Author Topic: Do Ants Pollinate Longan Flowers?  (Read 494 times)

palingkecil

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Do Ants Pollinate Longan Flowers?
« on: May 05, 2021, 08:17:37 PM »
Good afternoon everyone.
My Kohala longan loaded with flowers now, but there is no bee around. My neighbors all have colorful flowers in their yard, when my yard is full with longan, lychee, and mango trees. Seems like the bees are more attracted to the flowers.
The only insects around are ants, and sometimes lace wings.
Should i do something so the bees will come and pollinate my longan?
Does spray honey water help to attract more bees?

Thanks everyone!

pinkturtle

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Re: Do Ants Pollinate Longan Flowers?
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2021, 11:38:14 PM »
What I did is put unwanted/spoiled fruits or vegetables under the tree to attract fruit flies to pollinate the flowers if I don't see bees around.
« Last Edit: May 17, 2021, 11:41:45 PM by pinkturtle »