How many bee houses do I need?
Mason and leafcutter bees fly in a 300' (100m) radius and meander throughout your yard gathering pollen. Position a house near your primary pollen and mud source (for mason bees). If you have two independent pollination needs, then consider positioning a second house with good mud near that area as well.
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How many bees do I need to pollinate my yard?
How many bees you need depends on what you're looking to pollinate. Backyard Pollination Mason and leafcutter bees fly in a radius of about 300' (100m) from their nest, or about 6 acres. Each nesting female bee needs about 1 square yard of ...
How to choose the number of nesting holes you need
How many nesting holes do I need? Each female solitary bee needs a nesting hole to claim as her own. A female solitary bee will nest elsewhere if she can't find an available nesting hole. For Spring Mason Bees: We recommend 1 nesting hole (8mm size) ...
The Hidden Dangers of Bamboo
Why should I avoid bamboo nesting materials? Backyard bee hotels or bee houses have become so popular that large garden distributors have started selling quickly made nesting habitats. Products that are made from drilled blocks of wood or bamboo ...
Bee-safe lawn chemicals
Which lawn and garden chemicals are safe for bees? Solitary hole-nesting bees are more sensitive to lawn chemicals and they may fly away from a yard that has been treated. While honey bees must fly through toxic environments to support their queen, ...
How to select your bee ship date
Monday Cocoon Shipping Policy: For the health of the bees, we only ship mason or leafcutter bee cocoons on Mondays to ensure that they are not stuck in transit over the weekend. Take a look at your calendar and think about when your orchard or garden ...