Scoop Mason Bee Cocoon Harvest
This is a dandy tool. Beautifully handcrafted from local west coast wood. Well made and designed to last year after year. The handle fits your hand like a glove. The gently curved tip of the scoop, is designed to softly lifts cocoons out of nesting trays minimizing cocoon damage. Order one for your fall harvest of mason bee cocoons. A unique gift.
Directions:
- Place opened nesting trays on a flat surface or in your hand
- Place end of scoop in one of the grooves, at base of cocoon
- With scoop at a shallow angle, gently push and ease cocoons out of nesting grooves.
- Place cocoons in cold tap water for 1 hour
- Rinse in cold water using a metal sieve to remove mud and mites.
- Last rinse with a cap of bleach in a bucket of water. Let cocoons sit for 5 mins.
- Dry on a paper towel for 1 hour
- Store in fridge at 4C in a Humidity Cooler until spring