Nest-Box Distribution Experiment -- Blue Orchard Bees (IMAGE)

Entomological Society of America

Nest-Box Distribution Experiment -- Blue Orchard Bees

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In a study of nesting habits of managed blue orchard bees (Osmia lingnaria) in a tart cherry orchard in Utah, experiment zones with uniform distribution of nest-box location resulted in higher nesting and larvae production than zones with a large central nest location and several satellite nests near the perimeter.

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Natalie K. Boyle, Ph.D.

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