Hello,
What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in the 
sun facing South or in the shade facing north?


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              Best wishes, Tony Pearce
Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
email, pearcet@swallowfarm.fsnet.co.uk

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
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> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
-- 
If reply address = connectfee, add an r because it is free not fee.

"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
-- 
If reply address = connectfee, add an r because it is free not fee.

"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
-- 
If reply address = connectfee, add an r because it is free not fee.

"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
-- 
If reply address = connectfee, add an r because it is free not fee.

"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
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>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
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"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.

"Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
> Hello,
> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?

I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 feet 
high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the last two 
years.
On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
suggest it was used ;-)
I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
(my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't put 
it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
along with the box.
I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.

Tina

Christina Websell wrote:
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it,
>> in the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the
> manufacturers when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a
> tree branch about 9 feet high, facing almost due south and it's been
> totally ignored for the last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky
> log about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of
> the holes suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my
> birthday (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)
> I haven't put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about
> positioning etc along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden,
> lots of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay
> to provide hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than
> mine, who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes,
> "get on to the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better
> instructions.
> Tina

I think that recently David Jones of mybitoftheplanet mentioned that he only 
saw activity at his "bee hotel" when it was in sunshine.

Mike.
-- 
If reply address = connectfee, add an r because it is free not fee.

"Christina Websell"  wrote in message 
news:5i6ihvF3mmcteU1@mid.individual.net...
>
> "Tony PEARCE"  wrote in message 
> news:f8uh08$kjo$1@aioe.org...
>> Hello,
>> What is the best possition for a bee nestbox with small tubes in it, in 
>> the sun facing South or in the shade facing north?
>
> I don't know.  I wish there were more instructions from the manufacturers 
> when you buy them about this.  I have one hung on a tree branch about 9 
> feet high, facing almost due south and it's been totally ignored for the 
> last two years.
> On the other hand I drilled similar sized holes all around a chunky log 
> about a foot high and 5 inches across and mud blocking some of the holes 
> suggest it was used ;-)
> I had a combined box for bees and ladybirds bought for me for my birthday 
> (my brother sure knows that my interest lies in wildlife..!)  I haven't 
> put it up yet,  I can't decide where to put it.
> It would be helpful if the manufacturers gave advice about positioning etc 
> along with the box.
> I don't need to bother too much as I have a very large mature garden, lots 
> of trees, some old,  loads of plants allowed to seed and decay to provide 
> hollow stems,  plenty of places for bees and ladybirds.
> For those people who have the smaller gardens with newer houses than mine, 
> who are trying to make a place for wildlife with the bee boxes, "get on to 
> the manufacturer" and suggest they provide better instructions.
>
> Tina
>
The window which the bees used on my house (between the frame
and the moving part) was the one which faces South.
They haven't been back, though.
Miles.