Buzz about Native Bee Homes- DIY!

"Bees are a gardener’s best friend. Everyone who loves flowering plants or depends on plants for a living knows that without these important pollinators we would be in big trouble. That’s why wildlife habitat supporters encourage you to spend a little time this winter building and installing Mason Bee nests."

Mason Bee House

Materials

1. Drill bits 5/16^th of an inch.
2. Untreated scrap lumber or 4X6 wooden block.

 Method

1. Drill holes 3-5 inches deep using a regular pattern. Shallow holes may produce more male bees. You can attach a roof to protect it from midday sun and rain.
2. Place the bee house on the south side of buildings, fence posts or trees.
3. Do not spray insecticides on or around the bee house.

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BACKYARD NATURALIST: 'Bee' a friend to wildlife