Mason Hives

Mason Hives are designed for ease and impact, offering a no-maintenance way to support native pollinators. While there’s no honey production, they make up for it with exceptional pollination and improved garden yields.

What is a Mason Hive?

A Mason Hive is a simple nesting habitat for mason bees; gentle, solitary pollinators native to North America. Unlike honey bees, they don’t live in colonies or produce honey. Each female builds her own nest in small tubes, laying eggs and sealing them with mud (which gives them their name). Active in early spring, mason bees play a critical role in pollinating fruit trees, berries, and flowering plants right when gardens need it most.

Advantages of Mason Hives

  • No hive management required; set it up and let the bees do the work
  • Highly efficient pollinators that can significantly boost fruit and vegetable yields
  • Gentle, solitary bees that rarely sting; well suited for backyards and urban spaces
  • Compact design with simple installation and flexible placement
  • Focused on pollination, supporting native bees and strengthening local ecosystems
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Bee Built Mason Hives Features

Complete Nesting Setup

Includes around 50 nesting tubes and a built-in French cleat system for simple, secure installation. Everything you need to create a safe, ready-made nesting space for mason bees.

Support a Thriving Habitat

Comes with a packet of wildflower seeds to help establish forage and encourage healthy pollinator activity right where you place it.

Responsibly Built, Thoughtfully Designed

Crafted in our Portland mill from locally sourced, FSC®-certified Western Red Cedar. The smaller format allows us to re-purpose leftover lumber, reducing waste and giving each piece of wood a second life. Read More About Wood-Sourcing

An easy way to boost your garden and support native bees

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