Spring Inserts for Mason Bees - 8mm
Spring Inserts for Mason Bees – 8mm
Protect your mason bee larvae from parasitic wasps and pests with these easy-to-use inserts. Designed to fit inside 8mm BeeTubes, together they are BeeSafeTM and simplify cocoon harvesting. Proudly made in the USA.
Enjoy 10% savings by ordering bulk!
Product Features
- Reliable Protection: Shields developing mason bee larvae from parasitic wasps.
- Perfect Fit: Designed for use inside our 8mm BeeTubes.
- Enhanced Defense: The combined thickness of BeeTubes and Inserts blocks most wasp attacks.
- Easy Harvesting: Drop inserts into lukewarm water in fall—the glue dissolves in 10 minutes for simple cocoon separation.
- DIY Bee House Tip: Ensure your bee house roof extends at least 3” beyond BeeTubes & Inserts for optimal protection.
Specifications
- Material: Spiral-wound glassine paper
- Dimensions: 8mm outer diameter, 7mm inner diameter, 6” length
- Available Counts: 60 or 250
- Made in the USA
Note: Lifestyle photos may not accurately depict what is included. Please refer to specifications before purchasing.
Product Instructions
Place Inserts in a protective BeeTubeTM and set in your bee house with open ends facing out. Bees find their nesting cavities by sight, based upon depth perception; but BeeTubes with Inserts are uniform. Provide visual markers by allowing some to stick out further than others, or add some sticks between nesting tubes. In other words, muss them up a bit.
Pro Tip: Pests and parasitic wasps can easily attack thin-walled Inserts. Do not use Inserts without a BeeTube or protective casing.
How to Open Inserts
Inserts Method
After removing each Insert from its protective casing, carefully snip the end of the insert and begin tearing it on the diagonal—similar to one of those cans of refrigerated biscuits or cinnamon rolls.
Soak Method
After removing each Insert from its protective casing, place your Inserts in a tub of lukewarm water. The glue will dissolve in about 15 minutes. Spring mason bee cocoons can stay immersed in water for up to an hour without damage to the bees. However, don't wash your cocoons after January, as this can cause the cocoons to become leathery and make it difficult for young bees to emerge.
Original: $11.25
-65%$11.25
$3.94Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Spring Inserts for Mason Bees – 8mm
Protect your mason bee larvae from parasitic wasps and pests with these easy-to-use inserts. Designed to fit inside 8mm BeeTubes, together they are BeeSafeTM and simplify cocoon harvesting. Proudly made in the USA.
Enjoy 10% savings by ordering bulk!
Product Features
- Reliable Protection: Shields developing mason bee larvae from parasitic wasps.
- Perfect Fit: Designed for use inside our 8mm BeeTubes.
- Enhanced Defense: The combined thickness of BeeTubes and Inserts blocks most wasp attacks.
- Easy Harvesting: Drop inserts into lukewarm water in fall—the glue dissolves in 10 minutes for simple cocoon separation.
- DIY Bee House Tip: Ensure your bee house roof extends at least 3” beyond BeeTubes & Inserts for optimal protection.
Specifications
- Material: Spiral-wound glassine paper
- Dimensions: 8mm outer diameter, 7mm inner diameter, 6” length
- Available Counts: 60 or 250
- Made in the USA
Note: Lifestyle photos may not accurately depict what is included. Please refer to specifications before purchasing.
Product Instructions
Place Inserts in a protective BeeTubeTM and set in your bee house with open ends facing out. Bees find their nesting cavities by sight, based upon depth perception; but BeeTubes with Inserts are uniform. Provide visual markers by allowing some to stick out further than others, or add some sticks between nesting tubes. In other words, muss them up a bit.
Pro Tip: Pests and parasitic wasps can easily attack thin-walled Inserts. Do not use Inserts without a BeeTube or protective casing.
How to Open Inserts
Inserts Method
After removing each Insert from its protective casing, carefully snip the end of the insert and begin tearing it on the diagonal—similar to one of those cans of refrigerated biscuits or cinnamon rolls.
Soak Method
After removing each Insert from its protective casing, place your Inserts in a tub of lukewarm water. The glue will dissolve in about 15 minutes. Spring mason bee cocoons can stay immersed in water for up to an hour without damage to the bees. However, don't wash your cocoons after January, as this can cause the cocoons to become leathery and make it difficult for young bees to emerge.
