Place the hive in the culture immediately after delivery and no later than the next day.
Install the hive at a height of 1-1.5 m
above ground level
Install the hive horizontally,
Protect the hive from
direct sunlight and condensation
Protect bumblebee family from ants
Place from 3 to 9 bumblebee families per hectare in the pollination process in the open fields. Install 3 hives nearby to each other. Hive entrance should be directed in different directions. The best to install hives with hive entrances to the east and/or south.
Open the hive entrance is in the early morning, but not earlier than 2 hours after installation.
Bumblebees begin work on pollination immediately after the flyby of the territory.
Before using a chemical product open the hive entrance is on the position when bumblebees can enter, but not leave the hive.
It is important to install the hive in its place after chemical treatment. Do not remove a hive from the greenhouse/field for a period of more than 3 days.
Use protective clothing and a beekeeper’s hat when working with bumblebees
Avoid sudden movements, noise and strong odors when working with bumblebees
During hive displacement, its entrances must be tightly closed
After the completion of the bumblebees life cycle their hives can be disposed
(buried in the ground or burnt)