December 12, 2017Published by Rebecca Walker on December 12, 2017Categories Caring for Your Mason Bees WinterDo You See What I See?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, 2017Published by Rebecca Walker on June 2, 2017Categories Caring for Your Mason BeesWinding Down Another SeasonIt'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, 2017Published by Rebecca Walker on May 8, 2017Categories Caring for Your Mason BeesWhat to do about Sugar AntsRecently 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, 2017Published by Rebecca Walker on April 17, 2017Categories Caring for Your Mason BeesIs it OK to Attach a Mason Bee House to a Fence?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 […]
January 16, 2017Published by Rebecca Walker on January 16, 2017Categories Caring for Your Mason BeesGet Prepared – Before Early Spring ArrivesWe just went through a long cold spell here in the Willamette valley — with snow, freezing rain and cold temperatures. They say the weather is […]