What size nesting hole do mason and leafcutter bees like?
Natural ReedsWhat size nesting hole do leafcutter bees like?
Summer leafcutter bees are smaller than mason bees and prefer 6mm nesting holes.
What size nesting hole do mason bees like?
The spring mason bees that we carry* prefer 8mm nesting holes.
*There are small, medium, and large sized mason bees that live throughout the world. Consider 4-8mm varied hole sizes if looking to find/raise wild bees near you.
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