Solitary Bee Cocoons for dispatch w/c 22nd Feb

Full Description

Use these Solitary Bee Cocoons to boost the number of solitary bees in your garden.  These UK bred solitary bees are supplied as cocoons and can either be added to the release chamber in the top of a solitary bee house or buy them “loose” with a cardboard release box. Each cocoon contains a Red Mason Bee that is normally active in the garden from March to July pollinating top fruit and soft fruit. These cocoons have been bred for us in the UK and refrigerated to keep them in top condition over the winter. Available between the end of Feb and May (dependent on stock – order early to avoid disappointment), once they arrive they will hatch within 2-3 weeks once the weather is warm enough – they need a daytime temp of 13c. Ideally release them next to a bee house to encourage them to nest again in your garden. Available as :-

• Loose with a release box – Supplied in a cardboard release box, simply push out the pre-cut holes and position the box in a sheltered place (it is NOT weatherproof and will need protection from the rain) next to where you want them to nest.
• Add them to a Solitary Bee House – Featuring cardboard nesting tubes / trays, our Solitary Bee Houses were designed to attract solitary bees but more importantly, some of them will allow your cocoons to hatch / emerge from. N.B. We do not have any available at the moment as they are being re-designed, but should be available in the New Year.

N.B. Please note that due to import restrictions we cannot send Bee Cocoons to the Isle of Mann – any orders will be cancelled and refunded.