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The Orchard Bee Association
ABOUT OBA
Events
CERTIFICATION
About OBA Certification
Become OBA Certified
Certification Requirements
Guidelines for Managing Mason Bees
List of Certified Vendors
RESOURCES
Bees for Research
Videos
Popular Resources
Management Practices
DONATE
JOIN OBA
ABOUT OBA
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About OBA Certification
Become OBA Certified
Certification Requirements
Guidelines for Managing Mason Bees
List of Certified Vendors
Folder: RESOURCES
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Bees for Research
Videos
Popular Resources
Management Practices
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Guidelines for Sustainably Sourcing and Managing Mason Bees 

Navigate Guidelines or Download PDFs:

  1. Introduction

  2. Harvesting/Propagation

    a. Wild-Trapping/Propagating in Native Bee Environments - Public and Private Open Lands

    b. Propagation in Rural and Urban Areas

    c. Propagation Through Orchard Pollination

  3. Developmental Management

  4. Pest Management

  5. Shipping

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization advocating for the use of orchard bees in commercial pollination. For information about our mission, events, or to inquire about sponsorship, please contact info@orchardbee.org.