Mason Bee Lodge
Mason bees make the perfect companion for your garden. They pollinate like the honey bee, except they produce no honey, so do not defend their hive. The mason bee will sting if squeezed or stepped on, but not in defense of its nest.
Mason bees are common in cold climates, like Canada and the northern US. They are excellent pollinators for your garden, and are one of the least aggressive species of bees.
- Made in the USA
- Easy to remove back, makes cleaning easy
- Comes with instructions
- Help your garden and orchard pollinate
Schrodt Designs artisans have once again crafted a beautiful and useful addition to your yard. The Mason Bee Lodge is finely handcrafted from recycled redwood and will add beauty and activity to your yard and garden.
Mason Bees, (also known as blue orchard bees, osmia lignaria, or solitary bees) are smaller and less aggressive than honey bees. They are a solitary bee that usually nests in the empty hollow left in trees by woodpeckers or insects. Often they will nest in the hollow end of a reed or plant stem as well. Since they are non-aggresive, when given a good place to live many bees will nest close together (though they will not work together). The Mason Bee gathers lumps of pollen which is packed into a ball and placed in the back of the nest. A single egg is placed on the pollen ball (which is used as food for the emerging larva).
