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. =========================== 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 ============================================ | W.S.U. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION-SNOHOMISH CO. | | 600 128TH ST. S.E. | | EVERETT, WA. 98208 U.S.A. | | PHONE - (425)338-2400 | | FAX - (425)338-3994 | | EMAIL [log in to unmask] | ============================================