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