Everything you need to start, in one box

The Cabana Kit pairs our compact cedar bee house with the bees, nesting reeds, and accessories that belong with them, so you are never left wondering what else to buy. Choose your season, pick when your bees arrive, and you are ready. A10% bundle discount is already built into the price.

Choose your bees by season

• Spring: Mason bees, the gentle early pollinators for cooler months
• Summer: Leafcutter bees, for warm-season gardens
• Dual season: both, for pollination from spring through summer

All of them are gentle, rarely sting, and are safe around children and pets.

What comes in the box

The Summer Kit includes 100 incubated Leafcutter bee cocoons with a ship date you choose, the Cabana cedar house, 50 natural lakebed reeds, InvitaBee™ Leafcutter bee attractant, a BeeGuard storage bag, and the Wild Bee Guide with instructions. The Spring and Dual kits swap in Mason bees, 8mm reeds, mud mix, and more. Full contents are listed further down.

Built bee safe, made to last

• Handcrafted in the USA from sustainable Pacific Northwest cedar
• A 2-inch roof overhang keeps rain and wind off the nest
• A covered hatchery protects up to 200 cocoons
• A keyhole slot on the back makes hanging it simple

Sized for small spaces

At 6 inches across, the Cabana suits a balcony, patio, or compact yard, and holds up to 125 natural reeds or 150 BeeTubes. Want more room to grow? Compare it with the larger Villa.

Order for the season ahead

The house, reeds, and accessories ship right away. Your bees ship on the date you choose, so reserve your spot early, because the best spring and summer dates fill up.

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: 6" side to side x 9"D

What’s Included in the Complete Kits?

Spring Kit:

• 20 Mason Bee cocoons (you choose the date they leave our warehouse)
• Wild Bee Guide & instructions
  
• 50 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:

• 100 Summer Leaf Bee cocoons, incubated and ready to emerge (you choose the date they leave our warehouse)
• Wild Bee Guide & Instructions
  
• 50 Summer Leaf Bee Natural Reeds (6mm)
• InvitaBee™ Summer Leaf Bee Attractant
• BeeGuard Bag for reed storage
  

Dual Season Kit:

• 20 Mason Bee cocoons (you choose the date they leave our warehouse)
• 25 Mason Bee Natural Reeds (8mm)
• 100 Summer Leaf Bee cocoons, incubated and ready to emerge (you choose the date they leave our warehouse)
• 25 Summer Leaf Bee Natural Reeds (8mm)
• Plus, spring and summer accessories, listed above

Nesting Material Capacity

• Holds up to 150 BeeTubes or 125 Natural Reeds
• Perfect for Mason and Summer Leaf Bees

Additional Features

• Cocoon Hatchery: Provides a safe, enclosed space for releasing up to 200 bee cocoons, offering protection and promoting the health of your bees.
• Weather Protection: The 2" roof overhang shields nesting materials and bees from wind, rain, and harsh weather, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment year-round.

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 (February - April)
• Summer Leaf Bees (May - August)

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 Cabana 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.