Raise native bees in your backyard.
Osmia Bee Company creates sustainable, research-backed kits for raising native bees in your own backyard.
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How it works
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PLANT & PREPARE
Creating a pollinator-friendly space is the first step in welcoming native bees to your garden. Next, set up your Bee House 3-4 feet off the ground, facing southeast to receive morning sun, and under an overhang to protect from wind and rain. We have all the resources you need to get started.
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RELEASE
After pre-ordering your bee cocoons, we will ship them when the weather is right in your area. Monitor your local temperature and blooms to determine the right time to release your bees.
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HARVEST
At the end of the season, bees will have nested inside your house. Store your house indoors during the winter and prepare to harvest your cocoons. Harvesting gives bees a safe place to stay during the winter before they emerge next season. Join us online for our annual Harvest Party!
"Insects are the invisible, behind-the-scenes workers that keep the planet going.”
Dr. Dino J. Martins, entomologist
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FAQs
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Please allow 48 hours for your order to process. Orders typically ship in 3-5 business days. Bee cocoons will ship in the spring and summer, weather permitting. Keep an eye on your email for confirmation and updates. Orders ship domestically through USPS. Shipping times will vary by location.
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Bee Cocoons are sold and shipped separately from our other products. Mason Bees ship in the spring when temperatures reach 50°F. Leafcutting Bees ship in the summer when temperatures reach 70°F.
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Place your Bee House 3-4 feet off the ground and facing southeast to receive morning sun. The warmth of the sun will help your bees take flight. If possible, place your bee house under an overhang to protect your bees from wind and rain. Distance your bee house from any existing bird houses. Store your Bee House indoors during winter.
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Don’t worry! If the temperatures drop or it’s rainy for a few days, everything is okay. Your bees will feed on the nectar and pollen provisions they have collected, staying warm and dry in their nesting reeds or blocks.
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