A Mason Hive is a simple nesting habitat for mason bees and other solitary, tunnel-nesting bees. Mason bees are gentle pollinators native to North America, but they are not the only bees that may use these hives. Depending on your region and season, the tubes can also support other solitary bees, such as leafcutter bees and some small carpenter bees.
Unlike honey bees, these bees don’t live in colonies or produce honey. Each female builds her own nest in small tubes, laying eggs and sealing the space with mud, leaves, or other natural materials depending on the species. Mason bees are active in early spring, while leafcutter bees and other solitary bees can extend pollination support into summer.
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.
Comes with a packet of wildflower seeds to help establish forage and encourage healthy pollinator activity right where you place it.
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
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