Can bumblebees be used along with honeybees?
Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together with caution. Koppert hives contain bags with a sugar water solution, which can attract honeybees, especially when no flowers are available for the honeybees. If honeybees begin raiding the hives, the health and longevity of the hives can be jeopardized. When using bumblebees and honeybees together, Koppert recommends separating the two bees by a minimum of 100 /110yards – 90/100 meters. It is advised to introduce the honeybees somewhat later, after at least 5% of the flowers start blossoming.
