This little pollinator hotel is great. It is well made easy to take apart and clean. Plus small and attractive enough that it can sit on my porch or gazebo. I thought about leaving it out in the garden but its so pretty I keep it under cover and the solitary bees and wasps still find it.
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| Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 6.69 x 7.09 inches |
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| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Wildlife World Ltd |
| ASIN | B001HIYW44 |
| Item model number | SBH1 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66,589 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #315 in Beekeeping Supplies |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Help save the bees with this attractive and functional garden habitat. The Wildlife World Interactive Mason Bee House is designed to attract mason bees to your yard. Always a friend to the gardener, attracting solitary bees to the garden is not only safe but beneficial to the pollination of flowers, fruit, and vegetables. The bees are naturally attracted to holes in wood and the Wildlife World Interactive Mason Bee House provides a habitat that has become harder to find in modern gardens.
TRIED AND TESTED DESIGN: A solitary beehive made even better! Attract bees AND see inside and easily open for inspection.
MADE TO ATTRACT NON-SWARMING BEES: The hole sizes of this habitat are precisely specified to attract non-swarming bees like the Red Mason Bee, Leafcutter Bee, and other solitary bees.
SAFE FOR KIDS & PETS: These are friendly bees that are industrious and safe around children and pets.
PERFECT FOR GARDENS: These bees work hard as pollinators to increase productivity in your garden.
GREAT FOR EDUCATION: The beehive trays can be carefully separated to view the formation of small cells where the eggs are laid, or indeed where predators have been active. See the cells where bees lay their eggs and larvae develops.
NATURAL & BENEFICIAL: Make way in the garden for this excellent conversation and decor piece. The bee hotel not only looks fantastic, but will help your flowers and plants reach their full potential.
FULL KIT: This set is ideal for beginners and includes everything you need to get started.
The resources for caring for these bees are easy to provide. You will enjoy being a part of and seeing the bee ecosystem thrive in your backyard. As efficient pollinators, these bees also make great neighbors! This house makes it easy to safely attract and create a habitat for solitary bees.
Benefits of the Wildlife World Bee House
Educational Beehive
Enjoy the educational aspect of beekeeping. This bee house allows for frequent, easy monitoring of bee nesting activity and larvae development.
- Safe to observe: Solitary bees are non-aggressive.
- An easy way to support bees in their local ecosystems, right in your backyard!
Made of FSC Cedar
No chemical treatments needed. This bee habitat is made from durable Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified timber.
- Untreated wood. Looks great in the garden and is safe for bees.
- FSC timber is responsibly managed, socially beneficial, conscious of the environment, and economically viable.
Removable Shelving
This bee house features holes drilled to the proper size to ensure the bee's safety. Since the trays are removable, you can easily clean and inspect as needed.
- Stacking trays may be inspected after bee activity has ceased (Autumn/Winter).
Bee Education and Information
HOW TO IDENTIFY CAVITY NESTING BEES
What types of bees are nesting in your bee house? A simple way to promote conservation and future management of beneficial bee populations is through the use of observation. Female bees of these species will fill a tube or chamber with material and then seal the end. Learn what bees are nesting by noting what color the bees are and what material is used to partition the cells:
- Mason Bees (metallic, solid black, and other colors) have a cell partition material of mud and chewed plant material.
- Resin Bees (striped) have a cell partition material of plant resins, sand, and pebbles.
- Leafcutter Bees (striped) have a cell partition material of cut or chewed leaf sections.
- Carder Bees (black and yellow, or black and white) have a cell partition material of compacted fibers, hair, resin, and sand.
- Carpenter Bees (various colors) have a cell partition material of compacted sawdust.
- Masked Bees (various colors) have a cell partition material of a plastic-like membrane.
HOW TO USE
- Site in a sunny position facing between south to southeast to catch some morning sun, which bees love.
- Mount between ground level and 5-feet high. Can be set on the ground, in trees, or on a surface.
- TIPS: Protect full bee tubes with mesh to prevent predation by woodpeckers. Protect and shield from wind. Clean in the late autumn or winter after bee activity has ceased.
ABOUT WILDLIFE WORLD
Based in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, Wildlife World is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of wildlife-friendly products for the garden. Our efforts to produce innovative and valuable nesting habitats and feeders for birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects are benefiting wildlife all over the world. And our commitment to original product features has gained us an enviable reputation as leaders in design and manufacturing.
By buying Wildlife World products you are helping us to support a huge range of environmental and wildlife projects. These include the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust, British Hedgehog Preservation Society, Hedgehog Rescue Centres, Wotton Animal Rescue, Oak & Furrows, Epping Forest Hedgehog Rescue, International Bee Research Association, RNLI Royal National Institute for Lifeboats, The Centre for Alternative Technology, and other Wildlife Rescue Centres. As well as supporting and off-setting with Climate Care.
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Very nice (with caveats)
So, of course I took it apart and measured all the holes. I had my son carve a few of them deeper to approach 5" when they were shallow. I do wish the overall footprint was a bit larger to make them 5+ inches readily. Also, the top row of holes (the 'penthouse') cannot be opened (I anticipated this, no issue there) but they were only about 2 1/2" deep. This may be due to roof hardware. My son tried to drill them deeper with only partial success. I guess those will produce only males. I added silicone to the small screws exposed on the roof that attach the roof to the angled roof supports. Anyway, none of that seems to matter to the bees. You can see we slung the nesting box below using rubber bands on the wingnuts, and we have had action by both mason and leaf-cutter bees! As new bee-tenders (not much 'keeping' needed) I like the option of being able to check on the health of the cocoons and possibly (some day) cleaning and wintering them inside. Although in my climate, that shouldn't be necessary; I will probably let them go through winter outside in their semi-protected spot and see how it goes without much intervention the first year. The design is very attractive. The copper atop the peak is adorable as well as functional. It is easy to unscrew the wingnuts to separate the 'floors'. Overall I think this house was a good choice with the flexibility to be as involved as we want to be.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
- Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
- Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
I searched and researched a house for mason bees that wasn't the type of house you find at big box stores and garden centers. This house fit the bill. Bees houses can end up getting mites in them which will make the bees pass away. This one can be taken apart and cleaned each year. You can see all of the bee pollen they bring in. Awesome house for mason and solitary bees. I updated my review to a 3 because now that it's time to take the beehouse apart and clean it harvest the cocoons for the winter and eliminate mites, parasites and fly eggs, there is ZERO day to get to the top row. CLOSE THE TOP ROW OFF if you're going to clean your units (which you're supposed to do) because there's no way to get those holes cleaned.
Attracted bees the very first day! Changed my rating from 5 to a 3
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022
Nice bee house, but I'm thinking by the condition of the first box and all the tape on it, it was either a return, or it left the warehouse that way. Cedar roof, eave was broken off and laying in the box.
Cedar beehouse,lousy box,2nd one came in on piece
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022
A shake or check inside might have told you there was a problem. I just purchased a second one, this one arrived in one piece
From what I've seen I think these are the nicer ones available.
I already have a hole plugged
Yay! See
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
Overall, the bee hotel looks good and sturdy. But there is an issue when I unbox it out from the delivery. The metal plate on the top of the bee hotel comes with some stain and part of it popped up a little. I tried to clean the stain with a tissue paper. It came up a little bit but you can see that it’s still there. I don’t know how to clean it thoroughly. For the popped up part, there is nothing I can do. Is it possible for you to send me just the metal plate so that I can replace it? Thanks.
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MASSIMO GINIReviewed in Italy on March 29, 2022
Stupenda
Intanto devo dire che è stupenda. Più piccola di quello che mi aspettassi ma davvero fatta molto bene. L'angolino del giardino creato è davvero idilliaco, pare uscito da una fiaba. La casina è robusta, unica pecca come ho letto in tantissime recensioni è il tetto che va assolutamente coperto. Io avevo delle tegoline canadesi che uso per tutte le casette (uccellini, scoiattolo, ricci) che ho in giardino e vanno benissimo. Proteggono la casetta per la pioggia perchè col tempo il legno si rovina inesorabilmente. Spero entrino presto le api solitarie! Ricordate che non basta comprare la casina e lasciarla in giardino o sul terrazzo dimenticandosela. Ogni autunno va controllata, smontata e pulita da insetti purtroppo morti al suo interno, per poterla rimettere fuori la primavera successiva pronta ad accogliere altre api.MASSIMO GINIStupenda
Reviewed in Italy on March 29, 2022
ottimo prodotto consigliatissimo!
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- Glenn CookReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2017
Well Made, Great Design and Brilliant For Bees.
The Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hive is an excellent, robust and well-designed resource and haven for your garden and home.Glenn CookWell Made, Great Design and Brilliant For Bees.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2017
I say the word 'haven' because it is just that a safe haven for solitary bees.
The price is very fair for this hive which is made from good quality timber.
It should, with a little forethought and care last you years and provide a nest for the bees as well as giving your flowers, garden and fruits a big boost whilst doing nature a big favour.
The box is robust and requires no maintenance.
To locate I would have it about 1 to 2 metres high on a warm wall or fence facing South- South East. Ideally close to flowing trees or plants.
I located mine under the eaves if the roof to ensure the box is protected from the worst of the weather, snow or rain.
That is really all you need to know it is a worthwhile and thoughtful investment- as a gift it is brilliant.
Now the next bit is a little anecdotal and not essential to read but where else can I write this?
About ten years ago I was fortunate to work as a supply teacher in a school in Stallingborough.
We were doing a project on mini-beasts and I found the school had a professionally made 'solitary bees' hive.
I screwed it to the wall on the classroom wall and was amazed that within a day the hive was used.
During the rest of the next few months the hive was full.
Now I considered myself quite well read on Mini-beasts – as a Primary Teacher I needed to be. But the hive and actually being able to observe the bees first hand was totally educating.
The children learned a great deal too. If you have no idea what solitary bees are like you can 'google ' the subject yourself. But this is far better you get the opportunity to see and attract the bees first hand.
Now solitary bees don't sting so they are safe for children, adults and the elderly alike.
This hive will attract Orchard/Mason bees early in the season (the bees use mud to seal the grubs and eggs) later the holes will be used by leafcutter bees that use leaves rather than mud to seal theirs.
Now I was amazed at just how small and ant-like solitary bees are. You really can see how the two species evolved from the same genus in the far past.
By installing this box you really are helping wildlife so give your self a pat on the back and congratulate yourself.
Thanks for reading.
PostScript. I repositioned my beehive about 1-metre high on a South Facing Wall of the House.
This was at the end of April. Within 2 days solitary bees started using the holes.
Other 'hives' longs drilled with holes and cut bamboo canes have just been ignored.
The key is location location location. Warm wall, and sunny South facing.
I've enclosed a few photos showing close ups of the holes 7 filled by Mason Bees the 8th by leaf cutter.
The hive is in constant use.
PSS. One year later the bees have hatched. The males are the first to hatch and frantically try to break into the cells containing the females so they can mate. But the problem is that the new females have begun to lay a new brood so it is hard to know if and when to clean out the hive.
Latest problem is a woodpecker has attacked the nesting holes in an attempt to eat the larva. Nature in the raw.
Ppps.
Noticed all the 'new hives' I put up have been used but this one seemed to have holes everywhere. I took the box apart and found that none of the holes had been reused.
Could this because of the 'debris' left behind by this years hatchlings?
Or the fact the all the bees seemed to be disturbed by the males/
I have cleaned out the tubes and place the box in the shed and plan to put it up early in the new year.
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StephanieReviewed in Germany on June 2, 2019
Ein rundum tolles Produkt!
Das Produkt wurde sehr gut verpackt und zeitnah wie angegeben geliefert. Das Material des Bienenhauses riecht angenehm und das Holz hat auch keine Splitter an den Eingängen, sodass das Produkt sofort aufgestellt/aufgehängt werden konnte. Da wir mitten in der Stadt wohnen, war ich skeptisch, ob das Haus tatsächlich angenommen wird. Nach mittlerweile zwei Wochen ist aber eine Wildbiene eingezogen und fliegt das Haus regelmäßig gezielt an. Habe daraufhin direkt noch ein zweites Haus für den Garten meiner Eltern bestellt, die genauso begeistert sind. Fazit: ein rundum tolles Produkt, was auch sehr schick auf dem Balkon bzw. im Garten aussieht!StephanieEin rundum tolles Produkt!
Reviewed in Germany on June 2, 2019
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