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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our Bee Buy Back program pays you for your healthy cocoons: crownbees.com/pages/bee-bu...

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sign up for our Harvest Service, and we'll clean and inspect your cocoons and return them to you in the Spring. crownbees.com/collections/...

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's Mason bee harvest time. Opening your nesting materials each fall keeps pests from building up in your nesting holes year after year. Not up for it? We can harvest your cocoons for you, or buy them through Bee Buy Back.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Leave a few inches of leaves wherever you can. It costs you nothing, and it's one of the easiest ways to set your garden up for a stronger spring.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Before you reach for the rake this fall, think about who's counting on that mess. A layer of leaves isn't just yard waste; it's insulation. Ground-nesting bees, overwintering butterflies, and beneficial insects tuck into leaf litter to survive the cold.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Cleaning and storing Mason bee cocoons takes practice, especially for new-bees: checking for mites, getting humidity right, and not damaging anything in the process. Harvest Service does that for you. It's open now if that sounds like a better use of your fall. crownbees.com/products/mas...

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Mason Bee Harvest Service

Provide your Mason Bees with expert care this fall through our Harvest Service. We remove pests and safely overwinter your bees to ensure they return strong and ready in spring. Service includes up to...

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Leafcutter bees are starting to wind down for the season. If yours are still active, watch for when visits to your reeds or trays start to slow; that's usually the sign the season is coming to a close.

Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

True, and it is one of the small things that makes them fun to watch up close! Drop your own bee fact in the comments.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

True or false: a female Leafcutter bee can tell the difference between leaf types and will favor one plant over another for her nest.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The weekend's coming up; a good time to get your Leafcutter cocoon order in if you've been putting it off. The BOGO offer is still running, applied automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Late summer is when Leafcutter bees are still hard at work, filling reeds with eggs. Steady activity around your housing this week is a good sign, a quiet dip with cooler weather usually means Mason bee cocoon harvest season is getting close.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

First round of BOGO Leafcutter bee cocoons shipped out today! If you have not grabbed yours yet, the offer is still running and applies automatically at checkout; no code needed. Sale & shipping wrap up at the end of August, along with the Leafcutter season itself. crownbees.com/products/sum...

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

BeeMail is how we tell our bee raisers exactly when to act, from Mason bee storage windows to Leafcutter harvest timing to product availability. Join BeeMail here: crownbees.com/pages/beemail

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Reeds that sit too long. Cocoons handled at the wrong stage. Small windows that are easy to miss if you're not watching for them.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Mason bee harvest season is almost here (Oct), and once it starts, timing matters. If you've never harvested cocoons before, this is where things can go wrong fast.

Wooden Mason bee nesting reeds are being cleaned out with a green scraper tool (Cocoon Comb), revealing dark cocoon cells and debris inside the channels, held in one hand.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

How did your Leafcutter bees do this month? Nesting activity picking up, slowing down, something unexpected? Tell us how the summer is treating them.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

What's the most annoying part of tracking your Mason bee and/or Leafcutter bee cocoons each season?

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Millions of bees keep spilling off trucks lately, making headlines. No official count exists, but more almond acreage and Varroa mites mean more bees on the road. Hoping this attention reaches Mason bees and Leafcutter bees next. Curious about raising bees? Link in bio. youtube.com/shorts/ThqNj...

Millions of Bees Keep Spilling Off Trucks. We Looked Into Why.

YouTube video by Crown Bees - The Solitary Bee Specialists

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Halfway through the Leafcutter bee season, a 2nd batch may emerge. It's not a bonus generation; it's a warning sign of early hatching inside filled reeds. Here's what's happening and how to protect your bees. youtube.com/shorts/_KGNf...

If a 2nd Batch of Leafcutter Bees Appears Mid-Season

YouTube video by Crown Bees - The Solitary Bee Specialists

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Ever wonder who's actually living in your yard? That curiosity's the whole idea behind our Camp Discovery rewilding push this summer, less about tearing things up, more about noticing what's already there. 10% off through July 22 to help you give them a home. 🐝 crownbees.com/collections/...

Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We don't send bee houses filled with reeds. It's on purpose. We start new bee raisers with just enough nesting material to succeed in year one, then let them grow their reed count as their bees do. Keeps that 1st year affordable. www.youtube.com/shorts/0_GQa... #MasonBees #SaveTheBees

Why We Don't Fully Fill Bee Houses with Reeds

YouTube video by Crown Bees - The Solitary Bee Specialists

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Update on Dave's 'flawn'! Bare spots are filling in, clover's spreading, and the first wildflowers are showing up. Slow going, but exactly the plan. Flawn = flower lawn, a mix of grass, clover, and low wildflowers left a little wild for the pollinators. #bees youtube.com/shorts/GhpzP...

'Flawn' Update: Watching a Wildflower Lawn Take Shape

YouTube video by Crown Bees - The Solitary Bee Specialists

Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Pollinator Week from @pollinatororg.bsky.social is here! Now through June 28, take $5 off orders of $25 or more. A great time to bring wild bees to your yard. #pollinators #bees #PollinatorWeek crownbees.com/collections/...

Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Quick summer tip. Once daytime temps are above 75°F/24°C, and your blossoms are open, it's time to set your Leafcutter bees. Unlike Mason Bees, they can't wait in the fridge, so watch your weather. More on timing: crownbees.com/pages/before-you-release-leafcutter-bees

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Learn Dirt @learndirt.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Connect your garden to surrounding ecosystems for wildlife corridors.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New to Leafcutter bees?? We put the questions people ask most in one place, from plant safety to small space setups. Read the Leafcutter bee FAQ: crownbees.com/pages/summer-leaf-bee-faq

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

She is gentle and solitary, about the size of a watermelon seed, and she lines her nest with little circles cut from leaves.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Your Mason Bees are done flying for the year. So who pollinates the summer garden? Meet the Leafcutter bee, the warm-season partner that keeps tomatoes, squash, and melons producing through the hottest weeks.

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A bee that builds with pebbles? We didn't expect it either. Meet Rocky, who spent the year growing inside a tiny stone nursery his mother built. Likely Hoplitis albifrons, a summer-active solitary bee. #WildBees #Pollinators #SolitaryBees #PNW #BeeHotel youtu.be/QDnIlMeSb-Q

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Mystery Bee in Our Mason Bee Reeds

YouTube video by Crown Bees - The Solitary Bee Specialists

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Want seasonal reminders and our best bee tips? Join BeeMail and we will send the guide straight to your inbox. crownbees.com/pages/beemail

Wild Ones @wildonesnatives.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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🌿 Already growing native plants? The Less Lawn More Life Challenge is for you too. Join the FREE challenge at www.lesslawnmorelife.com?ref=wildones

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Also, check our FAQ on Leafcutters (crownbees.com/pages/summer...) and how to build your own bee house (crownbees.com/pages/diy-be...).

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🐝Happy World Bee Day 🐝 Our bioblitz runs through Saturday. Photograph any bee or living thing you find and post to @inaturalist.bsky.social. Learn more: crownbees.com/pages/world-...

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 18/05/2026

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“It’s a bee!” 🐝 Bees and other pollinators help grow the food we eat 🍎🍇🫐🥦🥕🍅 Over 75% of the world's major crops depend on pollination, yet pollinators are in decline. This #WorldBeeDay, discover why we should all BEE grateful and how to help 📖 bit.ly/4cVrUJe

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

World Bee Day is May 20. From May 17-23, get outside and photograph what you find. Bees, beetles, birds, plants, anything living. Post to iNaturalist. Every picture matters. crownbees.com/worldbeedaybioblitz

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Painting or pressure washing this spring? You can safely relocate your Mason bee house without disrupting nesting females. Wait for dusk, move it 6-8 feet away, and keep the same orientation. #bees #MasonBees #BeeHouse youtube.com/shorts/Sly2c...

How to Temporarily Move Your Bee House

YouTube video by Crown Bees - The Solitary Bee Specialists

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Then think about what caused the fall. Every Crown Bees bee house has a keyhole on the back for secure wall mounting, so wind and curious critters can't bring it down.

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Rehang the house with the empty tubes inside. If the fall was recent, your bees are still on their local circuit and will return looking for their nesting holes. Give them that chance.

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Gather the filled reeds and tubes. Place them mud end up in a BeeGuard bag, then store in a shed or unheated garage. Mud end up matters: any larvae knocked loose from their pollen will settle back onto it.

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Found your bee house on the ground with reeds scattered everywhere? Don't panic. Here's how to save your nesting bees. 🧵 youtube.com/shorts/GCfHw...

My Bee House Fell Down! Now What?

YouTube video by Crown Bees - The Solitary Bee Specialists

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Crown Bees @crown-bees.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Summer's pollinator is small, gentle, and probably already in your yard. Dave shows you how to give Summer Leaf Bees a home. youtube.com/shorts/W5SrO...