Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Orchard Bee Hotel Checklist
Use this checklist to set up and check an orchard bee hotel. It helps keep nesting sites clean, dry, and safe for native bees. Fill it in by hand and file it so you can compare notes year to year.
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What is on this checklist
- Site is sunny and sheltered
- Hotel is mounted firmly
- Roof keeps rain out
- Nesting tubes are clean and open
- Material is untreated
- Predator guards are in place
- Nearby bloom is available
- Replace old nesting material on schedule
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and eXtension.
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