The bee nester is constructed in durable sustainably sourced timber with additional stacking trays which you can open for inspection and cleaning. Always a friend to the gardener attracting solitary bees to the garden is not only safe but beneficial to the pollination of flowers fruit and vegetables.The hole sizes of this habitat are precisely specified to attract non-swarming bees like the Red Mason Bee Leafcutter Bee and other solitary bees. These friendly bees are industrious and safe around children and pets. The bees are naturally attracted to holes in wood and the solitary beehive provides a habitat that has become harder to find in modern gardens.NEW FEATURE the roof section flips up to reveal a perspex covered tray allowing frequent easy monitoring of bee nesting activity and larvae development.Site in a sunny position facing between south to the south-east to catch some morning sun.Mounting height between ground level and 1.5m.No chemical treatments needed as the habitat is made from durable sustainably sourced timber.You may inspect stacking trays after bee activity has ceased (Autumn/Winter)Protect full bee tubes with mesh to prevent predation by woodpeckersDimensions: 210 x 180 x 155 mmWeight: 1.06kg