AgrobíoDOUBLE: double size, double pollination power
As the earliest almond varieties begin to bloom, pollination once again becomes a key moment in this Mediterranean crop. Every year, thousands of hectares rely on the work of pollinating insects to achieve good fruit set and ensure profitable harvests.
To support growers during these short but intense flowering periods, often made even more unpredictable by changing weather, Agrobío is introducing AgrobíoDOUBLE, a stronger, more efficient hive designed especially for almond and fruit orchards.
“AgrobíoDOUBLE was created to meet the challenge of intense, highly concentrated blooms. We wanted a hive capable of working immediate, steady performance, even in tough weather conditions. The result is a hive that boosts grower efficiency and supports more sustainable agriculture.” — Agrobío Technical Department.
How bumblebees improve fruit set
Bumblebee pollination (Bombus) has become a reliable ally for almond growers. These insects can work at low temperatures and remain active on cloudy, windy, or even rainy days—conditions that often coincide with early flowering. Their consistency makes a real difference in fruit set and overall fruit quality.
But their value goes beyond yield. Bumblebees provide an essential ecosystem service that supports biodiversity and contributes to the long‑term sustainability of our food systems.
AgrobíoDOUBLE: double brood, double strenght
Almond trees demand a lot in a very short period of time. That’s why Agrobío developed AgrobíoDOUBLE, a hive designed to maximize bumblebee activity when it’s needed most. Some of its standout features include:
- Double brood chamber, increasing bumblebee population and their working power.
- Larger and stronger hive, ideal for short but intense flowering peaks.
- Quick‑release nest, so bees can begin working as soon as the hive is placed in the field.
- Excellent weather adaptability, encouraging daily pollination even when conditions fluctuate..
- High performance in early‑flowering varieties.
More Pollination, More Production
For best results, Agrobío’s technical team recommends using 4 to 6 AgrobíoDOUBLE hives per hectare, depending on the almond variety and flowering intensity.
“We see it every season in intensive almond orchards. If growers want better yields, bumblebee pollination makes a clear difference. Even self‑fertile varieties benefit—production increases thanks to the steady activity of bumblebees.”. — Agrobío Technical Department.
With AgrobíoDOUBLE, almond producers gain a tool ready to tackle today’s challenges: improving fruit set, reducing dependence on weather, boosting biodiversity, and offering more predictable production in seasons with increasingly irregular flowering.
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