Spring Mason Bee Mud Box

Mason Bee Mud Box: The Original Mud Architects! Female mason bees are nature's architects, building nest chambers with clay-rich mud to create individual spaces for each developing baby bee. Each chamber is sealed with a thick mud cap to protect their offspring from predators, ensuring they emerge healthy and ready to pollinate in the spring. Did you know? Mason bees won't nest unless a reliable source of clay mud is available within 25 sq. ft.! Why Clay-Mud is Essential: Mason bees prefer mud with a high clay content, similar to modeling clay. Arid locations, sandy soil, and rooftop gardens often lack the proper moisture levels to keep mud usable for mason bees. The Mud Box: A Smart Solution with Capillary Action The Mason Bee Mud Box uses capillary action to ensure that mason bees always have access to perfectly moist mud. Here's how it works: Water stored in the Mud Box is wicked up through the black capillary cloth and under the Mason Bee Mud Mix. This keeps the clay mud at th