I am getting my first batch of leafcutters this summer, after the mason bees are done. I do not have a west facing location that gets sun due to all the trees around our yard, what would be the next best spot? We are in western wa...there are spots in our yard where the sun hits as it gets close to noon, maybe that would be the best alternative?
What do I do with my leaf cutter bees house during the winter time? I’m in northeastern Pennsylvania. Do I just leave it out? I still have the tubes that were sent to me over the spring. Do I clean them out do I throw them away what do I do? Will there be lava in there now? Thank you. Donna
I bought 10 tubes of leaf cutter bees, when they came in the mail I put them straight away into the fridge (it was over 90) and later that evening put the tubes in the bee house. That was 2 days ago and I don’t see any bees. These came from a company, not Crown. Do I need to take them out of the tubes? Suggestions??
Yes, you should try to take them out, or just wait. Sometimes leafcutters are flying around when you don't know and are building their cocoons, just what like happened to me!
Native bees like leaf cutter bees and mason bees are very docile. You really have to harass them to make them sting. Trying to catch them in your fingers or maybe sitting on them would get you stung - maybe. Male leaf cutter bees and mason bees can't sting at all, and the females really, really don't want to.
Um... These aren't honey bees they're mason bees or leafcutter bees. They do not make honey but they pollinate way better than honey bees. they are solitary so they do not have a queen so they're aren't that many bees and the female is capable of a small sting
Just ordered my leafcutters ready for spring here in Wellington, New Zealand
My bees arrive in a few days... your video regarding installation is very informative. Wish me and the bees luck!
Blessings on you:)
I am getting my first batch of leafcutters this summer, after the mason bees are done. I do not have a west facing location that gets sun due to all the trees around our yard, what would be the next best spot? We are in western wa...there are spots in our yard where the sun hits as it gets close to noon, maybe that would be the best alternative?
i would really to watch your bees update.
thank you
I think I have other videos on these bees. Go to my page and type out bees in my search box on my main page:)
For how many hours a leafcutter can be kept closed
shouldn't it the beehouse facing east not west or is it on the west facing east?
How big of a whole do you need if you are using cane poles for your leaf cutter bees
"in my case sun rises in the east and sets in the west", um that's is how it is everywhere
Thanks, captain obvious! Jk this comment is hilarious 😂
What do I do with my leaf cutter bees house during the winter time? I’m in northeastern Pennsylvania. Do I just leave it out? I still have the tubes that were sent to me over the spring. Do I clean them out do I throw them away what do I do? Will there be lava in there now? Thank you. Donna
Here's a nice article about how to store them. You can also do a search and find videos about how to store them.
Is it okay to use plastic pipes instead of hollow bamboo stalks for Leaf Cutter Bee house?
I have a leafcutterbee house but they have yet to open from the cocoons that was three days ago I got my nesting box and bees etc.. What should I do?
I have a leafcutterbee house and a spider in it. How can i get rid of that spider and small ants were in there? Do you have an answer?
My bees haven't hatched yet and they've been out in 75º+ weather for about 2 weeks. When are they going to hatch?
impressive, informative Video. 4 thumbs up !
Great video!
Thank you 😊
What is the difference between leaf cutter bees and mason bees ?
Leaf cutters cuts leaves and stuffing their tunnel with it and mason use mud
I bought 10 tubes of leaf cutter bees, when they came in the mail I put them straight away into the fridge (it was over 90) and later that evening put the tubes in the bee house. That was 2 days ago and I don’t see any bees. These came from a company, not Crown.
Do I need to take them out of the tubes? Suggestions??
Yes, you should try to take them out, or just wait. Sometimes leafcutters are flying around when you don't know and are building their cocoons, just what like happened to me!
Wat is the music at beginning of video?
Thats genius native pollinators for the Garden too bad Im kinda scared of 🐝 lol
Native bees like leaf cutter bees and mason bees are very docile. You really have to harass them to make them sting. Trying to catch them in your fingers or maybe sitting on them would get you stung - maybe. Male leaf cutter bees and mason bees can't sting at all, and the females really, really don't want to.
I was surprised that a white flower new color I was told due to bee pollination
How many bees did you add to each house? I just built my box and I'm trying to figure out how many bees to purchase.
i wish these houses were more affordable! jesus i wanted a mason bee house for my daughter and the prices were from $60 to $80 bucks, unreal
Hi please can you let me know what I need to start a new business of honey bees thank you
Um... These aren't honey bees they're mason bees or leafcutter bees. They do not make honey but they pollinate way better than honey bees. they are solitary so they do not have a queen so they're aren't that many bees and the female is capable of a small sting
Clean for parasites, after that you just cleaned for willy-nilly