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Mason Bees An article from seattletimes.com. Orchard Mason Bee On this bee of North America, also called the Blue Orchard Bee. The Orchard Mason Bee Devoted solely to laying eggs, gathering pollen and nectar for its young, these bees are extremely efficient at pollination. What's appealing to the busy farmer is that mason bees require 10 to 15 minutes worth of attention yearly and will increase about 5 times in population each spring. The Orchard Mason Bee A page from the North Carolina State University describing how this bee can be an effective pollinator. Orchard Mason Bees The orchard mason bee is slightly smaller than a honey bee and a shiny dark blue in color. Hornfaced Bee for Orchard Pollination Ongoing West Virginia University investigations into the use of these bees on apple orchards. How to Raise and Manage Orchard Mason Bees for the Home Garden Insect note from North Carolina State University. |
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