The Orchard Mason Bee: The Life History, Biology, Propagation, and Use of a North American Native Bee

(Osmia lignaria propinqua Cresson)Raise Pollinating Bees in Your Own Backyard. Here is All the Information You Will Need to Capture and Raise These Docile Bees at Home.GROW apples, pears, and other crops successfully with these highly efficient pollinators.LEARN the fascinating life history of this mild-mannered bee. Watch as its life cycle unfolds in your own bee colony. EDUCATIONAL. A wonderful activity to introduce children to the marvels of the natural world.NON-AGGRESSIVE. Beneficial bees that everyone can propagate at home.