WHAT YOUR STORE NEEDS

If you choose to sell mason bee cocoons in your store, you will need to store the cocoons in a refrigerator that maintains temperatures between 34°F and 38°F until the time of sale. You will also want to keep a small water bowl next to the cocoons to prevent dehydration and protect viability. 

We ship live mason bee cocoons from February through April, but you can order any time after January 1st and specify your desired ship date on your PO.

IMPORTANT: If placing your order in advance, you must submit a PO or email your order to wholesale@crownbees.com instead of using the SHOP tab.

Some nurseries prefer to direct customers to the Crown Bees website to purchase bees instead of keeping bees on hand in their stores. 

WHAT THE BEES NEED

Below are a few of our top-selling products and descriptions. Make sure to check out ALL our products by clicking the SHOP tab in the top left corner of our website. 

Bee House  We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, sustainably sourced bee-safe houses.

Nesting Materials Cavity-nesting bees create nests in natural reeds, wood-trays, and cardboard tubes. We have various sizes to fit different-sized bees, and all our nesting materials are Bee-Safe to protect from predators and disease.

Mason Bee Mud Mix  Clay-rich mud is a necessity. Females use mud to build nests that will protect growing larvae from predators.

WHAT A BEEKEEPER NEEDS

Below are a few of our beekeeping accessories and descriptions. Make sure to check out ALL our products by clicking the SHOP tab in the top left corner of our website.

Bees  Plan to have your first shipment of mason bee cocoons arrive when spring temperatures are a consistent 55°F/13°C or above. Please note that all bees must be released by May 1st to ensure viability.

Spring Total Accessories Pack  Includes the essentials to help beginner mason beekeepers get started in the spring.

InvitaBee Bee Attractants  Bees are attracted to pheromones left behind from previous nesting seasons. Our bee attractants are designed to mimic these pheromones and lure many different bee species to bee houses. 

FOR WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION, AND BIRD STORES

Below are a few of our favorite products for wildlife stores and organizations. Make sure to check out ALL our products by clicking the SHOP tab in the top left corner of our website.

Wild Bee Hotels and Motels  For people who want to provide vital nesting habitat for their local native bees. Hotels and Motels include nesting materials of multiple sizes for native bees.

Pollinator Pack  Includes nesting materials of multiple sizes for native bees. 

Books  Help customers identify the bees in their yards with these great resources. Consider bringing these into your store for fall and winter holiday sales.