cucumber pollenation problem

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LorriD Harbeck-Fruitdale, OR(Zone 7b) Jun 08, 2013

I know how to pollenate my squash, but I'm having trouble with my cucumbers. I wanted to hand pollenate some of my cucumbers to ensure I get some going. The bees have been hit and miss so far.

So, I thought I'd do it just like my squash, only when I went to do it in the morning I couldn't find any male flowers with pollen. I'm not sure if I am just missing the time when it is optimal to collect the pollen or if they just aren't producing any.

To add to this, I've also noticed these tiny bugs in every flower-mostly the male flowers. They look like tiny moving splinters and I think they might be eating the pollen. I've searched on line for pictures of them and I have not been able to figure out what they are. Thank you for any help

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HoneybeeNC Charlotte, NC(Zone 7b) Jun 08, 2013

LorriD - sounds like you have thrips, and yes, they eat pollen.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_flower_thrips

I'm only familiar with the western flower thrip - there are others.

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