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Reed Splitter

Reed Splitter

$15.95
$15.95
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Effortless Harvesting for Your Bee Cocoons

For bee raisers using natural reeds who need to open them cleanly to harvest cocoons. The Reed Splitter opens natural reeds easily, saving your fingers while keeping your Mason bee and Leafcutter bee cocoons safe.

Harvesting Mason bee cocoons and Leafcutter bee cells is one of the most important parts of BeeSafe™ Seasonal Care, but opening reeds by hand can be tough. Crushing the capped end often leads to sore fingers and broken reeds. The Reed Splitter cuts each reed at the node so you can split it open and gently remove the cocoons.

Bonus: The Reed Splitter can open bamboo, but bamboo is tough and splits unpredictably, so please take care. If you’re switching from bamboo to BeeSafe™ nesting materials, Move Day is the simpler, safer way. Place your filled bamboo in a BeeGuard™ Bag until spring. Then set the bag outside near fresh nesting materials and open it each day, so newly emerged bees can fly out and nest somewhere clean. Watch the Move Day video.

Specifications:

  • Concave bottom to hold reeds securely.
  • Spring-loaded handle for easy operation.
  • Blade cuts reeds at the node end, preserving the cocoons.
  • Cut hazard: Handle with care and use adult supervision.
  • Works with 8mm reeds for Mason bees, 6mm reeds for Leafcutter bees, and 4-20mm reeds for wild bees.

Features:

  • Cutting at the node reduces the risk of squishing cocoons near the mud-capped end.
  • Works with natural reeds of varying diameters.
  • Save time and protect your bees with this efficient tool for opening reeds.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping: During normal operations (excluding weekends & holidays), orders received before 11 a.m. CT will be shipped same day and orders received after 11 a.m. CT will almost always be shipped by the next business day unless otherwise indicted on the order or the item is currently on backorder or out of stock in which case the customer will be notified of substitutions available or an estimated time that the product will be back in stock and shipped once it is in stock. Bulky items may have additional surcharge and not qualify for any free shipping promotions. Shipping estimates most likely do not include the day of shipping or weekend days. Please refer to the shipping provider you selected for your order for more details.

USPS SHIPMENTS: Due to excessive frequency of delays, misdeliveries, and lost packages, we DO NOT recommend using USPS for orders over $100. If USPS is selected, please understand that any lost or delayed shipments will be limited to the carrier’s maximum liability of $100 per package.

Returns & Refunds: Returns for a full refund will be accepted within 30 days of original purchase date as long as products are in exact same BRAND NEW condition that they were purchased in. Any opened, partially used or damaged products will not be allowed to be returned or qualify for any refund. After 30 days refunds will be accepted for a store credit as long as they meet condition requirements stated above. Return shipping is not included in purchase. Please allow two weeks for return order processing and a refund to be issued. Ship returns to 917 Harris St. Eau Claire, WI 54703.

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