On average, mason bees forage 2x longer per day than honey bees. Once daily temps are consistently 55°F/13°C or warmer, you can release your mason bee cocoons. Freezing …

2022年9月26日 · Raising mason bees is as simple as buying or making suitable housing and placing it where it will be discovered by the bees that already live in your area. If you don’t buy …

2021年4月25日 · If you want to know when to release mason bees, check the temperature. You can release your coocons when daytime temperatures are around 55F/13C or warmer. As a …

Easy basics: Place the cocoons out when daytime temperatures are roughly 55 F/13C. Night temperatures don't matter. Avoid exposing cocoons to direct sunlight as that may kill your …

When blossoms are open, and daily temps reach a consistent 55°F/13°C, (nighttime temps don't matter), it's time to release your mason bee cocoons. Place cocoons in a small open container …

Ideally, mason bees should be released from their original nests, employing a phase-out system. Bees forced to chew out of their natal nest have a lower dispersal rate. If loose cocoons are …

There is not a perfect day of the year to release mason bees for every area. Climates and temperatures vary from year to year so it is necessary to base bee release on signs that spring …

How to release mason bees in the spring Wait for outside temperatures of 12-14 C in spring. Watch your local weather closely in March or April, depending on where you live.

Please read our How to Release Mason Bee Cocoons for a more detailed description of yard and garden requirements for mason bee success. In short, your yard and garden is ready when: …

Learn how to raise Mason bees in your garden with simple, seasonal tasks. Discover tips on nesting materials, bee houses, mud sources, and harvesting cocoons to create a thriving, …