{"product_id":"growershouse-bombus-impatiens-crop-pollinator","title":"Bombus impatiens Bumblebee Hive – Crop Pollinator","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBumblebee Pollination for Flowering Crops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBombus impatiens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bumblebee species used for crop pollination. Worker bees visit flowers to collect pollen, helping transfer it between flower structures and supporting fruit set in crops that benefit from insect pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese live bumblebee hives provide pollination for greenhouse crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries. Their role is pollination, not thrips or other insect pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Hive Introduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a hive and introduction schedule suited to your crop, growing area, and flowering stage. Hive requirements depend on flower availability, growing conditions, and colony size; infestation-based release rates do not apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the hive on a stable, level surface in a shaded, well-ventilated location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the instructions supplied with your hive for placement, settling time, and opening the entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck pesticide compatibility before applying treatments around active bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow supplier guidance for ongoing hive management and replacement timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Your Hive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the hive size, regional suitability, and crop-specific recommendations before ordering. Colony contents, working life, and coverage vary by hive configuration and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Bombus-impatiens-1_480x480.jpg?v=1694131340\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Bombus-impatiens-2_480x480.jpg?v=1694131355\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J2nhwHIcvq0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Growers House Auto","offers":[{"title":"bee hive east - medium adults","offer_id":47213353926833,"sku":"BI-MED","price":174.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"bee hive west - medium adults","offer_id":47213353959601,"sku":"BI-MED-W","price":174.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"bee hive east - standard adults","offer_id":47213353992369,"sku":"BI-STD","price":189.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"bee hive west - standard adults","offer_id":47213354025137,"sku":"BI-STD-W","price":189.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"demo bee hive - adults","offer_id":47213354057905,"sku":"BI-DEMO","price":201.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"research bee hive - adults","offer_id":47213354090673,"sku":"BI-RSR","price":201.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9487\/2241\/files\/Growers-House-Auto-4_929d3176-d5fe-461e-ad6d-1b55f19113c3.png?v=1776372005","url":"https:\/\/monstergardens.com\/products\/growershouse-bombus-impatiens-crop-pollinator","provider":"Monster Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}