Bee Hotels aim to increase pollination activity in your garden by boosting local native Solitary bee populations.
Solitary bees do not produce honey, but are essential for pollinating our native flora. The bee house works as an artificial nest where the bees will come and deposit pollen/nectar and eggs before sealing off the entrance with either leaf, resin or clay/mud.
Just place your Native Bee Hotel in a sheltered area protected from direct rain, spiders and ants. But mostly, place them in an area where they can be viewed and enjoyed. Bees love to search for spots under the eaves of your house, so verandahs or patios are perfect places. They are non-aggressive and quite docile.
Product Information
Small native bee hotel features a centre log with drilled holes and bamboo pieces.
- Supports native flora and fauna.
- Size; 15cm H x 205cm W x 10.4cm D
- Weight: Aproximately 1.2kg
- Includes Bee Hotel information brochure.
- Made in Brisbane, Australia.
Native Solitary Bee Hotel - small
There are over 1650 known species of Native Bees in Australia and most are Solitary Bees. Solitary bees play a vital role in pollinating our native flora and are also increasingly being valued as a pollinator for agricultural crops.
Most bees, including huge carpenter bees, resin bees and leaf cutter bees, of which there are many species, are solitary in the sense that every female is fertile, and typically inhabits a nest she constructs herself. There is no division of labor so these nests lack queens and worker bees for these species.
You might also like this book: The Australian Native Bee Boook by Tim Heard
you are making a difference:
- Bee Hotels boost native solitary bee populations and increase pollination activity in your garden.
- Supports native flora and fauna.
- Locally made; Supports small Australian business.
features:
- Bee Hotels are an artificial nest where bees deposit pollen and eggs before sealing off the entrance with either mud or resin.
- Made in Brisbane, Australia.
- Different varieties of plants will bring in different species of bees.
- Creating a flower abundant garden will attract and bring in more species of native bees.
- Made with bamboo and various wooden logs.
- Comes with an information booklet.
use:
Just place your Native Bee Hotel in a sheltered area protected from the rain and ants, and in an area where they can be viewed and enjoyed. Bees love to search for spots under the eaves of your house. Verandahs or patios are perfect. They are non-aggressive and quite docile.
