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Ivy bee feeding on flowering ivy in autumn sunshine
What Are Solitary Bees Doing in October?
Your garden may be winding down, but inside every sealed tunnel something quietly remarkable is going on. Here's what solitary bees are up to in October. Read more...
A row of precisely drilled entrance holes, sized just right for mason bees in spring and leafcutters in summer
Bee Entrance Holes & Chamber Depth: Why Size Really Matters
If you've ever wondered why some bee hotels sit empty while others buzz with activity, the answer often comes down to two things: the size of the entrance hole and... Read more...
Red mason bees on spring wildflowers in a natural garden
How Long Do Bees Live? The Surprising Truth About Bee Lifespans
Discover how long different bees live - from solitary mason bees and leafcutter bees to bumblebee queens and honeybee workers. Plus, find out why solitary bees are the most important... Read more...
Red mason solitary bee in the chamber - BeeLife
Solitary Bees vs Bumblebees: What's the Difference? (And Why It Matters)
Think all bees live in hives and make honey? You're not alone - even our bank manager thought so! Here's the fascinating truth about solitary bees and why they deserve... Read more...
Standard Solitary bee box full of pollen ready for life cycle to winter dormant - BeeLife
What Are Solitary Bees Doing in September?
September is a pivotal month for solitary bees in the UK. Nesting season winds down, larvae settle in for winter, and your bee box holds the next generation in waiting.... Read more...
solitary bee observation box and bee hotel mounted on the wall in garden
Bee Box vs Bee Hotel: What's the Difference (and Which Is Better)?
If you've searched for ways to help solitary bees in your garden, you've probably come across bee hotels - those bundles of bamboo tubes and drilled wood blocks found in... Read more...
Garden’s a Leafcutter Runway
Garden’s a Leafcutter Runway
At first, the leafcutter bees raided your rose bush- classic rookie move. But now they’ve levelled up Read more...
Why Our Bee Box Attracts Such A Mix
Why Our Bee Box Attracts Such A Mix
A variety of solitary bees and wasps will happily take up residence if they’re already present in your area.  Read more...
Lavender in back garden - BeeLife
How to Attract Bees to Your Garden
A few pots of flowers, a bee hotel, and a little natural habitat can transform any outdoor space Read more...
Pollen loaf inside a solitary bee box chamber - BeeLife
Beginner's Guide - Bee Terms Explained
Clear, simple definitions designed for children - perfect for schools, preschools, and nurseries.   Mud Plug - A small wall of mud made by mason bees to seal each chamber... Read more...
Hand holding module for solitary bee nesting with holes into wavy chambers
Fresh Nesting Module: How It Works
Give your solitary bees a fresh start each season. The Fresh Nesting Module swaps into your Premium BeeLife Box in seconds - no tools needed - keeping it ready to... Read more...
solid oak wood solitary bee house on wall in garden
Bee Observation Box – Standard: How It Works
Discover the hidden world of solitary bees with the BeeLife Box Standard. A clear acrylic viewing window and built-in nesting module make safe, close-up observation easy - perfect for families,... Read more...
Bee nesting box and module for solitary bees on wall in garden
Premium Bee Observation Box – Two Phase Bundle: How It Works
Everything you need to start observing solitary bees from day one. The BeeLife Box Two-Phase Bundle includes our Premium Observation Box plus a Fresh Nesting Module - handcrafted from English... Read more...
Solid oak wood bee box on brick wall with a shiny knob and entrance holes, gree clematis climber on the trellis -BeeLife
Bee Observation Box – Modular: How It Works
Our Bee Observation Box – Modular lets you safely watch solitary bees build, nest, and grow. The unique removable nesting module swaps out each season — handcrafted from Oak and... Read more...