December 12, 2017
I had a customer call me and was deeply concerned saying his mason bees were eating holes in his firewood and nesting. He happened to live […]
June 2, 2017
It's early June, and the mason bee season is winding down. Now's the time to see if your nesting tubes are ready to be protected from parasites for the months ahead.
May 8, 2017
Recently I received a few calls and e-mails regarding sugar ants in Mason Bee houses, and what to do about it. I spoke with Kim Leval […]
April 17, 2017
Hello again, I’ve been asked several times if it’s ok to secure a mason bee house to a fence, tree, post or a telephone pole. The […]
March 29, 2017
“Is the rain ever going to quit and is it going to warm up?” I keep responding to this question from customers within the past two […]
March 16, 2017
I have received several inquiries asking me when they should place their bees out. I ask them what plants are blooming or about to bloom within […]
January 25, 2017
This weekend I attended the Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show. I like to see what’s new and what organizations are doing/involved with when it […]
January 16, 2017
We just went through a long cold spell here in the Willamette valley — with snow, freezing rain and cold temperatures. They say the weather is […]