Things to avoid
Avoid positioning your BeeHome in
a location that:
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Is prone to driving rain
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Will be hit by irrigation
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Above 2 meters high
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On the ground
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Is likely to overheat
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That receive NO sun
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Is near chemical sprays
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Cannot be easily viewed
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Doesn’t get morning sun
Positioning your BeeHome near
bird feeders is also not suggested
as emerging leafcutter bees will
become an attractive meal for
nearby birds.
More articles on your leafcutter
BeeHome can be found on our
websites “Learn” section here:
https://beegap.co.nz/learn
About Seasoned Nesting Trays
Seasoned nesting trays have
pheromones remaining within the
nesting tunnels of the wooden
nesting trays that the female
leafcutter bees would have secreted
during a previous year's breeding
season. This makes these nesting
trays highly valuable and a highly
attractive nesting option for future
generations of leafcutter bees.
You have two ends to your
seasoned leafcutter nesting trays.
One end has been lightly finished,
and the other has the helpful
markings from BeeGAP’s own
breeding programme. Feel free to
position the trays either way round.
Important Note:
It is important never to wash these
trays or use any type of detergents
or chemical on them. A gentle dry
brush is fine to remove any debris
or used leaf matter from a previous
leafcutter bee breeding season.
Hanging your BeeHome
Your
BeeHome
has
been
assembled to include a handy
hanging hook on the rear of the
product. This allows you to easily
hang the BeeHome on an existing
or new screw or nail (not included).
Once you’ve positioned your
BeeHome in your desired location,
ensure the nesting trays are firmly
pressed towards the back of the
BeeHome and the rubber band
remains around them - keeping
them securely together throughout
the leafcutter bee breeding season.
Note:
Ensure the fixing your BeeHome is
attached to is secure as the
BeeHome is not designed to be
dropped from a height.
For more information visit:
https://beegap.co.nz
