The Spring Mason Bee Mud Mix is an indispensable resource for nurturing the nesting habits of female Mason bees, providing them with the vital clay-rich mud essential for the construction of their nesting chambers. Crafted with precision and an understanding of the specific needs of these essential pollinators, this Mud Mix supports their reproductive cycle. 

Specification: 

Contains 8 ounces of dry clay, packaged in a 100% recycled paper bag with 90% post-consumer recycled content. 

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Female Mason bees meticulously build nesting chambers using moist, clay-rich mud, fortifying each chamber with protective walls to shield their offspring from predators until the following spring's pollination season. Ensuring a reliable source of clay-rich mud within a 25-square-foot radius is pivotal for female Mason bees to commence nesting. These bees have a preference for mud with a high clay content or similar consistency to modeling clay. 

The Mason Bee Mud Mix is precisely textured to meet the requirements that Mason bees seek for their nesting endeavors, providing the optimal consistency for their nesting chambers' construction. To ensure an appropriate mud source for Mason bees in your yard, use a trowel or shovel within proximity to your bee house to assess the soil's consistency. If the soil does not adhere when wet and pinched, incorporating the Mason Bee Mud Mix into the ground adjacent to the soil wedge supports the necessary clay-rich mud source for the bees. 

Each package of the Mud Mix supports over 100 nesting female Mason bees, offering them the clay-rich material needed to build protective walls between each nesting chamber, fostering a safe environment for their offspring. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we've transitioned to 100% recycled paper bags, reducing single-use plastic waste and promoting eco-friendly packaging practices. 

Investing in the Spring Mason Bee Mud Mix signifies active participation in the conservation and support of Mason bee populations. Its unique composition aligns with the precise requirements necessary for female Mason bees to create protective nesting chambers, ensuring their offspring's safety until the pollination season resumes. 

The user-friendly instructions included with the Mud Mix package aid in implementing the ideal clay-rich mud source for Mason bees within your yard, fostering an environment conducive to their nesting habits. This dedication to providing the appropriate nesting materials contributes significantly to the well-being and conservation of these vital pollinators and their habitat.

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Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb