Summer Farm Grade Reusable Wood Trays for Leafcutter Bees -6mm
$27.95
The eco-conscious and budget-friendly choice! Millions of tons of industrial wood waste due to natural knots, blemishes, and holes enter our landfills each year. Instead of throwing these pieces of wood in the trash, we offer farm grade trays that embrace these knots, marks, and spots. These imperfections do not impact nesting bees, but they do positively impact our (and the bees) environment!
Our farm grade wood trays are long-lasting, reusable, and easy to open for fall cocoon harvesting. Precision crafted of Pacific Northwest alder, our wood trays are a safe and natural nesting material for bees.
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- Nesting materials are 6mm in diameter, the preferred size of alfalfa leafcutter bees.
- 78-Hole Count Tray: 3.25” H x 5.75” W x 6” D | Fits Cabin, Chalet, Villa, and Townhouse Bee Houses.
- 156-Hole Count Tray: 7" H x 5.75" W X 6" D | Fits Tower Houses.
- Each tray has blemishes, knots, or holes of some nature.
- For DIY Bee Houses, ensure roof is a minimum of 3” longer than wood tray dimensions.
Product Features
- Wood material provides both insulation and moisture control to protect leafcutter bee cocoons from extreme temperatures and mold caused by excess moisture.
- Wood is a porous material, which captures and retains natural nesting scents and helps to attract next season's bees.
- Reusable wood trays minimize year-to-year costs.
- The front of the trays are lightly burned, creating a visual pattern that helps female leafcutter bees locate their nests and removes splinters that can harm bee’s wings.
- Side notches lock into neighboring trays, retain alignment, and help block pests from entering the nest from the side.
- All wood trays come with removable cardboard backing and pest-blocker fabric to prevent pests and parasites from entering the nest from the back.