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​For Almond Growers

​​Best Management Practices For Almond Growers

Project Apis m. was founded by beekeepers and almond growers. Hosting the largest pollination event in the world, California almond orchards are also an important part of the US beekeeping industry. Project Apis m. works closely with the Almond Board of CA, who has released Honey Bee Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the almond industry. These are practical steps that almond growers and pesticide applicators can take together with beekeepers to protect and promote bee health.  

2019 California Almond Board BMPs:


  • Almond Board of California - Pollination
  • Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds
  • Honey Bee Best Management Practices Quick Guide
  • Honey Bee Best Management Practices Quick Guide for Applicators (in English and Spanish)
  • Almond Board of California, Almond Pollination Directory
Watch:   Honey Bee BMPs, by the California Almond Board

Additional Resources:

Water Recommendations for Bees Pollinating Almonds - February 10, 2019

Communication before almond bloom leads to effective pollination
 – August 20, 2014

​Gene Brandi talks to almond growers about bee health – April 21, 2014

Six Practices To Help Ensure Successful Pollination – Good Fruit Grower, March 25, 2014

   Project Apis m's Growers Guide for Planting Forage for Honey Bees PDF


Project Apis m.'s Best Management Practices For Almond Growers PDF

View Project Apis m's Business Management eLearning Module below,
or download the powerpoint presentation 

Pollination Contracts
A signed contract protects both grower and beekeeper.
download the (.pdf)

Hive Placement

The distribution of colonies should be accessible and convenient at all hours.
Beekeepers need to place, service and remove hives routinely.
Orchard roads should be maintained and graded for easy access.
Allow for hive placement in areas not prone to flooding or shade.
Eastern and southern exposures are better for sun and warmer temperatures and encourage bee flight for pollination.
Let bees do their job, place hives as to limit human and honey bee interaction.

Agricultural Sprays

Let your beekeeper know the agricultural sprays used for crop protection, including tank mixes.
Honey Bees come in contact with agricultural sprays in different ways.
-Bees may fly through the spray
-Sprays may drift to hives via wind
-Bees may collect and bring into the hive pollen that contains chemical residue
Management practices to minimize contact are
-Spray when honey bees are not flying
-Spray when pollen is not being produced by the trees
-Time applications late in the afternoon or at night

Honey Bee Nutrition

If possible, help your beekeeper locate flowering forage prior to and after almond bloom to offset dearth.
– On adjacent acerage
-At perimeter of orchard
-Within younger orchards
-On fallow land
Good examples of alternative food resources are mustard, clover or vetch.

Water is important to prevent dehydration

Provide abundant and potable water, free from contamination.
Landings and screens make water accessible and prevent bee drownings.

View our Page about Forage for the Almond Grower to learn more

​View PAm Directed Almond Research


View PAm Directed Pollination Research


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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Project Apis m.
    • PAm Staff
    • Scientific Advisors
    • PAm Board of Directors
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      • 2022 Annual Report
      • 2021 Annual Report
      • 2020 Annual Report
    • Contact Us
    • Join The Team
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    • Inside the Hive TV
  • Honey Bee Research
    • Honey Bee Research
    • PAm-Costco Scholars
    • Request Funding
    • RFPs
  • Seeds For Bees
    • Apply to Enroll
    • Seeds For Bees FAQs
    • Seeds For Bees For the Grower >
      • Water Requirements
      • Cover Crop Competition
      • Nitrogen Management
      • FAQs for Growers
      • Seeds for Bees Resources
      • Seeds For Bees Net 30 Agreement
    • PAm Seed Mixes >
      • PAm Pollinator Brassica Mix
      • PAm Annual Clover Mix
      • PAm Bio Build 3 Mix
      • PAm Wildflower Mix
      • Vetch-Grain Mix
      • PAm Perennial Clover Mix
    • Seeds For Bees Supporters
  • Forage
    • Forage (Home)
    • Forage Videos
  • Resources
    • Guide to Indoor Storage of Honey Bee Colonies in the USA
    • Guide to Shipping Honey Bee Queen Cells
    • Guide to Honey Bee Queen Banking
    • Best Management Practices For Beekeepers (Home) >
      • Honey Bee Nutrition
      • Varroa
      • Nosema
      • Honey Bee Equipment Management and Maintenance
      • Honey Bee Colony Management
    • Best Management Practices For Almond Growers
  • Video
  • Supporters
    • Support Us
    • Christi Heintz Scholarship
    • Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials