Mason Bee House Construction
Should you decide to build houses for these type of bees, here's a tutorial on how to build one. It is quite easy. Be sure to read in between each post to recognize the most important details. I have divided into several posts for easy printing.
Materials:
4" x 4" Douglas Fir at least 6" long (actual dimension is 3.5" x 3.5")
1/4" plywood
2 pairs of matching hook and eye screws
4 pcs 3/4" wood screw
Reynolds Parchment Paper, 15" wide, at least 42" long
10 pcs Hibernating Mason Bees (Cocoons or in Straws)
Equipments:
Miter Saw or table saw or hand saw to cut the 4" x 4" wood
3/8" Drill bit for wood, at least 7" long.
1/16" drill bit
Drill Press or Drill with built-in level guide, or Ordinary Drill and 3" brace
Vise
Center Punch
Hammer
Ruler
Pencil
Screw Driver
1/4" metal rod, 1 ft long
Kitchen Knife
paper cutter or scissor
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