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Mason Bee Nests - 600 Replacement Tubes
Toxin-free, Kraft paper tubes are 6 inch long with a 5/16 inch diameter. Each is wrapped in acetate for added strength and moisture protection. By providing smooth paper tubes, the females have a lot less prep work to do for nest construction and can channel the extra time and energy into egg laying.
Tubes are superior to holes drilled in scrap wood because they are easily removed and replaced, preventing excessive accumulation and infestation by pests. Used nest holes may harbor mites that feed on mason bee babies and juveniles. These parasitic mites can buildup from year to year, harming the new brood.
By having shelters with removal tubes, it is easy to replenish the nest with a fresh supply of clean tubes, providing the pregnant females with a safe place to overwinter their offspring. Tubes that were never utilized may remain in the shelter. Compressed air can help clean out any debris or other insects that may have accumulated in the unused tubes. Case of 600
- Specifications
- Shipping Details
- Features & Benefits
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Size Dimensions
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Kraft paper tubes: 6”
long x 5/16” diameter
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Capacity
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Shelter for native mason
/ orchard bees
600 tubes: 6-7 eggs
compartments per tube
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Weight
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< ½ lb each
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Composition
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Inner Tubes: smooth, 6”
Kraft paper
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Quantity
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Case of 600
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Color
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LIGHT BROWN
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Assembly
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n/a
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Usage
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Increases the population
of native pollinators in your garden (orchard bees are more efficient than
honeybees)
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Key Features
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Earlier pollination of
garden edibles
Native mason bees are
less susceptible to honeybee ailments
Superior pollinators
when compared to honeybees
6” paper tubes are
preferred to holes in wooden block and also insure a higher female ratio
among eggs produced
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Origin
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Made in the USA
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Warranty
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1 year
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# of Parcels
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1 box – 2 lbs
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Method of Transit
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Ground Service
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Product Location
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Pennsylvania
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Time before shipping
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2-3 days
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Time in Transit
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1-2 weeks
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Dimensional Weight
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n/a
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S&H Fees
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$11 (lower 48 states only) $13 (AK,HI,PR - USPS)
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- These clean, replacement tubes perfectly fit our nesting shelters of 6 ½” in length, but can be used with any DIY nest of similar size
- Superior to holes drilled in scrap wood or dead trees
- Kraft paper tubes are each 6” long and 5/16” in diameter and have acetate wrap for added strength and moisture protection
- By providing smooth paper tubes, the females have a lot less prep work to do nest construction and can channel that extra time and energy into egg laying
- To maximize population densities, nests may be stacked and collectively grouped
- Species compatible with this nest design: Osmia lignaria, Osmia montana, and Osmia californica
- To minimize a buildup of parasite mites than may harm the babies, replace used tubes annually
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