CrownBees Native Bee Guide

Raising mason and leafcutter bees is easy. Learn how to raise & harvest native bees in this how-to guide. Updated, improved and expanded in our second edition! You will get to know spring mason, summer leafcutter, and wild hole-nesting bees:

• Learn why native bees are gentle and non-aggressive.

• Get more food & flowers from increased pollination.

• Help increase the population of native bees.

• Timetables for raising mason, leafcutter, and wild bees.

• Steps for harvesting cocoons and incubating leafcutter cocoons.

• An overview of pests and what to do about them.

• A summary of bees, nesting material, houses, and accessories.

• Space for spring and summer bee-raising journals.