{"product_id":"mason-bee-harvest-winter-care-service","title":"Mason Bee Harvest \u0026 Winter Care Service","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon’t want to handle your Mason bee cleaning and harvesting yourself? We can help. Send us already-harvested cocoons, or send us your filled Mason bee reeds and let us handle harvesting, cleaning, winter storage and spring return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: OUR HARVESTING SERVICES ACCEPT MASON BEE REEDS ONLY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your service: Cocoon Care, Harvest \u0026amp; Winter Care, or Premium Bee Health. \u003cstrong\u003eOWNER DECISION NEEDED: Final prices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eService Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eService\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCustomer sends\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCocoon Care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose harvested Mason bee cocoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMason bee cocoon cleaning, debris removal, visible pest\/problem inspection, viable cocoon count, winter storage and spring return\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Winter Care — MOST POPULAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilled Mason bee reeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReed harvesting, cleaning, debris removal, visible pest\/problem inspection, viable cocoon count, winter storage and spring return\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Bee Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilled Mason bee reeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Harvest \u0026amp; Winter Care, plus photos when useful, total and viable cocoon counts, detailed observations about visible mites, mold or moisture, parasitoids or other visible pests, failed or damaged nest cells and general nesting conditions, a bee health report and personalized recommendations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard return shipping within the contiguous United States is included with each service. Cocoon Care covers up to 1,000 harvested cocoons; each reed-harvesting service covers up to 250 filled reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT — REEDS ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur harvesting services accept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMason bee reeds only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accept bamboo tubes, paper straws or paper tubes, wooden laminates, wooden trays, solid wooden blocks, or other non-reed nesting systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSED REEDS WILL NOT BE RETURNED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reeds you send to us are considered part of the harvesting process and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill not be returned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After the cocoons are removed, the used reeds will be discarded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring processing, we will inspect the cocoons and separate the viable bees from material that should not be returned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will discard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeceased or non-viable cocoons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParasitized cocoons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObviously damaged or failed cocoons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther unusable nesting debris or material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you will receive back are the viable Mason bee cocoons that remain after harvesting, cleaning and inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Mason bees are living organisms and some losses may already be present inside the reeds when they arrive, the number of viable cocoons returned may be lower than the number of occupied nest cells originally sent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive shipping instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip your reeds or cocoons to us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe perform the services included in your selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe return your cleaned and overwintered cocoons in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Service Should I Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocoon Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e For customers who already harvested their cocoons and want us to handle cleaning and winter care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Winter Care — MOST POPULAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e For customers who want us to harvest their filled reeds, clean the cocoons and overwinter their bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Bee Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e For customers who want everything in Harvest \u0026amp; Winter Care, plus photos when useful, observations and personalized recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuantity Limits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocoon Care covers up to 1,000 loose harvested cocoons per service. Each Harvest \u0026amp; Winter Care or Premium Bee Health service covers up to 250 filled reeds: 1–250 reeds = 1 service; 251–500 reeds = 2 services; 501–750 reeds = 3 services. For significantly larger quantities or special cleaning needs, contact Mason Bees For Sale for a custom quote. Custom cleaning is available case by case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou pay to ship reeds or cocoons to Mason Bees For Sale. Standard return shipping within the contiguous United States is included. Do not ship bees until you have ordered and received shipping instructions. Include your Shopify order number in your package. After purchase, we will provide the shipping address, packaging instructions, order-number instructions and what information to include in the package. \u003cstrong\u003eOWNER MUST ADD SHIPPING ADDRESS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason Deadline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bees must be received by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 31, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Harvesting services accept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMason bee reeds only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMason bees are living organisms. Natural mortality, failed development, mites, mold, parasites and moisture damage may already exist before we receive them. Cleaning and visible inspection do not guarantee survival or emergence. We use reasonable care while handling your shipment. You are responsible for safely packaging incoming shipments; we are not responsible for carrier loss or damage before delivery to us. Quantity limits apply, and extra material may require another service purchase or additional payment. Bee health observations are educational and are not laboratory diagnoses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mason Bees For Sale","offers":[{"title":"Cocoon Care. $69.00","offer_id":67536209379519,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Harvest \u0026 Winter Care. $129.00","offer_id":67536209412287,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Bee Health. $159.00","offer_id":67536209445055,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2460\/9599\/files\/MasonBeeHarvestandWinterCareService.png?v=1790874153","url":"https:\/\/masonbeesforsale.com\/products\/mason-bee-harvest-winter-care-service","provider":"masonbeesforsale.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}