Mason Bees in Cocoons
What's this? A pictorial guide to things found in nesting holes.
Various cocoons Blue Orchard Bee Hornfaced Bee Osmia Coloradensis or Osmia Californica Leafcutter Wasp (bullet) Wasp (grass) summer bee/wasp Wool Carder Pests to Hole-Nesting Bees Pollen Mites Chalkbrood Houdini Fly Larva Houdini Fly Adult Pollen ...
How to rescue bees from bamboo and drilled blocks of wood
How do I harvest cocoons from bamboo and drilled blocks of wood? Bamboo, while low cost, is too structurally sound to easily open like natural reeds. Consider this solution: Place the entire house into a BeeGuard bag early spring and close the ...
Feeding Early Emerged Mason Bees
How do I feed mason bees that emerged before my flowers are open? Feeding Early Emerged Mason Bees Don't worry, you can provide early emerged mason bees inside of your HumidiBee with a couple of options. Mason bees have their own personalities and ...
What to do when mason bees do not emerge
Mason bees emerge when the time and conditions are right for them - usually in the spring when temperatures are nearing 55F. Depending on your weather patterns it can take two weeks or longer for mason bees to emerge from their cocoons. ...
Black spots on mason bee cocoons
Mason Bee Larva Frass During mason bee cocoon harvest, many people ask about the little brown or black flecks that are found throughout their nesting materials. Don’t worry, these are not a sign of disease or pests. As the mason bee larvae eat the ...
Moldy mason bee cocoons
In most cases, a little bit of mold on the outside of mason bee cocoons is harmless. However, you should remove any excessive mold before it does damage your hibernating bees. About mold: mold is a spore that starts from a food source and typically ...