Few people know that bee bees are protected today. Bumblebees are not the only bees that are losing their natural habitat and food due to the epidemic of chemical spraying, chemical fertilizers, mowed borders, and short-cropped lawns. If you want to help bumblebees and beautify your yard at the same time, bumblebees can help. In return, bumblebees will increase the fertility of your garden and make it bloom in the spring and summer. This is also important, because bumblebees need a lot of different food sources.
So what should the bees\’ home be like?
A bumblebee\’s home is not complicated. A small box with one opening and a long hallway are enough to make bumblebees feel secure.
It is important to insulate the house so that it is not too warm in the summer and not freezing in the winter. Temperatures should not fluctuate too much, but should be stable. If possible, place them in the shade of a tree and out of direct sunlight. Choose a quiet, well-ventilated area in the garden where the bumblebees will not be disturbed too much.
Be aware of bumblebees\’ access to the house. This should really only be left for the bumblebees themselves. For example, prop it up with something sticky or place it in a bowl of water. This way, ants and other pests that could endanger the bumblebees and destroy the nest will not enter.
The ideal dimensions of the house are about 25-30 cm. Ideally, 2-centimeter-thick boards should be used. To improve insulation, polystyrene should be laid on the walls, bottom and top. The polystyrene should be perforated with ventilation holes and goosenecks should be installed at the entrances.
In addition to bumblebee-specific stuffing, dried midge moss, hay, and tailor\’s wadding can be used to create a dwelling for the bumblebee to live with the queen bee. Just be careful not to bring unwanted inhabitants into the house along with the midge.
Don\’t forget to install sidings at the entrance to provide a takeoff and landing space. Ideally, the roof should be made of more boards and covered with waterproof material.