Our Story

Osmia Bee Company is a small, woman-owned business based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have been raising native bees with our community since 2011.

Our name Osmia refers to the genus of some of our favorite pollinators, mason bees.

Our Mission

At Osmia Bee Company, we strive to educate and empower communities to make a difference, starting in their own backyards.

By using our products, you can help to conserve bees in your local environment.

Our Team

  • Hannah Paige Michels

    MARKETING & DESIGN

  • Justina Block

    FOUNDER & CEO

  • Morgan Dunn

    PROJECT MANAGER, ECOLOGIST

  • Dr. Natalie Boyle

    ADVISOR, ENTOMOLOGIST

  • Dr. Olivia Carril

    ADVISOR, AUTHOR, ENTOMOLOGIST

  • Dr. Dino J. Martins

    ADVISOR, ENTOMOLOGIST,
    DIRECTOR OF MPALA RESEARCH CENTER

We partner with bee experts across the world to develop research-backed products for raising bees so farmers and gardeners alike can support these super-pollinators.

Let’s chat.

info@osmiabee.com

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FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.