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An interactive solitary bee and insect box constructed in durable FSC timber, with unique individual cell trays which can be opened for inspection and/or cleaning.
This unique solitary beehive is designed specifically to attract non-swarming bees like the Red Mason Bee (Osmia rufa) and Leafcutter bees (Megachile spp). Solitary bees do not swarm, are gregarious and safe around children and pets. These bees are naturally attracted to holes in wood and the Wildlife World Solitary Beehive provides habitat that has become harder to find in modern gardens.
Fascinating and great for education, the beehive is designed not only as a habitat, but to be easily dismantled to see the formation of small cells where the eggs are laid, or indeed where predators have been active. Always a friend to the gardener, attracting solitary bees to the garden is not only safe, but beneficial to pollination of flowers, fruit and vegetables.
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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful
The 5 stars reviews are predominantly written shortly after purchase and not after use; this review is based upon performance through a typical year of English weather.I was gifted one of these last Christmas and thought how solid it looked but was somewhat disappointed in the limited instructional/educational information. A missed opportunity.
The second potential problem was the lack of weather protection for the wood - it seemed quite open grained and vulnerable. I initially thought this may be a downfall in an English garden but presumed the wood was seasoned or in some way treated as there was nothing in the instructions saying it should be varnished or treated in any way. As predicted, sadly, it has proved to be anything but weatherproof. The wood has substantially split in several places and, despite some of the cells being occupied, is now looking to be in a sorry state, I don't think any bees will be emerging in the spring!I like the idea and I like the design but the problem is a fundamental one of English weather and seemingly non-weathered wood. I do reserve the thought however that I may have just been unlucky and maybe - if you purchase one - you should ask the manufacturers if it should and/or ought to bee (!) treated.
The second potential problem was the lack of weather protection for the wood - it seemed quite open grained and vulnerable. I initially thought this may be a downfall in an English garden but presumed the wood was seasoned or in some way treated as there was nothing in the instructions saying it should be varnished or treated in any way. As predicted, sadly, it has proved to be anything but weatherproof. The wood has substantially split in several places and, despite some of the cells being occupied, is now looking to be in a sorry state, I don't think any bees will be emerging in the spring!I like the idea and I like the design but the problem is a fundamental one of English weather and seemingly non-weathered wood. I do reserve the thought however that I may have just been unlucky and maybe - if you purchase one - you should ask the manufacturers if it should and/or ought to bee (!) treated.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Excellent product, arrived ready for use. Placed on a south facing wall on 21st April 2011, within three hours already in use by three lawn bees. By the 29th almost completely used as a hive. it also makes an excellent time waster, by watching the bees flying in and out. The video shows the hive in use on the first day.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I already have a bumble bee box sited in my garden, but as there seemed to be a lot of solitary bees around this year I decided to get one of these as well. First impressions on opening the box were favourable. Construction is solid and 'chunky' although I did wonder why the timber used was un-treated. However given the favourable price I guess it will be no hardship to replace the hive in a few years assuming the wood does rot.
The bees seemed to take to the new hive very quickly and there was soon a lot of activity with bees going in and out the various holes, several of which were sealed as eggs had been laid. I've noticed other insects using the hive too (lace-wings in particular).
As far as I'm concerned, this is a useful addition to my garden.
The bees seemed to take to the new hive very quickly and there was soon a lot of activity with bees going in and out the various holes, several of which were sealed as eggs had been laid. I've noticed other insects using the hive too (lace-wings in particular).
As far as I'm concerned, this is a useful addition to my garden.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
This arrived yesterday and is fantastic - very well made and designed. Am looking forward to putting it in a sunny spot in the garden and watching all the activity which others... Read more
Published 6 days ago by BP London
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
I am really pleased with this bee box, I sited in where I had previously had old box and within a week it is being used. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Pam the critic
5.0 out of 5 stars
:Lovely bee house
Brought this and put it straight up, it has a loop in the back to hang it on (hope its strong enough for winter)
Looks so much better then just having the long cane tube... Read more
Looks so much better then just having the long cane tube... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Voice of the Beehive
I bought this back in January and, wanting to test its capacity to be able to cope with a British winter / spring, I nailed it to my trellis immediately. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hermes Love
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
OK but only just. The whole thing seems pretty basic to me (almost a rip off)..no real instructions and pretty disappointing in my opinion. Read more
Published 2 months ago by horace
4.0 out of 5 stars
happy mum
I bought this for my mum as she loves watching wildlife and she is very happy with it although not used yet
Published 2 months ago by geraldine howells
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Bee Hotel we have come across.
Having purchased several of these type of "Bee" sancturies over the last 18 months this is undouptedly the best, bothin terms of its design and manufacture.
Published 3 months ago by James Fitzpatrick.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bought as a Christmas present. Very prompt delivery.
Overall I was quite pleased with this item. Just disappointed that two or three pieces of the wood had significant splits
Published 4 months ago by jams
5.0 out of 5 stars
solitary bee hive
Bought for friends who both loved the Solitary Bee Hive.. both fitted them immediately. Well made and prompt delivery. I want one for myself now!
Published 4 months ago by mitch
1.0 out of 5 stars
good concept, poor construction
A great idea however the design is poor. The wood used is porous,soft and weak. On receipt, the roof was already broken in two places where it overhangs the body of the house. Read more
Published 4 months ago by honeymum
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