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Red Mason Bees (Osmia rufa) hugely beneficial to our gardens and crops as they are excellent pollinators of fruit trees, raspberries, strawberries and vegetables and are fond of a wide range of flowers and tree blossom.
Our trials with Red Mason Bees in cherry and apple orchards have shown superb results. The quality of the fruit is greatly enhanced and you need relatively few Red Mason Bees to achieve these results compared to other bees.
These friendly solitary bees thrive in domestic gardens too and due to their docile nature they are safe around children and pets as they virtually never sting.
In addition to introducing Red Mason Bees to your garden, positioning bee nests and planting nectar rich flowers is also likely to attract other solitary bees. With all the additional insect activity not only will you see your garden blossom this summer but you will also be helping to stem the decline in native British bees.
Note: Red Mason Bee Cocoons are now available to purchase and are despatched with full siting and care instructions. Due to the bees' natural life cycle there is a limited window of opportunity to purchase Red Mason Bee Cocoons. However due to a late spring this year, cocoons are likely to be on sale until late-may (subject to stock availability).
Caring for your Red Mason Bee cocoons
If you have already bought some of our red mason bee cocoons (or are just about to!) the documents (PDF format) below should help you learn how to store and care for them to maximise the survival and hatching rates.
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Red Mason Bees (Osmia Rufa) are safe with children and pets and are hugely beneficial to our gardens and crops as they are excellent pollinators of fruit trees, raspberries, early strawberries and are fond of a range of flowers and tree blossom.
Cocoons are available in tubes of 15 for £20, or you can buy one and get one half price with our special offer twin pack.
Red Mason Bee Cocoons are now available to purchase. Due to the seasonal nature of this product there will be a limited period of availability. However due to a late spring this year, cocoons are likely to be on sale until late May (subject to stock availability).
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Mason Bees are docile and safe with children and pets. They are excellent pollinators of fruit trees, raspberries and early strawberries and are fond of a range of flowers and tree blossom.
This nest box is supplied with 29 individual tubes, 2 sets of screws and plugs for mounting and full instructions for siting your new box and caring for bees.
Buy nests in singles or in saver packs containing 3 nests for £24.95 saving you over £5 on the RRP.
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The tube size has been specially designed for the Red Mason Bee, a docile, friendly and solitary species, safe around children and pets. Alternatively, why not cater for Leaf-cutter, Red and Blue Mason Bees with these bee tubes.
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Covers all you need to know about giving these friendly, safe, solitary bees a helping hand. In return they'll improve pollination in your garden. Includes information on their biology and behaviour, how to use nesting kits and why we need to conserve them. 40pp.
Special Offer: Was £4.95, Now Only £1.00
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By Chris Shields and Chris O'Toole.
This handy eight page laminated guide details the many species of bees found in the UK.
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These mixed bee nesting tubes will cater for Leaf-cutter, Red and Blue Mason Bees.
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