Mason Bee Cleaning Supplies for Less Than $10

If you are raising your own bees, it’s critical to harvest and clean your blocks every fall. (If you rent with our program, you’re in luck—we’ll handle the cleaning for you when you send your blocks back to us in September!)

To help you get started, we’ve created a simple Dollar Store Shopping List. All of these items can be found for under $10, making it easy and affordable to keep your bees safe:

Here’s your budget-friendly supply list:

Dollar Store Shopping List

• Mesh grease splatter screen
• Bucket
• 1–2 plastic containers (one for extracting cocoons, one for clean water)
• Cat litter scoop
• 2 slotted spoons
• Measuring spoons
• Plastic food storage container
• Roll of paper towels
• Pens with pointy lids
• Bleach

Items Laying Around Your House

• Flashlight
• Scissors
• Pliers

Step-by-Step Guide on How To Harvest & Clean

Not sure how to use these tools? In this video, we’ll walk you through the process step by step so you can confidently clean your nesting blocks and protect your bees from predators.

✨ Remember: With just a few inexpensive supplies, you can give your mason bees the best chance to thrive year after year.