On Tue, 6 Feb 2001, Robert Brenchley wrote:
> Does anyone have experience of mason bees (Osmia spp)? I'm aware that trap
> nests are commercially available, and that they can be used for
> pollination. I'm interested in using them at an urban site in the UK, and
> I'd be grateful for any pointers.
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You might want to have a look at our page at
http://gardening.wsu.edu/library/inse006/inse006.htm Contains general
info on Osmia as well as useful links.
cheers,
Dave Pehling
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