Esschert Design Basic Solitary Bee House | Pollinator Nesting House

Esschert Design Basic Solitary Bee House

Support gentle native pollinators and boost your garden harvest with the Esschert Design Basic Solitary Bee House. Many bee species live alone, rather than in a colony, and these mild mannered insects can be welcome garden visitors. Mason, orchard, and horn faced bees commonly nest in holes found on trees or in buildings, and this charming unit provides them a great housing option. The pine frame mimics a traditional shelter, with its rectangular body and pitched roof. The center section of the item holds a wealth of differently sized bamboo tubes, in which a female bee can easily lay her eggs.

Key Features

• Rustic bamboo construction that weathers naturally and looks right at home in any backyard
• Mounting: attach to flat, vertical surface
• Weather-resistant build made to handle the seasons outdoors

Specifications

• Brand: Esschert Design
• Material: pine, bamboo Shipping
• Dimensions: 4.75"L x 6.625"W x 9"H
• Mounting: attach to flat, vertical surface
• Shipping Weight: 4 lb

Placement Tips

Hang your bee house on a fence, wall or post 3 to 6 feet off the ground facing east or southeast so it catches morning sun. Place it near flowering plants and a source of mud, which mason bees use to seal their nesting tubes. Keep it sheltered from heavy rain, and replace or clean the tubes each year.

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