By redeeming the voucher, you will receive at least 30 cocoons of the red mason bee (Osmia bicornis), which are in hibernation. You can conveniently order these cocoons every year between mid-February and mid-May via MyBeeHome. They will be carefully packaged in a cardboard tube and sent by A-Post on your desired shipping date.

When purchasing a BeeHome, the first delivery of red mason bee cocoons is already included in the purchase price. Important: The cocoons are not delivered directly with the BeeHome. Instead, you will receive a voucher so that you can set up your BeeHome at an optimal location before ordering the included cocoons. Additionally, you can reorder more cocoons at any time for a fee.

For the BeeHome Diversity and BeeHome Pro models, several cardboard tubes with mason bee cocoons are even included in the purchase price.

The red mason bee is a fascinating and very efficient pollinator – here you can learn more about this amazing wild bee!

Here you can order your cocoons from mid-February to mid-May.

With every BeeHome, you receive a voucher for the cocoons of the red mason bee (Osmia bicornis) – your personal mason bee cocoons for an exciting introduction to the world of wild bees. If you have sent in the inner box of your BeeHome for wild bee care, you will also receive a voucher for red mason bee cocoons.

From mid-February to mid-May, you can conveniently order at least 30 cocoons online via MyBeeHome. Simply enter your voucher code during the ordering process. If you have a voucher from the wild bee care service, it will be automatically stored for you on MyBeeHome. Only registration or login with your email address is required for the order.

During the ordering process, you can specify your delivery address and select a desired shipping date. This ensures that you receive your wild bee cocoons a few days after dispatch and can place them in your BeeHome in good time. Shipping is secure and convenient by letter post (A-Post).

Antonia shows you how to order in this video: MyBeeHome CH: Your way to your own wild bees!

In addition, we offer the cocoons of the early-flying horned mason bee (Osmia cornuta) from January to the end of March.

Please note: Vouchers for mason bee cocoons cannot be used for this type of bee. Perfect for anyone who wants to start their wild bee adventure earlier!

Yes, you are welcome to place several starter populations in your BeeHome at the same time - full bee power! :-)

You can attach additional starter populations either below your BeeHome or to the side with some adhesive tape. Alternatively, you can place the tubes in a dry, shady spot outdoors near your BeeHome. Do not expose the tubes to direct sunlight or place them under the roof, as it could get too hot there.

Place the BeeHome on a weather-protected wall, at least 50 centimeters above the ground. A house wall that receives morning sun, meaning it faces east to south, is ideal. You can also place the BeeHome on a solid surface such as a windowsill or a table. Mason bees avoid damp places. Additionally, your BeeHome will last longer if it is hung in a well-protected spot.

We recommend not hanging the BeeHome on a tree. Firstly, pollen-robbing ants can quickly access the BeeHome, and secondly, the BeeHome would be exposed to shade, moisture, and wind. Wild bees avoid damp and dark places, which means they will look for another nesting spot.

Wild bees feed themselves and their offspring on pollen and nectar. By offering native wildflowers or fruit blossoms in the vicinity of the BeeHome, you ensure that the mason bees find sufficient food and at the same time increase the likelihood that they will build their nests in the BeeHome.

The window for the red mason bee's flight activity – depending on the respective weather conditions – is between March and June. The European orchard bee, as an early starter, is already out and about in February. A mason bee emerges as soon as temperatures rise. This can take up to 30 days.

On the day of delivery, place your starting population outside at the bee hotel and remove the colored lid. Depending on the temperatures and the development of your mason bee cocoons, you will soon be able to observe the mason bees crawling out of the tube, and the buzzing adventure begins. On this page, we introduce you to the life cycle of the red mason bee.

Wild bees are living creatures. Treat them responsibly.

• Do not release mason bees into nature reserves.
• Above 1200 m above sea level, red mason bees no longer occur naturally. Therefore, for the well-being of the mason bees, do not place your bee hotel in higher altitudes.
• Observe local regulations regarding the relocation of mason bees.
• Mason bees love bright and dry conditions. We recommend attaching your bee hotel in a sheltered, sunny location.