{"product_id":"pollination-using-honey-bees","title":"Pollination using honey bees | AgGuide","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuccessful pollination is essential for many agricultural and horticultural enterprises.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePollination Using Honey Bees\u003c\/em\u003e provides practical guidance for growers, beekeepers and agricultural advisers on achieving reliable pollination outcomes through effective honey bee management and crop planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by experienced industry specialists, this comprehensive guide explains how honey bees contribute to crop production and outlines the key factors that influence pollination success, including hive strength, stocking rates, timing, orchard design, bee nutrition and pesticide 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relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your copy today and gain practical, evidence-based guidance on managing honey bees for effective crop pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety for personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgents of pollination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney bee colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize of the operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrition for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePesticides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHive strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchard design and management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging hives on the crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetting and glass houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-pollination hive 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