the "Orchardist"

This is our professional 50-hole nest box. When full of nesting bees it can produce enough pollinators to pollinate 1/2 acre of fruit trees (that's 300 or more bees!). Consider that in some fruit orchards (e.g. almonds, apples) 2 honey bee hives per acre are recommended. The Orchardist may thus be equivalent to the pollination power of an entire bee hive, about 50,000 honey bees!

This model was developed from USDA research wisdom and is the culmination of our best design work and years of field testing. We use the same model in our own Blue Orchard Bee production operations.

Advantages:

Lightweight, easy to transport, store.

6-inch depth optimizes attractiveness to the bees.

Removable back makes nest counting and access easy.

Hollow interior aids in keeping nest dry and helps reduce pollen mite populations in an incubation chamber.

Looks Nice! (even though, as we say, "The bees don't care!")

The box always comes with a full load of white 6-inch inserts. Replacements are our SI6WC, 100 inserts or 2 years worth. Construction includes a built-in metal hanger bracket and we supply 2 nails. All you need to install is a hammer! If you are serious about pollination, this is the tool for you!

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