{"product_id":"buy-mason-bees-40-oba-certified-cocoons-with-free-2-day-shipping","title":"Buy Mason Bees | 40+ OBA Certified Cocoons with Free 2 Day Shipping","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOBA-Certified Mason Bees for Spring | 40+ Cocoons, Region-Specific \u0026amp; Pest-Free\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the health of the bees, we only ship bee cocoons on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMondays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(February - April) to ensure they do not get stuck in transit over the weekend. We recommend you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Picking Your Mason Bee Ship Date\" href=\"https:\/\/crownbees.com\/pages\/pick-mason-bee-ship-date\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echoose which Monday your bees leave our warehouse with FedEx 2Day FREE Shipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to align with the week your spring garden begins to bloom and gets consistent daytime temps of at least 55°F\/13°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Mason Bees are perfect for pollinating \u003cstrong\u003efruit trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enut trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eberries\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003espring-blooming flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. These remarkable bees are \u003cb\u003esuper pollinators\u003c\/b\u003e, visiting thousands of flowers per day and offering an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e99% pollination rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means a healthier, more productive garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Spring Mason Bees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive for 4-6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e: These bees are active during the spring, giving them a significant window to pollinate a wide variety of flowers and crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single Mason bee can do the work of \u003cstrong\u003e100 Honey bees\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing invaluable assistance to your garden and local ecosystem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle \u0026amp; Easy to Raise\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring Mason Bees are known for being incredibly gentle and non-aggressive, making them safe for families, pets, and anyone new to beekeeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdapted to Cold and Wet Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mason bees are active even when it's cooler or rainy, unlike Honey bees, ensuring your garden gets pollinated even in less-than-ideal weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Care for Your Mason Bees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your Mason bee cocoons arrive, it's essential to provide the right conditions to help them thrive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mason bees need \u003cstrong\u003epollen\u003c\/strong\u003e to survive. Be sure to select a shipping date that’s approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks before your spring plants bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure your bees have a food source when they emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture and Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e: These bees are \u003cstrong\u003eclay-using\u003c\/strong\u003e, so make sure to have a reliable source of \u003cstrong\u003eclay-rich, moist soil\u003c\/strong\u003e nearby. If you don’t have it, be sure to order \u003cstrong\u003eSpring Mason Bee Mud Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide Proper Habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e: Set up \u003cstrong\u003e8mm nesting materials\u003c\/strong\u003e (be sure to avoid bamboo), and ensure the nesting habitat is in a safe, sunny location near flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserve \u0026amp; Enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Watch your bees forage and nest. They typically spend \u003cstrong\u003e4-6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e working hard to pollinate and lay eggs in the nesting materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Bee Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree FedEx 2-Day Mail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsuring your Mason bees and kit arrive quickly and safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: For the health and safety of the bees, all mason bee cocoons are shipped separately from other products and are dispatched on \u003cstrong\u003eMondays\u003c\/strong\u003e (from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e) to ensure they don’t sit in transit over the weekend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Checks\u003c\/strong\u003e: All bees are harvested, cleaned, and checked for disease prevention to reduce the risk of pests and infections. However, it's natural for a small number of bees to die during hibernation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: You’ll receive detailed instructions on how to release and care for your mason bees once they arrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Mason bee cocoons\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes about \u003cstrong\u003e16 female\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e24 male\u003c\/strong\u003e cocoons (this is the natural ratio of males to females).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Included to ensure the best start for your mason bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMason Bees Are Clay-Dependent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Female mason bees require a reliable source of \u003cstrong\u003eclay\u003c\/strong\u003e to construct their nest walls. 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