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If you need a gift for the #bee or #wasp lover in your life, I made a list of companies that sell #insect hotels. #pollinator #InsectHotel #BeeHotel #entomology #Hymenoptera https://colinpurrington.com/2019/05/where-to-buy-mason-bee-houses/
Where to buy mason bee houses » Colin Purrington's blog

A good bee hotel will have tunnels that are approximately 6″ (152 mm) long and have disposable or cleanable components. The latter can be achieved through the use of (1) disposable paper liners, (2) reeds that can be easily split open, then thrown away, or (3) routered wood trays that come apart for cleaning. Avoid […]

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If you see an adorable insect hotel at the garden center, here's how to assess whether to buy it.
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Fixed the typo on the flow chart. New version available here if anyone cares. https://colinpurrington.com/2019/05/horrors-of-mass-produced-bee-houses/
The horrors of mass-produced bee houses » Colin Purrington's blog

Here are some reasons why cheap mason bee houses can end up hurting bee populations. I live in Pennsylvania (USA), so some of the issues might be specific to my location. And to the species that live here, of course. Check with your local authorities for more detailed advice. 1. Nesting blocks, tubes, reeds are […]

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