{"title":"Pollinator Boxes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bee-book","title":"Preorder The Bee Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease allow me 2-3 weeks to build your Bee Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bee Book ~patent pending~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn your backyard into a living storybook with the Bee Book Observation Bee Box. An interactive and Intricately designed nesting habitat that lets you observe the secret life of solitary bees up close, page by page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted like a wooden book, this nesting box features individual “pages” of nesting tunnels with removable plexiglass panels on each layer. Hinges allow the layers to open like a book, offering a gentle, non-invasive way to peek inside and witness the bees at work, laying eggs, sealing off chambers, and growing from egg to larva, to cocoon and even watching adult bees emerge from their cocoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the Bee Book, you’ll find a cocoon storage chamber with an exit hole, ideal for cocoons, giving emerging bees an easy way to find their way out come spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach “page” includes illustrations and bee facts, making it perfect for kids, classrooms, and anyone curious about native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Hang in a Dappled Sunlight Spot\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use the keyhole slot on the back for secure, flush mounting on a fence or wall facing southeast for morning sun.  The Bee Book needs to mounted flush against a wall or structure to protect the nesting blocks from the environment and rain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watch the Bees Nest\u003c\/strong\u003e – Solitary bees like mason and leafcutter bees will use the tunnels to lay eggs and seal in provisions for their young. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Peek Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e – Open the hinged layers to view the tunnels through the plexiglass windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Harvest \u0026amp; Store Cocoons\u003c\/strong\u003e – In fall, you can harvest the cocoons and place them in an unheated shed or garage and in the spring place the cocoons in the upper storage area of The Bee Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Learn \u0026amp; Share\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enjoy the illustrated facts on each page and turn your Bee Book into an educational tool for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged “pages” with removable plexiglass for cocoon harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper cocoon storage chamber with exit hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated bee facts for education and fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy flush-mount keyhole slot for wall or fence installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for mason bees, leafcutter bees, and other cavity nesters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bee Book isn’t just a nesting box—it’s a window into the secret \u0026amp; wild world of bees and a celebration of their essential role in our ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is handmade, from the artwork, cutting the wood and plexiglass, there will be some “happy little accidents” that may not be identical to the one pictured, it will be functional. \u003cbr\u003eThe Bee Book is made for our cavity nesting bees, since the bees are wild, we cannot guarantee that the bees will use this book, even with the correct dimensions for the cavities, the bees may use another desirable cavities to nest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther solitary insects like beneficial non agressive wasps could also use this and it is very interesting to observe them as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsects not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBookmark QR code with PDF instructions included \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese types of bees do not make honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not forget to unpack the bee roof when unpacking! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bee Book is not meant to lay flat, please mount in an upright position flat against a structure to protect the nesting blocks from the environment and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Buzz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019204444417,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/1672\/4737\/files\/IMG_0719.jpg?v=1767885755"},{"product_id":"paint-your-own-pollinator-box","title":"Paint Your Own Pollinator Box","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaint Your Own Pollinator Box – Creative Kit for Nature Lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite pollinators into your backyard with a hands-on, artful experience! This DIY kit includes everything you need to design and decorate your own pollinator nesting box, perfect for supporting solitary cavity-nesting bees and other beneficial insects. Whether you’re a budding naturalist, eco-conscious gardener, or simply love to paint, this kit offers a fun and meaningful way to connect with the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌼 An unfinished wooden pollinator box (designed for cavity nesting native bees)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 A curated set of vibrant paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖌️ Paintbrushes \u0026amp; stencils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐝 Nesting materials to fill the box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 A Beeacon orientation marker to help bees find their nest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📘Scan QR code for instructions and tips on where to place your box for the best pollinator support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Insect ID card of the inhabitants you will observe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for kids, families, classrooms, or garden enthusiasts, this kit is both an art project and an act of pollinator conservation. Every box helps provide much-needed nesting space for solitary bees—gentle, non-aggressive super pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft. Create. 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At this point you will receive mason bees cocoons that will be in the box ready to emerge. After a few days to 2 weeks, the bees will emerge, then mate, and start foraging, pollinating and nest making. After about 4-6 weeks, the Mason bees will have filled some of the nesting material, but throughout the summer, other cavity nesting bees will also use these tubes. Midsummer we will come back over and install Leafcutter bee cocoons, and as the same with Mason bees will emerge, mate, start foraging, pollinating and nesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the season, we will take the box with the nesting material and bees to a safe place to store for the winter and if you continue to want this service, we will bring the box back the following Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee box on a solid structure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor sitting on solid structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer a stand alone bird house pole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to note that while the bees are provided with the nesting box, they may choose to nest elsewhere. Cavity nesting bees seek out natural cavities such as plant stems, old beetle burrows, or other small openings. They do not create holes themselves but will use existing structures that suit their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bees do not produce honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice covers one spring\/summer season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid April-September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eThese bees are so gentle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are solitary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don’t sting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide the nesting box, mason bees in the spring, Leafcutter bees in the summer, and we will periodically checks if needed to ensure the nesting box is being used successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimeline for the season-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will drop the Spring bees with the bee box around mid to late April, we can decide together a good spot to place the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mid to late June, we will drop off the Summer bees, remove any nesting material that were used by the mason bees and replace with new nesting material for the Summer bees to use. 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Plus smaller is better as it will reduce the introduction of pests and disease. 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