Spring Mason Bee Mud Box

Mason Bees: The Original Mud Architects!
Support your mason bees with the Mason Bee Mud Box, a simple yet essential tool for ensuring their nesting success. Female mason bees rely on clay-rich mud to construct the walls of their nest chambers, safeguarding their offspring with thick mud caps. Without a nearby, reliable source of moist clay-mud (within 25 sq. ft.), female bees may abandon their nests. This issue is common in arid locations, sandy soils, and rooftop gardens, where maintaining moisture can be a challenge.

The Mason Bee Mud Box solves this problem using capillary action, ensuring your clay-mud mix stays perfectly moist for nesting. The water stored in the box wicks up through the included capillary cloth, keeping the mud at an ideal consistency for mason bees. With this innovative solution, you'll create the perfect nesting environment and support the health of your pollinators.

Features

• Capillary Action for Optimal Moisture: The Mud Box uses capillary cloth to draw water upward, maintaining the perfect moisture level for mason bee mud.
• Vital for Nesting Success: Clay-rich mud is essential for mason bee females to build secure nest chambers and protect their offspring.
• Effortless Maintenance: Water stored in the box lasts 1-2 weeks depending on weather conditions, reducing the need for frequent refills.
• Designed for Challenging Environments: Perfect for rooftop gardens, arid climates, and areas with sandy soil that struggle to retain moisture.
• Eco-Friendly and Durable: Made with high-quality, reusable materials for years of pollinator support.

What’s Included

• 1 Cup of Dried Clay (Mason Bee Mud Mix)
• 1 Capillary Cloth
• 1 Mud Box
• Instructions for Set-Up

Specifications

• Mud Mix Quantity: 1 cup (dried clay)
• Water Storage Duration: 1-2 weeks (depending on weather)
• Recommended Placement: Within 25 sq. ft. of mason bee nesting materials
• Box Material: Durable and reusable design
• Setup Time: 5-10 minutes

Documentation

Detailed setup instructions are included with the product and can also be downloaded online for your convenience.

Pro Tips for Success

• Locate Near Nesting Sites: Place the Mud Box within 25 sq. ft. of your bee house or nesting materials to encourage nesting behavior.
• Ensure Water Availability: Check the water level in the storage bin weekly, especially during hot or dry weather.
• Support Bloom Availability: Provide nearby flowering plants for your mason bees to forage.
• Seasonal Preparation: Use the Mud Box in early spring to ensure it's ready for mason bee activity as temperatures rise.

Shipping Information

• Delivery Timeline: Ships within 2 business days of order placement.
• Shipping Cost: Included in the product price for U.S. orders.

Create the perfect nesting environment for your mason bees with the Mason Bee Mud Box. Order today to support these vital pollinators and boost your garden’s productivity!