Which Straws Should I Use for My Mason Bee House?
Which Straws Should I Use for My Mason Bee House?
One of the key components of a DIY mason bee house is the perfect nesting tube. For the ideal male-to-female ratio (about 1:3), you want it to be about six inches deep. The shallower it is, the fewer female eggs will be laid. Make your mason nesting tubes too narrow, and they.
One of the key components of a DIY mason bee house is the perfect nesting tube. For the ideal male-to-female ratio (about 1:3), you want it to be about six inches deep. The shallower it is, the fewer female eggs will be laid. Make your mason nesting tubes too narrow, and they'll be too cramped; too wide, and they'll take too much effort for your bees to protect. We recommend a diameter of about 3/8 in, or 10 mm. A diameter as small as a 1/4 in or 3/16 in will also do; you just might attract few
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