2nd Quality Summer Reusable Wood Trays for Leafcutter Bees - 78-Hole

Less-than-perfect reusable wood nesting trays that are great for raising leafcutter bees!

When our wood is milled, we ask for less expensive wood with branch holes and marks, which results in some less-than-perfect trays. About 90% of the holes are still viable and the bees don't mind, it is the humans who demand perfection!

Our second quality reusable wood nesting trays have all the benefits and features of our first quality reusable wood trays.

Wood is a natural habitat for leafcutter bees and provides both insulation and moisture control - a natural wicking effect that pulls moisture from the wet pollen loaf, preventing moldy cocoons.

Reusable wood trays should be placed within a bee house to protect from rain.

• Nesting holes are 6mm in diameter, the preferred size of our summer leafcutter bees.
• Front is burnished, creating a visual pattern that helps the leafcutter bee find their home.
• Removable cardboard backing protects the leafcutter bees and encourages nesting.
• Precision crafted of Northwest alder. Side notches lock into neighboring trays, retain alignment, and help block pests from entering on the side.
• Reusable wood trays control year-to-year costs.
• Easy to open and clean to remove and harvest leafcutter bee cocoons in the spring.
• Scents left from previous leafcutter bees will attract next year's generation of leafcutter bees.

If you build your own bee house, ensure that your roof is 3" longer than the wood trays.

Optional InvitaBee Spray for Leafcutter Bees! Leafcutter bees tend to naturally disperse. Crown Bees has developed a pheromone that has shown to attract more leafcutter bees to nest than disperse. For your success, we strongly encourage you to try this attractant out.