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Spring Natural Reeds for Mason Bees - 8mm

Spring Natural Reeds for Mason Bees - 8mm

Regular price $17.95 USD
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Premium-quality natural reeds, ideal for various bee species!

Bee's love reeds! Mason bees thrive in reeds of various sizes ensuring they find the perfect fit for her home.

Crafted from natural lake bed reeds they are easy to open and harvest. Every reed features a natural node at one end, effectively sealing it against intrusion by pests, safeguarding the nesting space. 

Specifications:

  • Material: Natural lake bed reeds (not bamboo)
  • Length: 6 inches
  • Inside Diameter: Ranges between 7-10mm
  • Available Quantities: 50 or 250 pieces

Product Features:

  • Visually Attractive: Crafted from natural lake bed reeds, our nesting materials provide a suitable habitat and add aesthetic appeal to your garden or outdoor space. The slight size variation caters to the specific needs of female bees, ensuring they find the perfect nesting environment.
  • Handcrafted: Each reed is meticulously hand-cut and gathered, ensuring quality and authenticity.
  • Natural Node Seal: Every reed features a natural node at one end, effectively sealing it against intrusion by parasitic wasps and other pests, safeguarding the nesting space.
  • Easy Harvesting: Come fall, harvesting is a breeze. Crack open the end of the reed with your fingers and gently pull it apart to reveal cocoons and identify any unwanted pests.
  • Versatile: Ideal for various bee species, including spring mason bees, wild cavity-nesting bees, and beneficial solitary wasps, our natural reeds provide a welcoming habitat for a diverse range of pollinators.

Options:

  • Reed Splitter: Our Reed Splitter tool makes accessing cocoons and pests within reeds and bamboo effortless.
  • Cocoon Finder: Simplify the process of identifying partially filled reeds from empty ones with our Cocoon Finder tool.
  • Bee Wayfinders: Bee Wayfinders are "signposts" that add additional visual hints to help females locate their nesting cavities quickly.

Enhance your garden's biodiversity and support solitary bee populations with our premium-quality natural reeds.

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