less mold and a higher bee return!