Mason Bee release shelter-for large number of cocoons
When I have large numbers of cocoons, I often use trays. There are about 2000 cocoons…
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Setting out cocoons- SMALL scale verses LARGE scale
Mass release of alfalfa leaf cutter bee cocoons. I started this article some time ago,…
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Starter Cottages used as release boxes in yurts.
Starter Cottages, available from my on-line Beediverse.com web site, are by far the best little…
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Setting out cocoons using a Royal, Lodge or Chalet
The reason for setting out cocoons within the protection of a house that shelters nesting…
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Setting out mason bee cocoons in a Beediverse Starter Cottage
If you buy a vial of Beediverse Mason Bee cocoonsfrom a store, the cocoons need…
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Setting out mason bee cocoons in a Beediverse Highrise
Retail stores sell Beediverse mason bee cocoons in snap-cap vials. Cocoons were harvested from nesting…
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Emergence box and nests
Dave M.’s emergence box with nests on either side. Emerged males are clustered on…
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Releasing cocoons for emergence by the 1000’s
Small and large release box with piano hinged lids Small release box with simple lid.…
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Releasing and storing large numbers of cocoons
Before we used corn nesting trays inside yurts, we used wooden nesting trays in wooden…
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