{"product_id":"leafcutter-bee-chalet","title":"Leafcutter Bee Chalet","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLeafcutter Bee Chalet\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can all use a little more pollination. Become a leafcutter bee keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaise gentle-natured leafcutter bees. See your garden explode with blossom as a result!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique leafcutter bee chalet with easy tear nesting tubes is designed specifically to provide a home for leafcutter bees. These types of bees do not swarm, are gregarious and safe around children and pets, they are naturally attracted to the easy tear nesting tubes. The leafcutter bee chalet provides a habitat that has become harder for them to find in modern gardens today. The leafcutter bee chalet can be sited at any time of the year. It will also be used by other species of New Zealand native solitary bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeafcutter bee chalet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 EasyTear Nesting Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBee attractor pack – wildflower seed mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite the leafcutter bee chalet in a visible warm place ideally to catch the morning sun. It is helpful to have soil nearby and food sources such as flowers, fruit trees, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach to trees, pergolas, fences etc. in a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough these bees do not swarm they are gregarious and once the box is used, occupation will increase in the following years. Increasing pollination of fruit trees, flower gardens and vegetable gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the solid timber construction and insulation value, the leafcutter bee chalet will not need to be taken inside in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Creative Woodcraft’s wildflower seed mix nearby to help encourage birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further information please visit our educational web recourse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beegap.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BeeGAP.co.nz\"\u003ewww.BeeGAP.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e (Gardeners Adding Pollinators).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Creative Woodcraft, we do not endorse drilled nesting holes in wood or bamboo tubes as these cannot be cleaned or inspected!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis leafcutter bee chalet is made from quality timber sourced from local, sustainable managed forest plantations. Nontoxic water based stains and sealants are used wherever possible in the manufacturing of our products. The leafcutter bee chalet can be re-stained periodically to maintain its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaise leafcutter bees and encourage other native cavity nesting solitary bees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Woodcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31295748624,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1818\/4815\/products\/woodhouse31.jpg?v=1489044378","url":"https:\/\/creativewoodcraft.co.nz\/products\/leafcutter-bee-chalet","provider":"Creative Woodcraft Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}