Managed Bees

IPS specializes in what we call the “managed bees”; that is, bees that exist and pollinate in a controlled fashion in man-made environments. The most commonly used pollinators include the Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee, the Alkali Bee, the Bumble Bee, the Blue Orchard Bee, and of course, the Honeybee. Contemporary research is focused on a number of additional bees which might prove to be viable managed pollinators in coming years. A key criterion in the concept of “managed bees” is that they must be readily available in large numbers either through purchase or lease.
There are over 20,000 species of bees in the world and several have been developed as crop pollinators. While the Honeybee is still the “queen” of the pollinators, non-Apis bees are becoming increasingly important in agriculture. IPS specializes in working with these non-Apis bees. With the theats that Africanized Bees and Varroa and tracheal mites represent to the Honeybee industry, it is vital that we continue to develop the non-Apis bees as crop pollinators.

IPS invites you to learn more about these “managed bees” and the crops they pollinate.

Call IPS (1-800-990-1390) or e-mail us for price and availablity of these bees.