Mason Bee Harvest Service

Mason Bee Cocoon Harvesting Service Closed for 2025 At Crown Bees, we are committed to supporting your efforts in cultivating a healthy and productive Mason bee population. Our Mason Bee Cocoon Harvesting Service ensures your bees' health and vitality through careful hand harvesting, thorough cocoon cleaning, pest removal, and a multi-step inspection process, all before they are stored in our climate-controlled environment for overwintering. What’s Included in the Service: Cocoon Harvesting & Cleaning: We perform gentle hand harvesting and meticulous cleaning to ensure your cocoons are free from debris and mold. Pest Removal: We effectively remove common threats like pollen mites, Houdini flies, and fungal infections using eco-friendly solutions, such as our Clean Bee™ solution, a safe bleach alternative. Bee Health Monitoring: We will share a harvest report detailing the pests and diseases found in your nesting materials and provide recommendations for the next season’s success. Climate-Controlled Storage: Your cocoons are safely stored in our climate-controlled cooler to ensure optimal conditions during overwintering. Free Return Shipping: We return your healthy cocoons via FedEx 2-day shipping in the spring, at no additional cost. Steps for Submitting Your Cocoons: Package your nesting materials: Carefully pack your unharvested and filled tubes or reeds with a little padding (newspaper or paper towels work well). Ship to Crown Bees: Please ensure to include your name and order number with your shipment. Crown Bees c/o Mason Bee Harvest Service 17721 132nd Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Shipping: Ship via US Postal Service at your expense (standard shipping is fine). After We Receive Your Nesting Materials: Hand Harvesting: We will harvest the cocoons by hand to ensure the best care. Cleaning & Inspection: We’ll clean your cocoons and share the harvest report with you, detailing any pest or disease findings. Climate-Controlled Overwintering: Your cocoons will be safely stored in our temperature-controlled cooler. Return Shipping: In the spring, we’ll ship your cocoons back to you via FedEx 2-day shipping on your selected ship date. Why Choose Our Harvesting Service? Expert Care: Our process is designed to ensure the health and vitality of your Mason bees. Pest-Free Bees: We focus on environmentally safe, effective pest removal solutions. Free Return Shipping: No extra cost for the return of your cocoons. Ongoing Support: We’re always here to provide advice and recommendations for the next season’s success. For more information, contact us at info@crownbees.com. We look forward to partnering with you to support your Mason bee population’s well-being and sustainability! Note: This service is for batches up to 250 reeds/inserts.