Daily Archives: March 14, 2012
Yes, Beediverse has both Osmia lignaria (early spring mason bees) and Osmia californica (late spring mason bees) available until late April.
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Margriet
Margriet,
I phoned you a few weeks ago to ask about where to place our new bee house. You suggested a location that faces east and gets morning sun, and then added that putting a shelter around the house to keep off rain and wind would be a good idea. Finally, you asked that if I built such a shelter, I should send you some photos.
The photos are attached. The shelter faces east in a place where it should get morning sun, and it’s stained a dark brown to absorb heat. It’s about 60 meters away from the apple tree we are hoping the bees will pollinate. I hope that’s not too far. The bees may find flowers and other plants closer by and never make it to the apple tree. But we’ll keep our fingers crossed.
Don N. Germantown Hills, IL
Hi Don,
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This is where the shlelter is located. East facing,
with trees as added wind protection. |
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| Don’s shelter holds one Royal mason bee home with Quicklock corn nesting trays. Above the Royal, there are two sturdy Emergence Shelters with cocoons- waiting for warmer weather.
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| This is the same shelter as above, showing more of the structure. |
Joe phone me today to let me know he has some interesting ‘stuff’ in his nesting trays. More later…..
