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Mason Bee House Holes
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What Size Holes For Mason Bee House?

Mason bee house comes in different sizes of holes. Have you ever wondered what size holes for mason bee houses are the best? Should you use large, medium, or small holes for these non-colonizing solitary bees? Do masonry bees prefer skinning or wide tunnels for nesting? Masonry bees generally prefer 1/4 to 3/8-inch wide holes…

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Masonry Bees Nest
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How Long Do Masonry Bees Nest For?

Masonry bees’ nests are usually for one year, from the current spring to the following spring, till the mason bees emerge. Once the adult bees come out from the cocoons, they will nest their house of their own in their preferred location. However, newly formed adult bees may use the old house if there is…

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Setting Up Mason Bee House
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How To Set Up Mason Bee House?

Wondering how to set up mason bee house? You can easily find various types of mason bee houses. But if you choose a poorly designed option, it can be a death trap for your bees.  The most important job for a beekeeper is choosing a safe and functional mason bee house. A bad mason bee…

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Can You Move A Mason Bee House
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Can You Move A Mason Bee House?

Mason bees use visual cues or hints, such as objects, pictures, or symbols, to locate their house. They prefer minimal distance from their home to flower plants. Many new beekeepers often ask this question: Can you move a mason bee house? Honey farmers may shift their mason bee nest for various reasons, such as better…

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When To Put Mason Bee House Out
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When To Put Mason Bee House Out?

There is no hard and fast rule regarding when to put mason bee house out. In fact, experts don’t mention any exact date of the year to release mason bees. Removing mason bees at the right is essential whether you are using last year’s cocoons or buying them online. Putting mason bees’ house out means…

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