Andrew,

I have the same problem with blueberry pollenation here in Oregon.  

Although I have about half a million bees in my front yard living directily adjacent to my blueberry patch I have never, never, seen a honey bee working the blossoms regardless of the temperature or any other condition of the weather.  

The bumblebees, however, love the blueberry nectar.  Their longer tongues can reach the nectary even though their heads cannot be forced into the restricted opening of the blossom.  

The bumble bees visiting my yard must have nests close by since they aren't selective like honeybees.  In past years I have noticed a lack of bumblebees in my yard and in those years the blueberry set was dreadfully poor.  I have toyed with the idea of making a stack of nests for them.  I remember seeing plans in my local newspaper a while ago but I have not seen any since.  Is there anybody out there with plans for a bumble bee home?

By the way, the link at the bottom of your message dated 5/26 2:30 pm did not function.  

Joel Swink,

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