
BEE BLOGBlog
Welcome to the Bee Blog! Explore tips, videos and guides to help you host, care for and learn about mason and leafcutter bees.


What We Learned from Backyard Mason Bee Hosts
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Houdini Fly Update + How to Clean Your Cocoons
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Houdini Fly Update: Where They Are, Future Research
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Mono Wasp: Learn How to Protect Your Mason Bees
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Largest Solitary Mason Bee Program in the U.S. Prepares & Cleans 3 Million Mason Bees for Spring 2026
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3 Million Cocoons Cleaned so You Can Release Healthy Bees
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Fall Cleaning & Maintenance Tips for Mason Bee Hotels
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Live in the Lab- UC Davis Bee Lab with Abigail Lehner
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Watch How We Clean 3 Million Mason Bee Cocoons
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Learn How to Clean & Harvest Your Own Mason Bees
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Mason Bee Cleaning Supplies for Less Than $10
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Is your bee house empty?
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Leafcutter Bees: From Alfalfa Crops to Your Backyard
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The Origin of Your Leafcutter Bees
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The Role of Leafcutter Bees in Farming
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Learn About Leafcutter Bees
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What Voltinism Means for Mason and Leafcutter Bees
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It's Time to Put Your Leafcutter Bees Out! Learn How
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Video Part 2: What Are Your Baby Bees Doing?
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When will your leafcutter bees emerge?
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Video Part 1: What Are Your Baby Bees Doing?
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Safe Gardening Tips for Pollinators
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What's Next for Your Bees?
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