How to Keep Solitary Bees

Learn where to hang your bee house, what you need to provide your bees with, where to get bees, and how to harvest cocoons!

Solitary bees are amazing pollinators that are incredibly easy to care for. In this video, we teach you exactly how to set up the perfect habitat for native mason and leaf cutter bees. We cover the best locations to hang your bee house and what kind of nesting tubes or trays work best.

You will also learn how to attract wild bees to your yard and how to purchase cocoons to start your own population. Providing the right mud, plants, and care will help your bees thrive. At the end of the season, harvesting and cleaning their cocoons ensures your bees stay healthy year after year.

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Don't forget to also watch ""Introduction to Solitary Bees"":
📺 Introduction to Solitary Bees: youtube.com/watch?v=vf8QyIF3eoY
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0:00 Finding the Optimal Location for Your Bee House
1:07 Choosing Nesting Tubes and Trays
2:25 Providing Native Forage for Your Bees
3:22 Providing Nesting Materials (Mud and Leaves)
3:52 How to Source Solitary Bees
4:25 Releasing Mason Bee Cocoons in the Spring
5:20 Releasing Leaf Cutter Bee Cocoons in the Summer
5:48 Harvesting and Cleaning Mason Bee Cocoons
7:10 Storing and Preparing Leaf Cutter Bee Cocoons