How to Attach the Nesting House

The nesting house is yours to keep. Please take it down after the mason bees and tubes are given back in June to prolong the life of the nesting house.

The nesting house is to be securely mounted to a southern/eastern wall, under an overhang if possible. Here are a few attachment options!

 

 
Screw or nail directy through back of the nesting house.

1) Either screw or nail directly through the back of the nesting house.

 

 

OR

 
Hang the nesting house on secure nails or hooks from your home.

2) Place sturdy eye hooks on top of the nesting house. Ensure that the eye hooks go into the vertical panel for extra strength.Hang the nesting house on secure nails or hooks from your home.

 

 

OR
 

In unable to nail to house, place 4" x 4" post adjacent to side of house and fasten nesting house on to it.

3) If you are unable to nail your house, place a 4" x 4" post adjacent to the side of your house and fasten the nexting house on to it (Photo 3).