Comments on: Creating a Bumblebee Nest

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:36:04 +0000

Some bumblebees have nested between the layers of a flannel bedsheet that was folded up on my porch, previously used to cover and protect plants from the late frost and freeze we had this spring. I don’t know what to do with them. Some of the hatched out bees have gotten caught under the sheet layer and died. I humped it up in the middle so they can fly in and out. It has to be hot though because there isn’t much air flow. What should I do with them?

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:44:10 +0000

What a lovely webpage. Thankyou for the helpful bumblebee nest design :-).
I’ll give it a go next winter.

By: Tim Nelin

Tim Nelin — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 19:29:01 +0000

Does this information apply to Northern Climates, such as Central British Columbia, Canada?

By: Claire Jones

Claire Jones — Fri, 10 May 2019 13:34:21 +0000

In reply to Tina J. Just observe who goes in and out. I wouldn't open to check

By: Tina J

Tina J — Thu, 09 May 2019 16:06:17 +0000

Is there a way, or should we peek in from time to time to make sure that is in fact occupied by bumblebees and not wasps or other unwelcome guest?

By: Claire Jones

Claire Jones — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:45:54 +0000

In reply to Sandra. Thanks for caring!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:22:32 +0000

I’m am so very fascinated with all things bees!!! I really need help showing my love and support for bee colonies everywhere! I plant sunflowers for the bees! (Squirrels sometime destroy them ) I don’t ever spray my grass and won’t spray weeds ! I would love a hive I buy honey every trip to the grocery and wax pollen etc etc. thanks for the info and all that you do for us !