The orchard mason bee (Osmia lignaria) is a gentle beneficial insect and is a pollinator of many types of fruit trees, including, apples, plums, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, squash, tomatoes and more. It can almost be called "stingless" as they will not sting unless handled roughly or trapped between clothing and skin. With the honeybee under pressure from the insidious Varroa mite, many beekeepers have given up the craft. Fruit and vegetable growers need to find an alternative and efficient pollinator which can be used to complement the honeybee as a managed pollinator. The docile Blue Orchard Bee, Osmia lignaria, is just the bee to do the job. These come as pupae inside a cardboard straw tube that fits into your mason bee house (purchased separately). Just remove one of the straws from the house and replace with the one filled with pupae. If you are an orchard grower, or have fruit trees, these are a great addition to your other natural pollinators such as honey bees. Watch the boost in your fruit production. 6 Bee pupae per tube, 2 tubes per order. (12 bees). Live insects, snails, worms and mites may only be shipped within the Continental United States (may not be shipped to Hawaii) |
| (310) 318-1389 We offer secure online ordering. RealCoolToys.com has a $25.00 minimum purchase requirement for phone orders. Even though we don't have a minimum for online orders, we kindly request your purchase (not including shipping) be $15.00 to $20.00 to cover the cost of paying our staff and meeting our many other expenses. Thank you. PLEASE READ our "Answers to your questions" page: realcooltoys.com/info for our usual shipping methods, process times and return policy BEFORE you place your order. Placement of your order means that you have read and understand our shipping policies. ********IMPORTANT********* If you are ordering live insects, they will be sent within our availability time as stated on the description page (shipped out only on Mondays or Tuesdays, regardless of your shipping choice). Please choose the correct method of shipping for your area. Remember you must choose Express (least expensive of faster methods) or Next Day if you live in a very cold, or very hot area. (Priority is OK if the weather is mild). You must also make sure you are home to receive them or have made OTHER arrangements so they are brought indoors immediately. They will die if left outdoors in the elements. You must also order a heat pack or cold pack (depending on weather) for live ants orders.******** E-MAIL : realcooltoys@kathyscritters.com
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