POLLINATE FOR PROFIT:
5 Steps for Better Yields & Lower Costs
Growers are losing money with every missed flower & underperforming hive,
but it doesn't have to be that way.
Join us for lunch, and learn how to boost your tomato and strawberry yields, lower input costs, and extend hive performance in lit & unlit crops.
May 1, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Only 30 Seats
Leamington – Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel & Conference Centre
Even with strong plants and good management, many Growers still struggle with inconsistent fruit set, lower-than-expected yields, and hives that just don’t last as long as they should.
It's frustrating when it seems like the only options are to adjust the environment, replace hives, and hope for the best, without knowing if any of it’s actually working. So let's build a more sustainable way forward.
Join us for lunch on Thursday May 1, 2025 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel & Conference Centre & learn how 5 key steps to optimize your pollination in a way that works with your crops, your growing system & your farm's best interests.
Only 30 seats available first come, first take - so don't wait!
You won't want to miss this valuable learning opportunity.
THE PROGRAM
11:00 - 11:10 AM
Arrival & refreshments
11:10 - 11:45 AM
Presentation:
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Improve Hive Distribution
Maximize flower coverage and bee efficiency by fine-tuning hive placement and density based on crop type and greenhouse layout. -
Improve Timing of Pollination
Learn when to introduce hives for ideal overlap with peak flowering—reducing missed blooms and improving fruit uniformity. -
Improve Pollination Conditions
Understand how temperature, humidity, and light levels influence bee activity and how to create pollinator-friendly environments year-round. -
Monitor & Evaluate Pollination Success
Implement quick, actionable monitoring techniques to assess pollination quality across crops, helping you respond before yield is impacted. -
Get More Value from Every Hive
Extend hive lifespan and reduce replacement frequency by addressing handling, placement, and stress factors that undermine performance.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Interactive Q&A and experience-sharing with peers
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Additional time for connecting & learning
LEARN WITH
Dr. Ishtiaq Rao, Ph.D
CEO, Co-Founder, Entomologist
Since starting Crop Defenders in 2007 with a vision of putting Growers' & Consumers' best interests first, Ishtiaq has grown the company across 3 countries by helping Growers increase their profitability through sustainable pest management.
Jeff Reitsma
Pollination & IPM Consultant
With almost a decade as a Grower and then Pollination & IPM Consultant, Jeff has supported greenhouse teams across hundreds of acres of tomatoes and strawberries, optimizing pollination and IPM strategies under both lit and unlit conditions.
Empower Yourself & Your Team With the Insights to Maximize Yields & Get More From Every Hive.
Register today to reserve seats for yourself & your team.
30 Seats | No Limit on the Number of Attendees per Farm