Opening Mason Bee cocoons by Crown Bees

June 5, 2013 | Filed under: Videos | Posted by:


If you’re not sure if your mason bees are alive, it is possible to manually open them up with sharp scissors. Here, Dave Hunter, Owner of Crown Bees shows ho…

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2 Responses to Opening Mason Bee cocoons by Crown Bees

  1. I’m glad you’re out there raising these bees. You are vital to your future food supply.  Raise too many bees. I know of a farmer that will take all of your excess cocoons. Thanks for reaching out.

    Crown Bees
    June 5, 2013 at 10:07 pm
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  2. I will not be opening any of mine yet, as it’s too cold here in the South UK for them. I’ve not seen any signs of bumbles yet either, thought he flowers are there for them. thanks for the useful info Dave.

    eccentricoldcow
    June 5, 2013 at 10:33 pm
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