1 Power Drill For drilling in the cavities that bees will nest in.
5 Drill Bits (2mm to 10mm) This range of drill sizes accommodates various solitary bee species
1 Saw or Axe For cutting the log if needed.
1 Mounting Stick For propping up the bee hotel once it's ready
1 Natural Sealant Optional. Some use on wood's exterior (not in or around the cavities).
Ingredients
1pieceSandpaperTo smooth out the drilled holes.
1pieceUntreated Log or Wooden BlockThe bee hotel's foundation. Must be rot resistant.
1coatingNatural SealantOptional. Some use on wood's exterior (not in or around the cavities).
Instructions
Choose an untreated and rot-resistant wooden log or block
Drill cavities for the bee hotel rooms
Drill hole for the post
Make a post and stick it in the bee hotel's underside
Put it in the ground, positioned 3-5 feet up and angled downwards (for flooding).
Plant native flowers all around for your local solitary bee species.
Notes
Wood Selection: Must be untreated.
Hole Sizes: it's best to provide a range, from 2mm to 10mm.
Bee Hotel Location: Sunny spot facing south or southeast is best.
Maintenance: You should give it a look at least every month or two to check for parasites and disease.
Planting for Bees! This is the key! You'll want to plant native flowers all around your bee hotel in order to please all the varieties of bee species you're attracting with the different sized cavities (from 2mm to 10mm).