Item Number: BO550
The Orchard Mason Bee
Learn All About the North American Native Bee
The Life History, Biology, Propagation and Use of a North American Native Bee
Charming and instructive book describing the life history and propagation of the Orchard Mason Bee (Osmia lignaria). Carefully researched and written in an easy and pleasing style, it covers topics ranging from building homes for the bees to predators and parasites of the bees. The only book we know about written on this subject. A great resource for those wishing to raise these bees.
We sell Orchard Mason Bees in the cool months while they are hibernating.
Softcover. 128 pages. Knox Cellars Publishing. 1999.
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Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb
Dimensions: 8.25"L x 5.25"W x 0.5"H
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This book is full of great information about the Orchard Mason Bee, with helpful drawings as well. I loved learning about this beneficial little bee!
I am trying to provide habitat for Mason bees in an organic orchard. I gained a lot of knowledge from this book. Thank you!