Solitary Bee Observation Block – Cosmetic Faults

Results will vary in different locations, depending on species

View the Observation Block article: https://www.nativebeehives.com/solitary-bee-observation-block/

Position: A good position might be under cover so it’s sheltered from extreme sun or rain, on a patio or verandah so you can view it easily.

Bee Species likely to use the block: Resin Bees (Fire Tail Resin Bees and the smaller Megachile deanii), Leafcutter Bees. You wont get ground nesting species like Blue Banded Bees

Block maintenance:

• Oil: The wood is finished with Tung Oil. If in the future the wood finish fades, you can freshen it up with a coating of Tung Oil or your own oil of preference
• Cleaning: Bees can coat the clear windows with resin that may reduce the clear view after a year or two. Once the Bees have all left and the block is empty, the windows can be unscrewed and washed in hot water with detergent and a sponge to remove resins. While the window is off you can clean or scrape out the channels in the wood block.

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