New biodegradable stackable trays with 30 nesting holes. This system allows you to see what is in each hole in the fall and is easily cleaned and reused each year. Both the Royal Bee House and the Starter Cottage come with a set of trays. Place trays inside an open ended weatherproof container under an overhang on the east side out of direct rain and wind.
This custom made tool quickly, gently and efficiently removes your cocoons from the nesting grooves. Each handle is unique and is made from locally grown trees. Perfect compliment to the Royal Bee House and The Corn Eco Trays.
By Dr. Margriet Dogterom A 30 minute fascinating step by step instructive video on attracting and caring for mason bees. Watch close ups of the bees laying eggs and building their nests.
This attractive wooden shelter contains 4 interlocking trays with 30 nesting holes, providing space for females to lay up to 144 offspring. The trays which will be functional for about ten years, are made of biodegradable CORN material. The space above the nesting trays can be used as a safe release point to place 6" straws with bees. Sets of straws with out bees are not needed. The kit includes house and four CORN trays.
The wooden Cottage comes with 20 6" long straws. A removable front piece provides safe entrance and exit for the bees. It has room for the 6" straws with bees we also sell. Affix the Cottage to a wall with the brackets provided. Each season you will need new 6" straws.
Mason bees don't produce honey and they don't sting but they are superior pollinators for your backyard orchard, flying in cool spring weather that would ground a honey bee. The bees nest in a wood block and lay eggs that hatch out to pollinate your trees. The new bees return to empty straws to lay more eggs. This cycle is repeated year after year! You will receive two sets of empty straws. An empty straw goes in each hole and you get a replacement set of empty straws for next year.