Because they build chambers inside the tubes, they were given the name mason bees. "It's an interesting life cycle," says Hunter. "Through the summer, they become big larvae, spin a cocoon, and ...

Remove nesting materials at the end of spring (mason bees only live 6–8 weeks). Harvest and clean cocoons in the fall to remove parasites. "If you want to prevent further spread, it is ...

Rent Mason Bees, the nation's largest solitary bee provider, has partnered with researchers at the University of California, ...

Because they build chambers inside the tubes, they were given the name mason bees. "It's an interesting life cycle," says Hunter. "Through the summer, they become big larvae, spin a cocoon ...