Please stop using bamboo and logs with holes drilled for your mason bee nesting material. Every year, millions of bee hotels are purchased with the best of intentions—to provide homes for mason bees. However, many homeowners are unaware of the year-round maintenance required, inadvertently putting these vital bee populations at risk. Just like honeybee hives, mason bee hotels need regular upkeep. In the wild, mason bees find natural holes that are well-camouflaged and difficult for predators to access. But when you set up a bee hotel, you’re creating an environment that predators can easily exploit.
Solitary bee care changes with the seasons. Our emails help you know what to do next, from spring release through summer care, fall returns/harvest and winter preparation.
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