Making a Bumblebee nest

[Lance-allott]

Hello all,

I  saw a contraption made out of bamboo which was supposed to attract bumbles at  a National Trust property. I am pretty sure I could make something similar but would like to know where to locate it on my plot and also the best plants to attract the little darlings.

Thanks for your time...

[Lance-allott]

[Robert_Brenchley]

If it was a bundle of bamboos hung up somewhere that will attract solitary bees which nest in the hollow stems, but not bumbles. An upturned flowerpot with a chip in the rim to allow space for access, with a bit of slate on top to kep the rain out and a hanful of dead grass inside will do for bumbles.

[mokanoo]

robert,
I'm not sure about making them but I did receive a bumble-bee/lacewing box. You can buy them online such as http://www.grovelands.com/acatalog/Wildlife_Boxes_and_Insect_Houses.html. I was informed that they had to face south in a sheltered location, so if you do manage to make one yourself then they should be put in such a location.