Book & Bungalow Gift Set
Zoe the SoloBee Book Life cycle of a solitary female berry bee.
Colorful illustrations and sheet music for the sing along song book that goes to the tune of itsy bitsy spider. the book is an accurate explanation of Osmia aglaia, also called the berry bee.
Bungalow with spiral pattern
Shelter has one removable nesting blocks. Each block is a solid piece of mahogany with ten drilled out holes where a female bee will lay her eggs.
Material:
Solid wood frame with a reclaimed mahogany insert block from Taylor Guitars.
Copper colored roof and a brass nameplate.
Dimensions - 8.5" x 5.5" x 5.5"
A serial number is stamped on each shelter to be used for the bee map ID.
Directions:
Install your Bungalow in the garden where plants often bloom. Be sure the nesting tunnels face east, so the morning sun will warm the nest. Install between 2-5 feet off of the ground so the bees can easily fly from the pollen source to the nesting tunnel.
Maintenance:
After each use by a bee, the nesting tunnel must be cleaned. Simply remove the nest block from the frame and clean out the tunnel with a small file or bottle brush. If the debris is hard mud or resin you can also use a power drill with a long bit to scrap the tunnel walls clean. Shake out the debris so the tunnel is clean for another female bee.