{"product_id":"mason-bees-40-oba-certified-cocoons-with-free-2-day-shipping","title":"Spring Mason Bees (40ct)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew to mason bees? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crownbees.com\/pages\/mason-bee-faq\"\u003eVisit our Mason Bee FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e to learn everything you need to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Mason Bees\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOBA-Certified, Region-Specific \u0026amp; Pest-Free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the health of the bees, we only ship bee cocoons on Mondays (February - April) to ensure they do not get stuck in transit over the weekend. We recommend you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crownbees.com\/pages\/pick-mason-bee-ship-date\"\u003echoose which Monday your cocoons leave our warehouse\u003c\/a\u003e with FedEx 2Day FREE Shipping to align with the week your spring garden begins to bloom and gets consistent daytime temps of at least 55°F\/13°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Mason Bees are perfect for pollinating fruit trees, nut trees, berries, and spring-blooming flowers. These remarkable bees are super pollinators, visiting thousands of flowers per day and offering an impressive 99% pollination rate, which means a healthier, more productive garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Spring Mason Bees?\u003c\/h2\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 100 Honey bees, 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\u003ch2\u003eHow to Care for Your Mason Bees\u003c\/h2\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 pollen to survive. Be sure to select a shipping date that's approximately two weeks before your spring plants bloom 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 clay-using, so make sure to have a reliable source of clay-rich, moist soil nearby. If you don't have it, be sure to order Spring Mason Bee Mud Mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide Proper Habitats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set up 8mm nesting materials (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 4-6 weeks working hard to pollinate and lay eggs in the nesting materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Bee Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree FedEx 2-Day Mail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensuring 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 ship separately from other products and are dispatched on Mondays (February to April) to ensure they don't sit in transit over the weekend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Checks:\u003c\/strong\u003e We harvest, clean, and check all cocoons to help prevent disease and 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\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Mason bee cocoons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes about 16 female and 24 male 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 give your mason bees the best start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\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 clay to construct their nest walls. If your soil isn't clay-rich, order Spring Mason Bee Mud Mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Bamboo Nesting Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mason bees prefer 8mm nesting materials, and bamboo's structure can risk harming bees, making it a poor choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeeMail Subscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e We encourage you to sign up for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crownbees.com\/pages\/beemail\"\u003eBeeMail\u003c\/a\u003e for expert guidance, seasonal reminders, and tips for success raising mason bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Spring Mason Bees today and enjoy the many benefits of these amazing, gentle pollinators in your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CrownBees","offers":[{"title":"Feb 1 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814575217,"sku":"110103-6","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Feb 8 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814607985,"sku":"110103-7","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Feb 15 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814640753,"sku":"110103-8","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Feb 22 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814673521,"sku":"110103-9","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mar 1 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814706289,"sku":"110103-10","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mar 8 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814739057,"sku":"110103-11","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mar 15 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814771825,"sku":"110103-12","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mar 22 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814804593,"sku":"110103-13","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mar 29 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814837361,"sku":"110103-14","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apr 5 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814870129,"sku":"110103-15","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apr 12 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814902897,"sku":"110103-16","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apr 19 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814935665,"sku":"110103-17","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apr 26 2027 (40ct)","offer_id":42965814968433,"sku":"110103-18","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 3 2027 (40ct) (US Northern States)","offer_id":43159388881009,"sku":"sku-49101056344372","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Mason_Bee_on_Strawberry_Bloom.jpg?v=1788547993","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/mason-bees-40-oba-certified-cocoons-with-free-2-day-shipping","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}