Episode Synopsis "Using Mason Bees For Almond Pollination"

Everyone knows that almonds are pollinated with honey bees right? Well what if I told you that for the past 5 years we've been using both honey bees and mason bees? What the heck is a mason bee anyways and why would we bother? Guest Jim Watts from Watts Solitary Bees joins us to provide some insight to the fascinating world of solitary bees in almond orchards.

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