Each bee house is the same size as shown but may look different.
This year, we are very grateful to have our bee houses made by our local Indooroopilly Men's Shed from reused pallet boxes and weed bamboo cleared from around Brisbane. Read more about the Men's Shed association below.
Australian native bees play an important role as key pollinators of native species. Native bees are more fragile than the introduced European honey bee and have suffered greatly from urban deofrestation. But now, the Biome Bee House is here to help.
The card accompanying the bee house, features native bee illustrations by Brisbane artist Ingrid Bartkowiak.
Native bees and wasps are the mystery helpers in our garden, most are solitary and with its many hollows and tiny nooks, this bee house is perfect for raising their young.
You might also like this book: The Australian Native Bee Boook by Tim Heard
We are not shipping this product to Tasmania due to biosecurity rules.
Where to put your bee house?
Position your Biome Native Bee House (or Wild Bee Hotel) in a sheltered spot out of the hot midday sun (but still able to get morning sun) and also out of harsh rain or winds. Hang under an eave or under a tree. Native bees are cold blooded and need the heat of the sun in the morning to warm up. Face the bee house towards the morning sun. Keep other vegetation away from the entrances. Native bees need a stable, safe environment and prefer not to compete with ants.
dimensions:
Approximtely H 19.5cm x W 20cm x D 11cm
about Indooroopilly Men's Shed:
The Indooroopilly Men's Shed is open to any men aged 18 years or older who would like to connect with other members of their community. They offer a wide range of activities, from woodwork and bike repair through to book club, computer use and discussion groups. To get involved: www.mensshedindooroopilly.com or www.mensshed.org
Lovely
This is bigger and more solid than I was expecting. Bought as a gift for my MIL and she loves it!