Solitary Bee Hotel – 22 x 20 x 20 cm – Solid Firwood Nesting Habitat
Estimated delivery: 5 - 15 Business Days.
+5 days for regional locations on average [More Info]
Solitary Bee Hotel – 22 x 20 x 20 cm – Solid Firwood Nesting Habitat
The Solid Firwood Bee Hotel is a specialized ecological sanctuary engineered to replicate the natural nesting cavities preferred by solitary, non-swarming bees. Constructed from durable, weather-resistant firwood, this habitat features precision-carved nesting holes specifically sized to attract beneficial pollinators such as Red Mason bees and Leafcutter bees. Unlike traditional insect houses, this unit is designed with integrated stacking trays that can be easily opened, allowing for essential seasonal maintenance, cocoon inspection, and hygienic cleaning. This bee nester is the definitive choice for gardeners and conservationists seeking to enhance local biodiversity and improve fruit and flower pollination through a sustainable, professional-grade nesting solution.
Best For: Attracting solitary pollinators to home gardens, increasing the yields of fruit trees and flowering plants, supporting local insect conservation, and providing an educational window into the life cycle of non-aggressive bees.
Key Features
- Precision-Carved Nesting Channels: Features multiple hole diameters engineered to meet the specific nesting requirements of Red Mason, Leafcutter, and other solitary bee species, ensuring a high occupancy rate.
- Removable Stacking Trays: Designed with a modular tray system that can be disassembled for annual cleaning and the safe harvesting of cocoons, significantly reducing the risk of parasite buildup.
- Durable Solid Firwood: Constructed from high-quality, weather-resistant firwood that provides natural insulation and structural longevity against the elements.
- Natural Nesting Simulation: The internal geometry is designed to mimic the hollow stems and timber bores used by solitary bees in the wild, offering a familiar and attractive environment for egg-laying.
- Maintenance-Ready Design: The ability to open the trays for inspection ensures that the hotel remains a healthy and productive environment year after year, preventing the "clogging" common in static insect houses.
Specifications
- Material: Solid Firwood
- Dimensions: 22 x 20 x 20 cm (L x W x H)
- Target Species: Red Mason Bees, Leafcutter Bees, and other Solitary Bees
- Weather Resistance: Naturally Weather Resistant
- Assembly: Fully Assembled (No Assembly Required)
Ideal For (Uses)
- Organic Orchard Management: The primary tool for encouraging natural pollination in apple, pear, and cherry orchards where solitary bees are more efficient than honeybees.
- Urban Biodiversity Support: Ideal for placement in suburban backyards or on balconies to provide critical nesting sites in areas where natural deadwood has been removed.
- Sustainable Garden Maintenance: A perfect addition to vegetable patches, as increased bee activity directly correlates to better crop quality and quantity.
- Nature Education: A versatile and dependable choice for schools or families, providing a safe, non-swarming way to observe the fascinations of the natural world up close.
Oversized Item Delivery Options
Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
- Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
- Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
- Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions
Business Delivery:
- Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
- If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.
Important Note on Availability & Shipping
Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).
How lead times work:
- Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
- Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
- Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
- Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
- Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.
Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.
Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions
Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:
- Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
- Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).
Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.
We Offer the Best Prices
We are committed to offering competitive market rates. If you find an identical, currently stocked product advertised at a lower price by an authorised Australian competitor, contact us before purchase and we will review your request.
Price Match Conditions:
- The competitor must be a registered Australian business (active ABN) with a physical trading address or verified commercial presence in Australia
- The item must be identical in brand, model, SKU, gauge, dimensions, and specifications
- The lower price must be publicly advertised in AUD, currently active, and available for immediate purchase
- Excludes liquidation, clearance, closeouts, damaged goods, and discontinued lines
- Excludes overseas marketplaces and aggregators including Temu, AliExpress, eBay auction sellers, and Amazon third-party sellers
- Excludes trade quotes, bulk discounts, and custom negotiated quotes not publicly visible
- Requests must be made in writing before purchase
How to Request a Price Match:
Email [email protected] with a live link or official quote. We reserve sole discretion to verify and approve price match adjustments. See Article 6.7 of our Terms & Conditions.
Pricing Errors & 105% Store Credit
If a displayed price is incorrect due to a website error or an extraordinary supplier increase, we will contact you before processing. You may proceed at the corrected price, choose an alternative, or cancel for a full cash refund. A 105% store credit may be offered as a courtesy bonus at our sole discretion only. It is not an entitlement, and we may refuse it if we believe it is being abused or sought in bad faith. Full details: Terms & Conditions Article 6.1.
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