I've just been given one of these by my Dad http://www.capitalgardens.co.uk/v3/bee-and-ladybird-nesting-box-p-6810.html?osCsid=1ja9p7nhtoao8kua3hb24b5db1
I have attached it to a fence post as per instructions, but the bit I am not keen on is that they suggest you take it (and the hibernating creepy crawlies) into a shed in the winter to keep warm. Has anyone else done this? I think my Dad was a bit offended when I said that I didnt fancy a box of bees in the shed, as they might decide to creep out of the box and sleep elsewhere, or wake up and start buzzing round if it got too warm!
I've got a ladybird and a bee house, separately , don't remember seeing instructions to take inside , mind you, don't know if there are any ladybirds or bees in there, either ;D
What sort of bees are they?
Provided you put the box in a sheltered spot my guess is it'll be fine. I make my own from various hollow stemmed plants which I insert in old flower pots and hidein and under the Ivy by the fence. But like Manics I hve no idea if they are used.
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QuoteWhat sort of bees are they?
I think the boxes are for solitary bees (didnt realise there was a difference til recently!). Even so, I dont fancy accidentally putting my hand on one that has decided to have a snooze in my toolbox, or treading on them when they wake up.
The idea is that you put the box out before they do wake up. The box will probably last longer if you take it in but I'm not sure how much difference it's likely to make to the bees.