Mason Bees emerging and mating on my porch April 2012

Discussion in 'Mason & other alternative bees' started by Omie, Apr 21, 2012.

Tags:
  1. Apr 21, 2012 #1
    Omie

    Omie Active Member

    Messages:
    2,337
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    .
     
    Last edited: Jan 8, 2018
    Omie, Apr 21, 2012
    Omie, Apr 21, 2012
  3. Apr 21, 2012 #2
    jim314

    jim314 New Member

    Messages:
    586
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Very interesting, thank you.
     
    jim314, Apr 21, 2012
    jim314, Apr 21, 2012

  5. Apr 21, 2012 #3
    HisPalette

    HisPalette New Member

    Messages:
    323
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Enjoyed this very much. A very curious and friendly mason bee patrolling our deck got us hooked on the idea of keeping honey bees...3 summers ago... now look at us! Just curious, is it my imagination or do they chase away wasps and flies, too? ours seem to.
     
    HisPalette, Apr 21, 2012
    HisPalette, Apr 21, 2012
  6. Apr 21, 2012 #4
    G3farms

    G3farms New Member

    Messages:
    5,162
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    What size are the tubes and where do you get them?

    I thought I read somewhere that over the winter you put them in the refrigerator or freezer to help kill the mites that get on them?
     
    G3farms, Apr 21, 2012
    G3farms, Apr 21, 2012
  7. Apr 21, 2012 #5
    gunsmith

    gunsmith New Member

    Messages:
    1,249
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    X rated bee videos. Shame on you Omie. (just kidding :thumbsup:) Great video, thanks for posting. I didn't realize that mason bees do not mate in flight.
     
    gunsmith, Apr 21, 2012
    gunsmith, Apr 21, 2012
  8. Apr 21, 2012 #6
    G3farms

    G3farms New Member

    Messages:
    5,162
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I knew you put them int he frig or something for some reason :thumbsup:
     
    G3farms, Apr 21, 2012
    G3farms, Apr 21, 2012
  9. Apr 22, 2012 #7
    Hobie

    Hobie New Member

    Messages:
    1,399
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    This is fascinating! If you put the used, empty tubes in the freezer, could they be re-used? Or is it just not worth the trouble?

    Do you move the box of nesting tubes to another location later, or do they live on your porch?
     
    Hobie, Apr 22, 2012
    Hobie, Apr 22, 2012
  10. Apr 22, 2012 #8
    vermillion

    vermillion New Member

    Messages:
    90
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Awesome videos, thank you for sharing them.
     
    vermillion, Apr 22, 2012
    vermillion, Apr 22, 2012
  11. Apr 22, 2012 #9
    Gypsi

    Gypsi Super Moderator Staff Member

    Messages:
    3,467
    Likes Received:
    76
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Beautiful video Omie. I saw on another site where to order the tubes and liners, or maybe parchment that could be used, but I've slept since then. I have blue orchard bees that are probably nesting in woodpecker holes in my elm tree. I'd like to set up a box like yours and hang it on that elm tree. Could you pm me where you get the supplies?

    Thank you,
    Gypsi
     
    Gypsi, Apr 22, 2012
    Gypsi, Apr 22, 2012
  12. Apr 22, 2012 #10
    Iddee

    Iddee New Member

    Messages:
    8,996
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Why PM? There may be a few members who would like to know. Also, supplier recommendations are always welcome.
     
    Iddee, Apr 22, 2012
    Iddee, Apr 22, 2012
  13. Apr 22, 2012 #11
    Gypsi

    Gypsi Super Moderator Staff Member

    Messages:
    3,467
    Likes Received:
    76
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Still learning the rules of the forum. (the other reason for PM - I'm still learning to remember to subscribe to the post... doing that now.)
     
    Gypsi, Apr 22, 2012
    Gypsi, Apr 22, 2012
  14. May 3, 2012 #12
    riverbee

    riverbee Active Member

    Messages:
    3,048
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    wow, very cool omie, thanks for sharing the videos and information, how long have you been doing this?
     
    riverbee, May 3, 2012
    riverbee, May 3, 2012
  15. May 4, 2012 #13
    riverbee

    riverbee Active Member

    Messages:
    3,048
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    thank you omie, i have read some about mason bees, but what you are doing, and the tubes and nesting boxes are incredible!
     
    riverbee, May 4, 2012
    riverbee, May 4, 2012
  16. Jun 3, 2012 #14
    PerryBee

    PerryBee New Member

    Messages:
    5,829
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Fascinating stuff! :thumbsup: I may give this a try someday, I don't know anyone up here doing this.
     
    PerryBee, Jun 3, 2012
    PerryBee, Jun 3, 2012