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Best time to harvest mason bee cocoons?

10 years ago

Just wondering as to the best time of year to harvest my mason bee cocoons here in the PNW? Also, what is the best treatment and/or storage of those cocoons until next spring. I didn't have many hatch from last season, so I thought I'd put it out there for those of you who likely have much more experience than I do. Thanks,

Harry

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Jean
10 years ago
The time is fall, say October.

Mason bees have various naturally occurring enemies. Also, their survival is, in part, determined by the means they are housed -- wood block, straws, or trays.

You can download "How to Manage the Blue Orchard Bee" which has all that you need to know: http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Books/How-to-Manage-the-Blue-Orchard-Bee
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