Welcome to Foothill Bee Ranch

Foothill Bee Ranch raises mason bees, Osmia lignaria and Osmia ribifloris, sustainably for pollination of crops in California. Our bees are sourced from populations native to the Sierra foothills for use in California.

Pollination Consulting


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Osmia lignaria


Click on the image above to learn more about Osmia lignaria, the blue orchard bee.

Pollinates almonds, cherries, plums, apples, pears, and others.

Osmia ribifloris


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Pollinates blueberries.