As seen in the photo below, there are many ways for pollen to be transferred within the flower and unlike some crops, strawberries are self-fertile. However, maximum yields are possible with a combination of self-pollination (pink), wind (blue), and insects (green).

Do strawberry plants need to be pollinated to produce fruit?

However, although strawberries are self-fertile (which means they are self-pollinating) they may need a little help if you're growing them under cover. ... You can also pollinate by hand by stroking the stamens with an artist's paint brush.

How do you know if strawberries are pollinated?

It has been found that the shorter the anther, the less likely a flower is to be self-pollinated; presumably pollen grains from the long anthers are more likely to fall onto the stigma of the same flower. ... Poor pollination can result in poor fruit set, and small or misshapen fruit.