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product_id: 47963839
title: "Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hive, Tried and Tested. Comes with cleaning brush."
brand: "wildlife world"
price: "$100"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 12
category: "Wildlife World"
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# FSC-certified durable timber Precisely sized holes for solitary bees Stacking trays for easy inspection Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hive, Tried and Tested. Comes with cleaning brush.

**Brand:** wildlife world
**Price:** $100
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐝 Unlock the buzz: Your garden’s VIP habitat for solitary bees!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hive, Tried and Tested. Comes with cleaning brush. by wildlife world
- **How much does it cost?** $100 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/47963839-wildlife-world-solitary-bee-hive-tried-and-tested-comes-cleaning)

## Best For

- wildlife world enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wildlife world brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bee Magnet:** Hole sizes tailored to attract safe, non-swarming solitary bees like Mason and Leafcutter bees.
- • **Interactive Design:** Stacking trays open easily for hands-on bee observation and maintenance.
- • **Safe & Educational:** Perfect for families—non-aggressive bees and a live learning experience.
- • **Eco-Friendly & Durable:** Crafted from FSC-certified timber for longevity and sustainability.
- • **Garden’s Best Friend:** Boosts pollination naturally, enhancing flowers, fruits, and veggies.

## Overview

The Wildlife World Interactive Wooden Bee House is a sustainably crafted, FSC-certified timber habitat designed with precision-sized holes to attract solitary bees such as Mason and Leafcutter species. Featuring innovative stacking trays, it allows easy inspection and cleaning, making it an educational and eco-friendly addition to any garden. This safe, non-swarming bee haven supports natural pollination, enhancing your garden’s productivity while fostering wildlife conservation.

## Description

Durable, FSC-certified timber hive with precisely sized holes attracts non-swarming solitary bees, providing a safe, educational habitat to support pollination.

Review: Well Made, Great Design and Brilliant For Bees. - The Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hive is an excellent, robust and well-designed resource and haven for your garden and home. I say the word 'haven' because it is just that a safe haven for solitary bees. The price is very fair for this hive which is made from good quality timber. It should, with a little forethought and care last you years and provide a nest for the bees as well as giving your flowers, garden and fruits a big boost whilst doing nature a big favour. The box is robust and requires no maintenance. To locate I would have it about 1 to 2 metres high on a warm wall or fence facing South- South East. Ideally close to flowing trees or plants. I located mine under the eaves if the roof to ensure the box is protected from the worst of the weather, snow or rain. That is really all you need to know it is a worthwhile and thoughtful investment- as a gift it is brilliant. Now the next bit is a little anecdotal and not essential to read but where else can I write this? About ten years ago I was fortunate to work as a supply teacher in a school in Stallingborough. We were doing a project on mini-beasts and I found the school had a professionally made 'solitary bees' hive. I screwed it to the wall on the classroom wall and was amazed that within a day the hive was used. During the rest of the next few months the hive was full. Now I considered myself quite well read on Mini-beasts – as a Primary Teacher I needed to be. But the hive and actually being able to observe the bees first hand was totally educating. The children learned a great deal too. If you have no idea what solitary bees are like you can 'google ' the subject yourself. But this is far better you get the opportunity to see and attract the bees first hand. Now solitary bees don't sting so they are safe for children, adults and the elderly alike. This hive will attract Orchard/Mason bees early in the season (the bees use mud to seal the grubs and eggs) later the holes will be used by leafcutter bees that use leaves rather than mud to seal theirs. Now I was amazed at just how small and ant-like solitary bees are. You really can see how the two species evolved from the same genus in the far past. By installing this box you really are helping wildlife so give your self a pat on the back and congratulate yourself. Thanks for reading. PostScript. I repositioned my beehive about 1-metre high on a South Facing Wall of the House. This was at the end of April. Within 2 days solitary bees started using the holes. Other 'hives' longs drilled with holes and cut bamboo canes have just been ignored. The key is location location location. Warm wall, and sunny South facing. I've enclosed a few photos showing close ups of the holes 7 filled by Mason Bees the 8th by leaf cutter. The hive is in constant use. PSS. One year later the bees have hatched. The males are the first to hatch and frantically try to break into the cells containing the females so they can mate. But the problem is that the new females have begun to lay a new brood so it is hard to know if and when to clean out the hive. Latest problem is a woodpecker has attacked the nesting holes in an attempt to eat the larva. Nature in the raw. Ppps. Noticed all the 'new hives' I put up have been used but this one seemed to have holes everywhere. I took the box apart and found that none of the holes had been reused. Could this because of the 'debris' left behind by this years hatchlings? Or the fact the all the bees seemed to be disturbed by the males/ I have cleaned out the tubes and place the box in the shed and plan to put it up early in the new year.
Review: Good quality product - Looked great in the garden.

## Features

- Our original design, Solitary Bee Hive, is an interactive solitary bee habitat constructed in durable FSC-certified timber with stacking trays that you can open for inspection and cleaning.
- Always a friend to the gardener, attracting solitary bees to the garden is safe and beneficial for pollinating flowers, fruit and vegetables.
- This habitat's hole sizes are precisely specified to attract non-swarming bees like the Red Mason Bee, Leafcutter Bee, and other solitary bees. These friendly bees are industrious and safe around children and pets. The bees are naturally attracted to holes in wood, and the Wildlife World solitary beehive provides a habitat that has become harder to find in modern gardens.
- Fascinating and great for education, the beehive trays can be carefully separated to view small cells' formation where the eggs are laid or where predators have been active.
- Site in a sunny position facing between south to the southeast to catch some morning sun. Mounting height between ground level and 1.5m. No chemical treatments are needed as the habitat is made from durable FSC-certified timber. You may inspect stacking trays after bee activity has ceased (Autumn/Winter) Protect full bee tubes with mesh to prevent predation by woodpeckers

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001HIYW44 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,134 in Business, Industry & Science ( See Top 100 in Business, Industry & Science ) 3 in Bee Houses |
| Colour | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,340) |
| Date First Available | 6 Oct. 2008 |
| Included components | 1 Solitary Bee Hive |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 499 g |
| Item model number | SBH1 |
| Manufacturer | Wildlife World |
| Material | Wood |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part number | SBH1 |
| Plug profile | wall |
| Product Dimensions | 16 x 17 x 18 cm; 498.95 g |
| Specific uses | Active |
| Style | Modern rustic |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Wildlife World
- **Colour:** Natural
- **Material:** Wood
- **Product dimensions:** 16.5D x 18W x 18H centimetres
- **Style:** Modern rustic

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I paint this with the kind of paint used for fences? Or treat it with wood preserver? Or will this have a detrimental effect on the bees?**
A: You can buy special beehive paint in traditional white. Amazon may have it or go to Thornes website.

**Q: Where in the garden would I need to put it sunny or part  shade also how high  up**
A: Put it on a sunny south facing wall, fence or post at least one meter above the ground. Bees don't like a spot that is to shady, wobbles or is windy. When I first put mine up after a few months it had spider webs over it. Having looked in to this it was because the place I had put it was to dark.

**Q: Autumn and winter are coming now. Are they still good to be placed outside at this time of year or shall I wait until spring?**
A: Hi there. I am afraid I am not an expert but my understanding is that solitary bees will have laid their eggs and used the hive spring - summer and by autumn actvity will cease and the eggs will be incubating through the winter. However, I don't see why you can't put the hive up now! Enjoy.

**Q: Ive purchased loads of bee friendly plants to go with this in my small garden-are these successful in urban areas?**
A: They are yes especially if you’ve got bee friendly plants to attract them. Don’t expect them to move in immediately but when they come they are great to watch especially the leaf cutters

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Made, Great Design and Brilliant For Bees.
*by G***K on 13 September 2017*

The Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hive is an excellent, robust and well-designed resource and haven for your garden and home. I say the word 'haven' because it is just that a safe haven for solitary bees. The price is very fair for this hive which is made from good quality timber. It should, with a little forethought and care last you years and provide a nest for the bees as well as giving your flowers, garden and fruits a big boost whilst doing nature a big favour. The box is robust and requires no maintenance. To locate I would have it about 1 to 2 metres high on a warm wall or fence facing South- South East. Ideally close to flowing trees or plants. I located mine under the eaves if the roof to ensure the box is protected from the worst of the weather, snow or rain. That is really all you need to know it is a worthwhile and thoughtful investment- as a gift it is brilliant. Now the next bit is a little anecdotal and not essential to read but where else can I write this? About ten years ago I was fortunate to work as a supply teacher in a school in Stallingborough. We were doing a project on mini-beasts and I found the school had a professionally made 'solitary bees' hive. I screwed it to the wall on the classroom wall and was amazed that within a day the hive was used. During the rest of the next few months the hive was full. Now I considered myself quite well read on Mini-beasts – as a Primary Teacher I needed to be. But the hive and actually being able to observe the bees first hand was totally educating. The children learned a great deal too. If you have no idea what solitary bees are like you can 'google ' the subject yourself. But this is far better you get the opportunity to see and attract the bees first hand. Now solitary bees don't sting so they are safe for children, adults and the elderly alike. This hive will attract Orchard/Mason bees early in the season (the bees use mud to seal the grubs and eggs) later the holes will be used by leafcutter bees that use leaves rather than mud to seal theirs. Now I was amazed at just how small and ant-like solitary bees are. You really can see how the two species evolved from the same genus in the far past. By installing this box you really are helping wildlife so give your self a pat on the back and congratulate yourself. Thanks for reading. PostScript. I repositioned my beehive about 1-metre high on a South Facing Wall of the House. This was at the end of April. Within 2 days solitary bees started using the holes. Other 'hives' longs drilled with holes and cut bamboo canes have just been ignored. The key is location location location. Warm wall, and sunny South facing. I've enclosed a few photos showing close ups of the holes 7 filled by Mason Bees the 8th by leaf cutter. The hive is in constant use. PSS. One year later the bees have hatched. The males are the first to hatch and frantically try to break into the cells containing the females so they can mate. But the problem is that the new females have begun to lay a new brood so it is hard to know if and when to clean out the hive. Latest problem is a woodpecker has attacked the nesting holes in an attempt to eat the larva. Nature in the raw. Ppps. Noticed all the 'new hives' I put up have been used but this one seemed to have holes everywhere. I took the box apart and found that none of the holes had been reused. Could this because of the 'debris' left behind by this years hatchlings? Or the fact the all the bees seemed to be disturbed by the males/ I have cleaned out the tubes and place the box in the shed and plan to put it up early in the new year.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality product
*by R***N on 29 December 2025*

Looked great in the garden.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy but the top holes are not smooth inside
*by A***S on 24 April 2025*

Very sturdy and easy to take apart. However, there are 3 negatives for me. Firstly, one of mine is cracked in the top section but this doesn't affect it's usability. Secondly, I am glad I took them both apart before using them as all the holes had lots of loose saw dust in them which I cleaned out. Thirdly, and probably the most serious, the top section of holes which you can't get to hadn't been smoothly drilled out so there were lots of thin shards of wood sticking into the holes which could be dangerous for the bees - used the cleaning brush to remove what I could but I may just block those holes up so they can't be used.

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