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The bees sound so happy! 🐝💕

I think if its not well visited, there is no demand/customers. Are there other small holes/pipes anywhere near the site that they already use?

Maybe its because of the mass species extinction happening right now..

Make sure you are planting native species. Native bees don't get what they need from the 'pretty' plants you buy at big box store

Maybe there's not a good enough reason for them to be near it in the first place?

You can order mason bees online. Order some before spring next year. They're adorable when they first emerge from their cocoons--so tiny.

How deep is it? I bought a cheap pre-made one from a bargain shop before learning they need to be about 15cm deep to help them avoid predators, else it's very unlikely anything will want to visit

Is there any mud nearby? If not, you can mix some up and leave it near the bee house for the mason bees to build with.

Also, plant early pollinators.

Are you killing your dandelions and other pollinators that we call weeds for stupid reasons?

They seem to be mason bees. I dont know if the translation is correct, in german its mauerbiene.

But im dull but thank you :)

such fuzz much wow

Needs the claws to pull off the handshake.

I bought it from amazon and hung it onto my balcony. They do everything by themselve, i just watch

I think the pinecones are for other guests than bees, the bees use pipes/holes normally. Like spiders.

I did a little research and these hotels are not good for them for some reasons. (Wrong wood, prone to mold etc.) But since its hanging in a somewhat sheltering spot and the bees are eagerly doing their things so i ler them do.

I think for next year i build a better version.

The sealed up tubes contain mason bee eggs and food, yes. Which will emerge in spring.

Yes, the tubes and some bees flying around. tried to upload a vid with more bees flying but i guess its too big

Thanks, i know that these hotels are not optimal. But i have an eye on it and there are really alot of bees doing their things so i guess i just let nature do its thing.

I know these hotels arent optimal but it works very well for now. They are tidying and refilling the tubes very well it seems.

I think if problems occur and i realize it ill go to action but not for now.

No, i dont have ants near me, so they are safe