Pollinating Pumpkin Flowers?

Question

I was wondering if i should pollinate my pumpkin flowers manually because i recently sprayed insect repellent on my flowers because caterpillars and ants were killing them, i also sprayed them on my pumpkin vine leaves. I was wondering if the bees will still come or if i will have to do it manually, if so how? thanks

Answer 1

see if this helps

Answer 2

If you're uncertain about it, then it's probably best to just go ahead and manually pollinate them.  Use a paintbrush or a Q-tip, and just make sure to go between flowers a lot.