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Remove the acrylic lid when it’s time to harvest cocoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor DIY Bee Houses\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eTo incorporate the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBee Observer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto a homemade bee house, make sure the house is at least\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 inches deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto protect the nesting tray from rain and ensure optimal nesting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crown Bees","offers":[{"title":"Mason Bee (8mm holes)","offer_id":46141223141568,"sku":"SBC-2467-S","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leafcutter Bee (6mm holes)","offer_id":46141223174336,"sku":"SBC-2466-S","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/1942\/8426\/files\/Flyer_Features_Easy_Slide_Out_Tray.webp?v=1767475320"},{"product_id":"clean-bee-solution","title":"Clean Bee Solution","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafer Cleaning Alternative to Bleach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect your mason bees from mold, chalkbrood, and other harmful surface diseases with \u003cstrong\u003eClean Bee™\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Learn more why \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crownbees.com\/pages\/cleanbee-safe-alternative-to-bleach\" title=\"CleanBee™: The Bee-Safe Alternative to Bleach for Mason Bee Cocoons - Crown Bees\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleanBee™ is the BeeSafe™ alternative to bleach for cleaning Mason Bee cocoons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Clean Bee™?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeeSafe™, Humans, and Pets\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clean Bee™ contains HOCl, a naturally occurring and stable compound, safe for everyone while being tough on diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Targets mold, chalkbrood (a fungal spore), and other infections to keep your bees healthy and thriving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Clean Bee™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuring Cocoon Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightly spray Clean Bee™ on the inside of reusable wood nesting trays to treat for chalkbrood and other infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use Clean Bee™ to treat mold growth on mason bee cocoons stored in your HumidiBee container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip\u003c\/em\u003e: Use all contents within one year or replace annually for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 mL (more than 1\/2 tablespoon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pure, stable HOCl compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approved for use around humans, animals, and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Briotech, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Clean Bee™ Solution Material Safety Data Sheet | Crown Bees\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/7018\/4244\/files\/Crown_Bees_Clean_Bee_SDS.pdf?v=1689149798\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClean Bee™ Solution Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Application\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spray directly on cocoons or wood trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Against Diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reduces mold and fungal spores that threaten bee health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Snohomish Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599028797632,"sku":"SBC-2676-S","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/1942\/8426\/files\/IMG-0815.webp?v=1772431696"},{"product_id":"spring-mason-bees","title":"2026 Spring Mason Bees","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring Mason Bees are perfect for pollinating\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efruit trees\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enut trees\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eberries\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espring-blooming flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. These remarkable bees are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esuper pollinators\u003c\/b\u003e, visiting thousands of flowers per day and offering an impressive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epollen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto survive. 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