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BeeSafe™ Standard Backed by Science, Research, and Best Practices
Science Based Care for Healthier Bees
Our Mason bees are Orchard Bee Association (OBA) Certified, meaning they're raised and handled following established best practices for cleanliness, regional sourcing, and long-term bee health. The Crown Bees BeeSafe™ Standard includes the BeeSafe™ Nesting System and BeeSafe™ Seasonal Care. This is part of this broader commitment to science-based research, careful management, and responsible stewardship. It guides how bees are sourced, supported, and cared for so nesting conditions promote healthier cocoons, reduce pest and disease pressure, and sustain strong solitary cavity nesting bee populations over time.
Learn more about the Crown Bees' BeeSafe™ StandardBee Health First
What we do is grounded in research for healthy solitary cavity-nesting bees.
Support Food Gardens
Healthy pollination helps communities grow more food naturally and sustainably.
Collaborate & Innovate
We work with researchers, educators, and growers to test, improve, and share what works.
Knowledge Sharing
From videos to programs, we help people learn, take action, and protect wild bees.
Not All Bee Houses Are Created Equal
We love bees but "Save the Bees!" requires more than installing a bee house and walking away. Many decorative bee houses can't be opened or cleaned, causing parasites, mites, and fungal pathogens to build up over time until they kill the very bees you're trying to help. If you have one of these houses, place it in a BeeGuard bag so emerging bees can safely escape without going back in. The first 500 people to submit a photo of their non-BeeSafe™ house get a free BeeGuard bag. Claim yours now.
Yes, Save My Bees with a BeeGuard Bag!Bee Buddies Pollinator Program
Applications close March 15th. Space is limited to 600 schools in the US (excluding Hawaii and Alaska).
A K-12 hands-on program that allows students to observe the life cycle of gentle Mason bees while learning about pollination, seasonal change, and caring for the living world around them. Each accepted classroom receives a FREE starter kit that’s easy to manage: Mason bee cocoons, wood trays, and mud mix. No prior bee experience is required, with no daily maintenance. You can witness how small actions, providing a safe place to nest, can support pollinators that help grow food and flowers.
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Bee Houses Made in the USA
BeeSafe™ Sustainably Sourced Pacific NW Red Cedar
By repurposing wood from scrapped projects, we reduce waste while creating homes that support bees. Unlike mass-produced imports, our BeeSafe™ house designs put pollinators first.
How Our Bee Houses are Made
Introducing Mason Bee Revolution, 2nd Edition
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How the Hardest Working Bee Can Save the World One Backyard at a Time
A fully updated edition with new guidance, clearer instruction, and full-color photography; all centered on helping you raise healthy Mason bees! Learn about pests, habitat needs, native plants, and how to support thriving pollinator populations in your own space.
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What Fellow Bee Friends Have to Say
Satisfied with every order! Exactly what I needed with EXCELLENT quality. Well packaged and prompt shipping. Happy to be a returning customer.
I’ve been thinking about getting into mason bees- our old property had a LARGE natural community of them- and this site has a ton of great info. If anyone else is interested!
They have everything I need for my bees! The reeds are perfect for my bee house.
Our 5-year-old loved all the items in her kit. She has learned so much about native pollinators.
We are always happy with the products from Crown bees. The quality is amazing!