DIY Bee House Kit: Build-A-Bee House with Reeds for Wild Bees
Discover the Wild Bees in Your Garden and create a safe, cozy home for essential pollinators with this DIY bee house kit. Perfect for supporting local bee populations and introducing your family to the fascinating world of solitary bees and beneficial wasps.
What's Included in the Kit?
This all-in-one kit contains everything you need to build a single bee house, including:
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Wood Pieces:
- Side 1 Wood Piece
- Side 2 Wood Piece with Crown Bees Logo
- Back Wood Piece
- Top and Bottom Wood Pieces
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Hardware:
- 2 Wood Screws
- 10 Nails
- 1 Tube of Wood Glue
- 1 Sheet of Sandpaper
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Instructions:
- 1 Instruction Sheet (Additional copies can be downloaded here.)
Reed Specifications (40 Count)
This reed pack offers bee-friendly nesting materials for various species of wild bees and beneficial wasps:
- 15 Large Natural Reeds: 9–7mm
- 15 Medium Natural Reeds: 4–6mm
- 10 Small Natural Reeds: 3–5mm
- All nesting materials are 6" in length.
Features and Benefits
- Customizable Build: Assemble a durable and functional bee house with ease using included materials and step-by-step instructions.
- Bee-Friendly Materials: Natural reeds in multiple sizes provide a safe nesting option for a variety of wild bees and beneficial wasps.
- Educational Fun: Ideal for family gardens, this project fosters curiosity and encourages "Thinking like a bee!" through observation and hands-on activity.
- Healthy Bee Management: Natural reeds are easy to open, allowing you to remove healthy cocoons safely. Refresh nesting materials annually to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.
- Made in the USA
Why Choose This Kit?
This DIY bee house kit is more than just a craft—it's a chance to contribute to local ecosystems and learn about the incredible role wild bees play in pollination. Build it, install it, and watch your garden come to life with the activity of these hardworking pollinators.
Ready to embark on your bee-friendly project? Grab your kit today and support the wild bees in your garden!