Pollination tools

Solitary bees, also called wild bees, carpenter bees, or mason bees, are important pollinators. There are over 350 species of these bees in Quebec. They are the first to pollinate flowers in the spring and represent a vital link in our ecosystem. Provide them with a winter habitat! They will lay their eggs there, which will give rise to life when spring returns.

• Each insect hotel can accommodate solitary bees.
• Solitary bees are not aggressive towards humans because they have no honey to defend. More than half don't even have a stinger. They carry out their pollination work within a radius of 250 meters.
• Orient the front of the chalet to the south or southeast, with its back to the prevailing winds and sheltered from the elements, at least 30 cm from the ground.
• Pre-installed anchor on the back of the cottage for installation on a house, shed, fence, deck, etc. Avoid drilling into tree trunks.
• Plant a beautiful variety of flowers that attract solitary bees.
• This chalet can also accommodate ladybugs and lacewings, which are excellent predators of aphids.
• Avoid the use of pesticides and insecticides.
• Height 6 in (15.24 cm); width 6 in (15.24 cm); depth 6 in (15.24 cm).
• Cedar chalet made in the Eastern Townships by a craftswoman who has a great concern for the environment.

Solitary bees, also called wild bees, carpenter bees, or mason bees, are important pollinators. There are over 350 species of these bees in Quebec. They are the first to pollinate flowers in the spring and represent a vital link in our ecosystem. Provide them with a winter habitat! They will lay their eggs there, which will give rise to life when spring returns.

• Each insect hotel can accommodate solitary bees.
• Solitary bees are not aggressive towards humans because they have no honey to defend. More than half don't even have a stinger. They carry out their pollination work within a radius of 250 meters.
• Orient the front of the hotel to the south or southeast, with its back to the prevailing winds and sheltered from the elements, at least 30 cm from the ground.
• Pre-installed anchor on the back of the hotel for installation on a house, shed, fence, deck, etc. Avoid drilling into tree trunks. Can also be installed on a post (cedar post, fence post) using a separately sold bracket.
• Plant a beautiful variety of flowers that attract solitary bees.
• The top of the insect hotel can also accommodate ladybugs and lacewings, which are excellent predators of aphids.
• Avoid the use of pesticides and insecticides.
• Height 12 ¾ in (32.38 cm); width 7 ½ in (19.05 cm); depth 6 in (15.24 cm); Weight approx. 4 lb (1.8 kg).
• Cedar hotel made in the Eastern Townships by an artisan who has a great concern for the environment.

Why install a butterfly shelter? In some species, it is the adult butterflies that overwinter. In the fall, these species seek sheltered places to rest until spring.

• In nature, these butterflies prefer rocky areas, tree stumps, and piles of wood or branches. These species have also learned to use buildings, which offer excellent protection from the rain and a slightly milder temperature than outdoors. Butterflies are often seen in the autumn (October) seeking shelter near the roofs of buildings.
• Installing a butterfly shelter is not essential for the survival of these species, but it makes it easier to observe this pollinator, the butterfly, and to encourage its establishment in the garden.
• Plant a beautiful variety of flowers that attract butterflies. Browse and discover our flower seeds .
• Protect the shelter from rain by ideally installing it under the eaves of buildings or in nature; ensure that it is as protected as possible, for example, against the trunk of a large tree.
• Avoid the use of pesticides and insecticides.
• Height 8 in (20 cm); width 6 1/2 in (16.5 cm); depth 6 1/2 in (16.5 cm)
• cm); weight 2.37 lb (1.076 kg).
• Cedar shelter made in the Eastern Townships by a craftswoman who has a great concern for the environment.