Habitat & Nesting
Information About Native Bees and Other Pollinators
Habitat, Over-Wintering, & Nesting
Some solitary bees nest in plant stems. Leaving plant stems during the dormant season and cutting them to varying heights in the spring can provide these stem-nesting bees with additional habitat. Here are some great resources on creating habitat for stem-nesting bees.
- How to create habitat for stem-nesting bees- University of Minnesota Extension
- Overwintering and Nesting Habitat for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects - Xerces Society
- How to Create Habitat for Stem-Nesting Bees – Xerces Society
- Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden- NC State Extension
- Leave behind some stems for bee habitat- Oregon State Extension Service
- How to Create Habitat for Stem-Nesting Bees- Grow Native Massachusetts
- Increasing Nesting Habitat for Native Bees - Xerces Society
- No Mow May - Bee City USA
Bee Hotels
Bee hotels can be a fun addition to your backyard. When traditional nesting places such as wood or plant stems aren’t available, bees can find haven in this human-made structure. Usually, the hotel is made of hollow reeds or wood with drilled holes. Below is a list of publications on how to construct, manage, and maintain your bee hotels.
