{"title":"Pollinators","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mason-bee-nest-kit-52-tubes","title":"Mason Bee Nest Kit (Standard)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the sting out of bee keeping with this biodegradable mason bee nest kit (bees not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Orchard Mason Bees are widespread throughout North America. They are superb early season pollinators of fruit trees, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries even better than honeybees. They are active in colder temperatures and their hairy bodies carry more of the pollen that fertilizes your blossoms. Each female Orchard Bee makes her own nest in a series of tubes, sealed with mud. These bees are useful, small and docile. They hardly ever sting unless severely provoked.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In nature, female mason bees lay their eggs in hollow plant stems, insect holes, dead trees, even under house shingles. Finding such places is hard work! By putting up a nest kit, you are providing an easy, ideal, \"ready-made\" home for the bees until they \"hatch out\" the following spring. They will repay your kindness by pollinating your early spring fruits and berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The tubes provide exactly the right size holes the Orchard Bees are seeking in early Spring, in which to lay their eggs. Place the nest kit in a sheltered, sunny spot facing East or South to catch the morning sun. Under the eaves of a shed or garage is an ideal location. We suggest using plastic hanger strapping to hang your bee nest. Be sure to avoid direct exposure to rain. The mud filled tubes can be ruined if they get soaked. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing unit is made from 100% recycled polypropylene and contains 52 tubes. It is 6 1\/2\" deep, with a 3\" diameter. The 6\" cardboard nesting tubes are made from Kraft paper, clear wrapped for moisture resistance. An informative leaflet about Orchard Mason Bees is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eReplacement tubes may be purchased separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mason-bee-nest-replacement-tubes-50-pack\" title=\"Sku h682a- mason bee nest replacement tubes (50 pack)\"\u003eSKU H682A- Mason Bee Nest Replacement Tubes (50 pack)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32876680937525,"sku":"H682","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/mason-bee-nest-kit-standard-garden-supplies-pinetree-seeds-766.jpg?v=1695645848"},{"product_id":"mason-bee-nest-replacement-tubes-50-pack","title":"Mason Bee Nest Replacement Tubes (50 pack)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach year, it is best to provide fresh nesting tubes for the mason bees. Ideally, replace \"used\" tubes as soon as they're empty in early Spring. Newly hatched females prefer to use new empty tubes, but they'll re-use the old ones if they must. 50 tubes included each measuring 6\" long x 5\/16\" in diameter. Mason Bee Nest Kit shown in the photo is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mason-bee-nest-kit-52-tubes\" title=\"Sku h682 mason bee nest kit (standard)\"\u003eSKU H682 Mason Bee Nest Kit (Standard)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32876706922549,"sku":"H682A","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/mason-bee-nest-replacement-tubes-50-pack-garden-supplies-pinetree-seeds-658.jpg?v=1695645877"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.com\/collections\/pollinators.oembed","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}