ISHS Acta Horticulturae 139: Fruit Set and Development, XXI IHC
THE ROLE OF SCENTS IN POLLINATION BY THE HONEYBEE (APIS MELL. L.) |
| Authors: | J.P. van Praagh, W. von der Ohe |
| Abstract:
Using pesticides - non toxic to bees - in orchards during full bloom forces pollinating honeybees to leave, due to repelling odours. The repelling odour of Captan e.g. can be masked effectively by a herbal "bitter". Tests using compounds from the herbal fraction of the highly active bitters have resulted in better cropping. | |
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