Chalet Kit with Bees | Spring, Summer, or Dual Season Complete Kits with Bees

The Chalet Bee House offers a classic, peaked roof design with durable Pacific Northwest cedar construction. This versatile kit is perfect for raising Mason Bees and Summer Leaf Bees and is designed to thrive in a variety of garden sizes. Whether you’re in an urban or rural setting, the Chalet is a great addition to your garden, providing essential pollination.

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Choose Your Season

The Chalet Bee House Kit with Bees offers three seasonal options to ensure you have the right bees for your garden:

• Spring Bees: Receive Mason Bees, perfect for early spring pollination.
• Summer Bees: Choose Summer Leaf Bees for a summer of pollination in warmer months.
• Dual Season Bees: Get both Mason and Summer Leaf Bees, ensuring consistent pollination throughout the year.

Specifications

• Made in the USA of Pacific Northwest cedar
• 2″ overhang to protect nesting bees from rain
• Keyhole slot in back for easy installation and removal
• Size: 10"H x 10"W x 9"D

What’s Included in the Complete Kits?

Spring Kit:

• 20 Mason Bee cocoons, acclimated to your region (select your shipping date)
• Wild Bee Guide & instructions
  
• 70 Mason Bee Natural Reeds (8mm)
• InvitaBee Plus+ Mason Bee Attractant
  
• BeeGuard Bag for reed storage
  
• Mason Bee Mud Mix (for nest-building success)
• HumidiBee Cocoon Humidifier
  

Summer Kit:

• 200 Summer Leaf Bee cocoons, incubated and ready to emerge (select your shipping date)
• Wild Bee Guide & Instructions
  
• 70 Summer Leaf Bee Natural Reeds (6mm)
• InvitaBee™ Summer Leaf Bee Attractant
• BeeGuard Bag for reed storage
  

Dual Season Kit:

• 20 Mason Bee cocoons, acclimated to your region (select your shipping date)
• 35 Mason Bee Natural Reeds (8mm)
• 200 Summer Leaf Bee cocoons, incubated and ready to emerge (select your shipping date)
• 35 Summer Leaf Bee Natural Reeds (6mm)
• Plus, spring and summer accessories listed above

Accommodates

• 150 BeeTubes
• 125 Natural Reeds
• 48-Hole Count, 8mm Mason Bee Wood Tray
• 78-Hole Count, 6mm Leafcutter Bee Wood Tray
  

Additional Features

• Cocoon Hatchery: A safe space for releasing bee cocoons, accommodating approximately 200 cocoons.
• Weather Protection: The 2" roof overhang shields nesting materials and bees from wind and rain, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment.

Year-Round Shipping

• Complete Kits Ship Year-Round: All hard goods (bee house, nesting materials, accessories) ship immediately after purchase.
• Flexible Bee Ship Dates: Bee cocoons will ship according to your selected date. Adjust your bee ship date up to 7 days before shipment.

Choosing Your Bee Ship Date

Select the Monday that your bees will leave our warehouse:

• Spring Mason Bees
• Summer Leaf Bees

Why Mason and Summer Leaf Bees?

• Mason Bees: These early-season bees are excellent for cross-pollination and thrive in cooler temperatures.
• Summer Leaf Bees: Late-season pollinators that are perfect for summer gardens, providing essential pollination for flowers and fruit.

Both bee types are gentle and easy to care for, making them ideal for new beekeepers.

Bee Expert Tips

• Install in a sunny spot: Position the Chalet Bee House in an area with morning sun.
• Maintenance: Clean the house each season to remove old nesting materials.
• Additional Materials: Add reeds for a customized nesting experience.