How Do Bees and Wasps Pollinate Squash?
WouterBesides bees, there are other pollinators that help squash grow. One of the best pollinators for squash are the native specialist bees, also called “squash bees” or “Cucurbita bees”. They are found in most parts of the United States.
Squash bees are large, hairy, and brown to black in color. They are sometimes gregarious ground nesters. They are found throughout the US and Mexico, and south through Argentina and Uruguay.
Squash bees are considered to be better pollinators of squash than honey bees. They are able to pollinate 2/3 of the United States squash crop. In addition to being effective, squash bees are also abundant.
Squash bees were important to the domestication and spread of Cucurbita in the Americas. There are approximately 4,000 species of native bees in the United States. Among them are sweat bees, honey bees, and sweat bees.
There are also predatory wasps that can be a nuisance. These insects can be aggressive and sting several times. They also eat other insects. They are known to be attracted to sweet things. They can eat pollen from some plants, and sometimes feed on nectar. They can also sting humans.
In addition to bees and wasps, there are also generalist beetle species that can pollinate a variety of crops, including carrots, leeks, cabbage, and onions. In addition, there are specialist pollinators like the Polyester Bee. These bees are crepuscular and most active during twilight hours. They are also solitary and nest in the ground.
