Published On Sep 21, 2023
Learn how to create and maintain your own native bee hotel, part of our DIY Native Pollinator Habitat Project series. These bee hotels provide nesting spaces for native bees, not to be confused with the common European Honeybee. We’ll show you step-by-step how to construct your own bee hotel and explain the importance of yearly maintenance to keep your bees happy and healthy.
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Materials link:
2mm Needle File: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHN8MLL?...
Dewalt Drill Grinding Stone:
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWA4973...
Drain, Brush, and Straw Cleaners:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JZWBH43?...
HeadLOK 6” structural wood screws:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/FastenMas...
Note: You should also feel free to use any other method of attaching the two 4x4 wood pieces together that works for you. While these screws are expensive, they make the task quick and simple.
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Music Credit:
Acoustic guitar arrangement for song by TRow / megatrev
Creative Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0