High Tunnel Pollinators

Authors

Miranda L. Jones
Sheriden Hansen
Kelsey Graham, USDA, Agricultural Research ServiceFollow
Robert Nelson Schaeffer, Utah State UniversityFollow
Brent Black, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

1-29-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

9

Abstract

High tunnels are used to extend the growing season. Unlike greenhouses, high tunnels are semi-permanent and not heated or cooled by a climate-control system. Instead, they use plastic sheeting to trap solar heat, allowing for season extension in temperate climates around spring and fall. Bee pollination can improve yields for several valuable crop species grown in high tunnels. Because high tunnels are largely enclosed, bees are typically released and managed within the structure. This fact sheet provides information on how to obtain and manage bee pollinators in high tunnels.

Recommended Citation

Jones, M. L., Hansen, S., Graham, K., Schaeffer, R., & Black, B. (2026). High tunnel pollinators [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.