Description
A thoughtful gift for a gardener or environmental activist that's passionate about saving our most precious pollinators, this habitat house makes an ideal sanctuary for bees to safely lay and hatch eggs throughout the seasons.
**How to use**: In early spring, attach the bee house against a flat surface that receives morning sunlight such as a wall, tree, or eave near a garden. The location should be protected from wind and off the ground. Plant native flowers and herbs nearby to attract pollinators. Make a moist soil patch nearby for the bees so they can create a mud-seal to protect their eggs.
*Fall*: In early or mid-fall, store the bee house in an outdoor shed, attached garage, or covered location to protect from harsh winter conditions. Do not store inside your home. The bee house should be full of cocooned larvae waiting to hatch.
*Spring*: When spring arrives again, return the bee house to its original location. Bees typically emerge from their cocoons after one to four consecutive days above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. After the bees have hatched and left, clean the bee house to continue the cycle.
**How to clean**: Soak the bee house in soapy water. Use a small bottle brush to scrub the tubes to remove excess larvae remnants and prevent bacteria from growing. Allow the house to dry out thoroughly before returning to use.
**About Heartfelt by Anthropologie**
Because we know that even the simplest gestures can create the most heartfelt moments, we curated this specialized capsule of *only-at-Anthro* gifts that are wrapped and ready to show her how much you care. Each delightful surprise is complete with a thoughtful message or tag for that personalized touch – whether it's to say “”I'm thinking of you”” or to send hugs and kisses from afar – and each is guaranteed to touch the heart and lift the spirit of someone you love.
A thoughtful gift for a gardener or environmental activist that's passionate about saving our most precious pollinators, this habitat house makes an ideal sanctuary for bees to safely lay and hatch eggs throughout the seasons.
**How to use**: In early spring, attach the bee house against a flat surface that receives morning sunlight such as a wall, tree, or eave near a garden. The location should be protected from wind and off the ground. Plant native flowers and herbs nearby to attract pollinators. Make a moist soil patch nearby for the bees so they can create a mud-seal to protect their eggs.
*Fall*: In early or mid-fall, store the bee house in an outdoor shed, attached garage, or covered location to protect from harsh winter conditions. Do not store inside your home. The bee house should be full of cocooned larvae waiting to hatch.
*Spring*: When spring arrives again, return the bee house to its original location. Bees typically emerge from their cocoons after one to four consecutive days above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. After the bees have hatched and left, clean the bee house to continue the cycle.
**How to clean**: Soak the bee house in soapy water. Use a small bottle brush to scrub the tubes to remove excess larvae remnants and prevent bacteria from growing. Allow the house to dry out thoroughly before returning to use.
**About Heartfelt by Anthropologie**
Because we know that even the simplest gestures can create the most heartfelt moments, we curated this specialized capsule of *only-at-Anthro* gifts that are wrapped and ready to show her how much you care. Each delightful surprise is complete with a thoughtful message or tag for that personalized touch – whether it's to say “”I'm thinking of you”” or to send hugs and kisses from afar – and each is guaranteed to touch the heart and lift the spirit of someone you love.
* Hexagon: 7″”H, 7.75″”W, 4.25″”D
* Tall: 11.5″”H, 5.5″”W, 3.75″”D
