Entomovectoring
Quick Facts
- Type
- Biological delivery system
- Source
- Using managed pollinators (bumblebees, honeybees) to deliver biocontrol agents directly to flower targets
- OMRI Listed
- Yes ✓
- Bee Safe
- Yes
- Pet Safe
- Yes
- Residual
- Continuous while bees are foraging — daily reapplication by the bees themselves
- Best For
- Berry crops (strawberries, blueberries), greenhouse flowering crops, orchard bloom-time pest control.
What Is Entomovectoring?
Bees walk through a tray of Beauveria bassiana or BT powder as they exit the hive. As they pollinate flowers, they deposit the biocontrol agent directly where pests feed — flower buds and developing fruit. Combines pollination service with precision pest management.
Source: Using managed pollinators (bumblebees, honeybees) to deliver biocontrol agents directly to flower targets
What Pests Does Entomovectoring Kill?
Entomovectoring is effective against the following pests:
How to Apply Entomovectoring
Best for: Berry crops (strawberries, blueberries), greenhouse flowering crops, orchard bloom-time pest control.
Avoid for: Non-flowering crops. Outdoor operations in unreliable weather.
Residual activity: Continuous while bees are foraging — daily reapplication by the bees themselves
Safety Profile
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bee Safety | 🟢 Safe for bees |
| Pet Safety | 🟢 Safe for pets |
| Overall Rating | Safe — Safe for kids, pets, and bees when used as directed |
Why Isn't Entomovectoring Working?
If Entomovectoring isn't delivering results, check these common failure modes:
Requires managed pollinator colonies
Limited to flowering crops
Weather-dependent — bees don't fly in rain or cold
Specialized dispenser equipment needed
Best Entomovectoring Products
Vectorite (Bee Vectoring Technologies)
Dispenser systemCommercial entomovectoring with BVT-CR7 (Clonostachys rosea)