Summer Mason Bee Homes

Complete summer house for the smaller summer mason bees.
Nesting trays are made out of wood and routed to make the nesting tunnels. The sturdy Lodge consists of 4 trays with 24 nesting holes, providing sufficient space for 24 summer mason bees.

• There are many different species of summer mason bees
• They are present in the garden between May to September and into October when warm.
• After one season it is common to see that 3 different species have nested in the same house. Each species nests for about 1 month.

Suitable for small gardens and balcony gardens.
Great for new Mason Bee keepers. Ready for easy viewing of bees at work

You can hang the Chalet, or mount it on an East facing wall of a shed or building. Then watch these busy native pollinators at work in your yard or garden.

Like all Beediverse Products, the Chalet is durable, attractive, easy-to clean, and made from sustainable resources to last many summers.

CHOOSE BELOW ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Chalet wooden structure, corrugated cardboard with 99+ tunnels, suitable for up to 99+ females, and plastic predator guard.

  The chalet neatly holds the corrugated cardboard roll in place. Just slide out the roll for fall cleaning and harvesting of mason bee cocoons. Unused corrugated cardboard can be re inserted into Chalet. Add more material if needed and your Chalet is ready for spring.

• OR Chalet wooden structure, wood trays with 24 tunnels, suitable for up to 24 females and 144 eggs, and predator guard.

  Nesting trays are made from environmentally friendly wood. Each tray has 6 grooves. When paired, the trays from tunnels where Mason Bees nest and lay their eggs. In the fall, pop the trays apart, and gently slide out the cocoons with our Bee Scoop.

Outside dimensions: 20x 20.5 x 18.5 cm or 8 x 7.9 x 7.25 inches
Materials: solid wood, plastic, and solid wood or cardboard for nesting material.

Also choose a color for the predator guard, that is attached to the Chalet.

Suitable for small gardens and balcony gardens.
Great for new Mason Bee keepers. Ready for easy viewing of bees at work
Includes:

• Chalet wooden structure, corrugated cardboard with 99+ tunnels, suitable for up to 99+ females, and plastic predator guard.

You can hang the Chalet, or mount it on an East facing wall of a shed or building. Then watch these busy native pollinators at work in your yard or garden.

The chalet neatly holds the corrugated cardboard roll in place. Just slide out the roll for fall cleaning and harvesting of mason bee cocoons. Unused corrugated cardboard can be re inserted into Chalet. Add more material if needed and your Chalet is ready for spring.

Like all Beediverse Products, the Chalet is durable, attractive, easy-to clean, and made from sustainable resources to last many summers.

Outside dimensions: 20x 20.5 x 18.5 cm or 8 x 7.9 x 7.25 inches
Materials: solid wood, cardboard and plastic.

Suitable for moderate to large gardens.
Summer Mason Bees frequent gardens between May and September.

There are many species of these smaller summer mason bees and often up to 3 species will nest in the same house. The Royal has a peaked roof and beautifully curved overhang to protect the bees from wind, rain and hot sun.

Each Royal for Summer Mason Bees has an attractive Predator Guard. The Guard fits the front of the Chalet to keep woodpeckers and parasitic wasps away from your Mason Bees.

Like all Beediverse products, the Royal is durable, attractive, easy to clean, and made from sustainable resources to last many summers.

CHOOSE BELOW ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Chalet wooden structure, corrugated cardboard with 99+ tunnels, suitable for up to 99+ females, and plastic predator guard.

  The chalet neatly holds the corrugated cardboard roll in place. Just slide out the roll for fall cleaning and harvesting of mason bee cocoons. Unused corrugated cardboard can be re inserted into Chalet. Add more material if needed and your Chalet is ready for spring.

• OR Chalet wooden structure, wood trays with 24 tunnels, suitable for up to 24 females and 144 eggs, and predator guard.

  Nesting trays are made from environmentally friendly wood. Each tray has 6 grooves. When paired, the trays from tunnels where Mason Bees nest and lay their eggs. In the fall, pop the trays apart, and gently slide out the cocoons with our Bee Scoop.

Materials: Solid Wood & Plastic with either cardboard or solid wood nesting material

Choose a predator guard with the color of your choice from the list below.

Set out a tall durable wooden Highrise with 54 nesting holes for the smaller summer mason bees.
Complete summer house for the smaller summer mason bees.

Includes:

• 24 interlocking pieces, with 72 tunnels, suitable for up to 72 females and 430 eggs, Emerging room. The predator guard is optional.

There are many different species of summer mason bees

• They are present in the garden between May to September
• After one season it is common to see that 3 different species have nested in the same house
• Each species nests for about 1 month.

Nesting trays are made out of wood and routered to make the nesting tunnels. This mason bee house is easy to take apart and clean in readiness for the following spring.

Housing is topped with a hinged cedar roof. The attic space below the cedar roof provides a sheltered room for emerging mason bee cocoons.

Choose a Predator Guard in addition to your Highrise housing and protect your bees from woodpeckers and parasitic wasps.

Choose from the color options below:

CHOOSE ONE OF TWO OPTIONS BELOW:

STANDARD: This Highrise provides summer mason bees and leafcutter bees with a home behind a protective predator guard. Includes: Wooden highrise with cedar roof, Nesting block with 160 tunnels, suitable for up to 160 females, Cocoon Emerging room under roof, Royal blue Predator guard, Dowel tool and 50 leafcutter bee cocoons..

DELUXE: This Highrise comes fully assembled and has everything you need to welcome Leafcutter Bees into your garden. Includes: 50 leafcutter bee cocoons, corrugated cardboard wrap for small summer mason bee cocoons, Leaf cutter bee nesting tunnels, Harvesting tool for leafcutter bees, Predator guard -blue, Wooden highrise with cedar roof and a Attic for storing cocoons under roof.

This Highrise provides summer mason bees and leafcutter bees with a home. Providing nesting sites for summer mason bees is a good method to increase their numbers in your garden. Leafcutter bees cut tiny pieces of leaf and flower petals to create a safe place for their new offspring. Leafcutter bees require warm temperatures of at least 20C / 70F to become active and pollinate flowers. Nesting trays are made out of wood and routered to make the nesting tunnels. This mason bee house is easy to take apart and clean in readiness for the following spring. Housing is topped with a hinged cedar roof. The attic space below the cedar roof provides a sheltered room for emerging mason bee cocoons. There are many different species of summer mason bees

• They are present in the garden between May to September
• After one season it is common to see that 3 different species have nested in the same house
• Each species nests for about 1 month.

Directions:

• Prior to setting out Highrise, push nesting block tight against back of the wooden Highrise.
• Place in a sunny spot, safe from wind and rain.
• Place at eye level so bees can be watched going to and from their flower patch.

In the fall, pull block of nesting tunnels out of Highrise with the pull tab. Push cocoons out of their nesting tunnels with harvesting tool (dowel with red tab) and store in the wooden box away from rodents.

Only for Canadian destinations at this time.

Leafcutter bee cocoons come in packets of 50+ cocoons.

Leafcutter bees pollinate summer flowers including various vegetable crops such as tomatoes, squash and herbs.

Leafcutter bees use tiny pieces of leaves and flower petals to surround their offspring and provide protection against predatory insects. They are solitary bees that use nesting tunnels for producing next year’s offspring.

Insect Hotel
for lacewings, ladybirds, small mason bees and other insects

Free Rent!

Specifically designed to provide shelter and a warm dry haven for lacewings and little wild mason bees to hibernate and breed.

Pieces of wood and insulation protects insects from cold wet weather conditions and predation.

 

 

Directions: Place Insect Hotel in a sunny location out of direct rain and wind. East or south facing walls work best. Place it where you can watch insects at the Insect Hotel.

The red predator guard and screen will deter predators such as wood-peckers and mice.