Mesikartano – artificial nest for Tree Bumblebee

Mesikartano – artificial nest for Tree Bumblebee
Nest’s inner dimension 20x20x20 cm, frame 21 mm conifer plywood and roof 9 mm film plywood. The front wall is hinged and opens from bottom edge. Vent holes have thick net to prevent parasites from coming in. Add 10 cm layer of feathermoss or mineral wool to the bottom of the nest.

Fasten the nest to a tree or a wall to 0,5-1,0 m height. Preferably to the way sun rises from. The species likes meadows and fields and is a primary pollinator to many garden plants in city environments. Flying time May-September.