One seed.
One dead songbird.

Name: Cocoon Harvesting Comb
Brand: CrownBees
SKU: 111018
Price: 12.50 USD
Availability: InStock

A single seed coated in farm pesticide carries enough poison to kill a bird the size of a blue jay. Here is what happens next, in pictures.

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What happens to the bird

Five things we know, because somebody measured them.

Researchers put radio tags on wild sparrows, gave them a dose, and followed what happened. Here are five things they learned. Keep scrolling.

01 A songbird is killed

Killed outright

One coated seed is a lethal dose

Seeds it takes to kill one bird

02 A songbird is killed

Killed outright

One coated seed is a lethal dose

Seeds it takes to kill one bird

Made by people who take birding very seriously.

A working farm, an ornithologist, two avian physiologists, and a grain grower. We argue about seed ratios for a living.

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Hudson Valley, New York

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August to October

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Cocoon Harvesting Comb

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Simplify Your Harvest

Save time and effort during your next cocoon harvest with our eco-friendly Cocoon Comb, specially designed for gently and efficiently harvesting cocoons from Crown Bees’ reusable wood trays and natural reeds.

Key Features

Dual-Sided Teeth for Versatility:
- One side is sized for 8mm wood nesting trays, ideal for mason bee cocoons.
- The other side is designed for 6mm wood nesting trays, perfect for summer leafcutter bee cocoons.
Multi-Hole Harvesting:
- Removes cocoons from multiple nesting holes with each pass, making harvesting quick and easy.
Compatible with Reeds:
- Also works great for harvesting cocoons from our natural reeds.

Eco-Friendly Design

Our Cocoon Comb is made in the USA from Legacy Plastic, a durable, high-grade material created entirely from 100% post-consumer processed plastic. By purchasing the Cocoon Comb, you're simplifying your cocoon harvesting process and contributing to the effort to reduce ocean waste.

Specifications

Available in green or brown, each comb carries a unique Story Behind the Plastic.
Designed for use with 8mm and 6mm wood nesting trays and natural reeds.
Made in the USA

Why Choose the Cocoon Comb?

Gentle on Cocoons: Provides the optimal angle for safe and efficient cocoon harvesting.
Time-Saving: Harvest from multiple holes in one sweep, cutting down on the effort needed.
Sustainable Choice: Made from recycled ocean plastics, supporting global sustainability initiatives.

Ready to make cocoon harvesting a breeze while supporting the planet? Add the Cocoon Comb to your bee care toolkit today!

Product Instructions

RETURNS

We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To start a return, you can contact us at hello@flyingcolors.co. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

We will deduct the cost of return shipping from your refund amount, and then credit the remaining balance back to your payment method.

Questions? Contact us: hello@flyingcolors.co.