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How to Make a DIY Cutter Bee House 

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@aptwalker2009
@aptwalker2009 6 лет назад
I like it just the way you have it so it will rotate when hung and alternate between sides because they are both very attractive. I've seen this done with a large metal coffee can that has both top and bottom removed, then stuffed with brushy branches from trimmed trees and bushes...totally upcycled/repurposed items. All very cool.
@DeepSouthBama56
@DeepSouthBama56 6 лет назад
Excellent video Luke. Down here in Deep South BAMA, we call them Carpenter Bees, they bore holes in trees and exposed wood on our homes, decks or fences. To many they are viewed as a destructive pest. As for me, I look at them as a very necessary integral part of my gardens and land. What I have noticed over the past years is a steady decline in Honey Bees, in our area. In fact this year, even though I am outside working on the property most of each day, in the gardens and such, I have yet to see one Honey Bee on my place. Oh I have plenty of things to attract bees, thousands of blackberries, blueberries, Holley, blooming vegetables, Chinese privet, different wildflowers and flowering trees. But not one single Honey Bee. What I do have is a lot of the black and yellow bumble bees, or as we call Carpenter Bees. They make their homes in the timbers that make up the south and west timber fences on my property lines. They bore about a half inch hole in them, I do not mind, that fence has been up for nearly 20 years now and all though its weathered, its still as strong as the day I put it up. Like this morning as I watered the plantings, I could hear my little buzzing buddies as they worked their way through the bean blossoms, cucumber blossoms, then on to the summer and winter squashes. Later on they buzzed between the blossoms of the peppers, okra and tomatoes. Without them I would have no other choice but to try and hand pollinate all of this I have planted, it could be done, but it would take so much time each and everyday. So I for one am thankful my little bumble bee buddies. I think you doing this video on creating a habitat for them is just awesome. The bamboo is an excellent choice and the the 8 inch depth will protect them when the cold months of winter set in. If the habitat is to shallow the bees would freeze. SO thanks again, I can only hope 10 % of your subscribers either make this or buy one on Amazon. If they do we can increase the population for next spring and each of us that garden will be the benefactors of what we built this fall. So till next time Luke, take care, you'all stay safe and God Bless You and Yours. Mr. Tom
@abcxyz9643
@abcxyz9643 4 года назад
Those are a completely separate species of bee. Carpenter bees are huge and can be destructive to wood structure, although they are beneficial in their own way. Carpenter bees are far too big for a home like he has made here. Homes like this are used by mason bees and leafcutter bees. Both solitary and highly effective pollinators that are not destructive like the carpenter bee.
@MSeanM
@MSeanM 6 лет назад
I love the flippy floppies while operating the circ saw. Definitely something I’d do.
@sheilamaclean968
@sheilamaclean968 8 месяцев назад
both sides look great - but bear in mind one end has to be sealed.
@pattihayden8100
@pattihayden8100 6 лет назад
I finally got leaf cutter bees this year on my grape plants. Love having them
@elsiekalnins477
@elsiekalnins477 4 года назад
Thanks for the great video,Im making one for my garden bees.I like both the organic and the flush side,so two new Bee homes it is.
@browncoathomestead2080
@browncoathomestead2080 6 лет назад
ANOTHER GREAT DIY PROJECT I THINK I LIKE THE ORGANIC ROUGH-CUT AND I THINK THAT MIGHT LOOK GOOD ON BOTH SIDES AND WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU COULD USE FOR A FRAME. THANKS FOR SHARING AND HAVE A GREAT AND BLESSED DAY
@roderickfraser9788
@roderickfraser9788 6 лет назад
Hi Luke, some follow on info like how close to the garden, how high to hang, stuff like that would be helpful. Follow on video idea. Thank you
@donna8876
@donna8876 Месяц назад
I hang mine about 6 feet high, and it's about 25 feet from my garden. It needs to face south. Leafcutter bees need the heat to 'activate'.
@DKuzzin
@DKuzzin 6 лет назад
I like the clean side better. I DO want to make a few now! Thanks!
@claudia4578
@claudia4578 6 лет назад
Nice intro man. Haven’t seen your videos in a while and I’m pleasantly surprised by the quality.
@rondacorkhill1654
@rondacorkhill1654 5 лет назад
flip flops and a circular saw. LOL!
@celtgunn9775
@celtgunn9775 6 лет назад
Put a roof overhead of some sort Luke, to protect the eggs. Otherwise all of those eggs will rot.
@ruthmannis
@ruthmannis 4 года назад
how do you mean a roof?
@donna8876
@donna8876 Месяц назад
@@ruthmannis something peaked that sticks out beyond the entrance, Like your own house.
@ruthkeeling-holt2031
@ruthkeeling-holt2031 5 лет назад
The flat side appeals to me. Thanks for the information
@VENZUL0
@VENZUL0 4 года назад
Great instructional, you failed to mention how many pieces of bamboo it takes to fill a box ;) Mines only 6x6 and I'm still cutting sections of bamboo to fill it!
@agedefiant-heteromundane-s6943
Prefer the flat finish. Too much ocd for the other. Good job
@PrairiePlantgirl
@PrairiePlantgirl 6 лет назад
I’m not sure if it’s true but I’ve read that having different lengths helps bees to determine which tube is the one they’ve been filling.
@donna8876
@donna8876 Месяц назад
The box needs to have a back to protect one end of the reeds. Bees will choose protected reeds. You will also do best with a wire bee guard around the front. I had a beautiful, filled leafcutter bee house that was successfully used for three years, but the birds and squirrels got to it this year and pulled the reeds out and ate every one of the bee babies. :(
@teaceremony2460
@teaceremony2460 2 года назад
Great video, I like both sides 🤩
@TheFamilyKitchenCoach
@TheFamilyKitchenCoach 4 года назад
We like the organic look!
@cathyversteeg3051
@cathyversteeg3051 6 лет назад
Organic side for sure! Great project.
@LakeSideGardener
@LakeSideGardener 5 лет назад
I think you can use hydrangea stalks as well because they are hallow.
@delightful83
@delightful83 6 лет назад
I like the flat side! Neat project!
@13thCP
@13thCP 6 лет назад
Totally off subject, but what happened with the 87 yo tomato project? Super curious about if y'all grew em again this year? Great video btw, never would have thought of this.
@lesliejohnson2982
@lesliejohnson2982 6 лет назад
I was wondering about this the other day too
@lbsmith83
@lbsmith83 6 лет назад
Here in NC Carpenter/Cutter Bees destroy boards on out buildings and even my parents wood house. They bore into it leaving weak spots through out the house.
@JustinMoraczewski
@JustinMoraczewski 5 лет назад
Leafcutter bees and carpenter bees are not the same bee. Leafcutter bees do not bore into wood like carpenter bees do.
@PrairieJournals
@PrairieJournals 4 года назад
organic side, more like nature, smooth side too human lol. Thanks for vid, very nice.
@alicenakajima6014
@alicenakajima6014 6 лет назад
I prefer the flat side simply bc I’m clumsy so I may walk into the uneven side and take out an eye! Will the bamboos have to be replaced every year if there is a cocoon in it?
@OnLongIsland
@OnLongIsland 6 лет назад
I like the flat. 😊
@nick39071
@nick39071 6 лет назад
Great simple DIY! Thank you
@stevebrownsberger6400
@stevebrownsberger6400 6 лет назад
Thanks mate I love your work boots
@chuck21222
@chuck21222 4 года назад
I like the organic side better, but the way these will be sitting in the garden the bees can enter from either side.
@rogertosh72
@rogertosh72 6 лет назад
I like the organic side but my OCD like the flat side great video
@patriciaeckert8070
@patriciaeckert8070 5 лет назад
Great video. Looking to make a few of these myself!
@RockingCHomestead
@RockingCHomestead 6 лет назад
Like both, but think I’m leaning towards the flat.
@PrettyAliceNight
@PrettyAliceNight 6 лет назад
I’ve been wanting to make one of these. I like the flat side better.
@pastoraddams5103
@pastoraddams5103 4 года назад
Luke thanks for the info id like to build a leaf cutter bee house my only difficulty is how to cut the bamboo poles into short pieces? I cant uss a chainsaw im on medicine i cant saw by hand bamboo doesnt saw easily with a hand saw any ideas what i can do? Thanks luke i watch your videos alot
@debrastone3536
@debrastone3536 6 лет назад
I prefer the flat side. I am going to make one of these.
@carolparrish194
@carolparrish194 6 лет назад
When, where or how do you put in or by the garden? I bought a pre-made one cheap and have not placed it yet.
@adriansaggin3054
@adriansaggin3054 6 лет назад
Simply put a sturdy stake or post in the ground and screw the post into the side of the bee house. Above ground level and somewhere a little sheltered and maybe close to some instect attracting flowers in your vegie garden. Look for beneficial insect mix of flower seeds.
@madhattersartstudio8344
@madhattersartstudio8344 6 лет назад
i was told to keep it from spring till October and do not bring them inside as it might get to warm. to keep them in a cool covered patio. i was also told to put it near pollinating plants and always near mud..
@samspetservicesnavan
@samspetservicesnavan 5 лет назад
Also South facing or East facing ( if you are in the Northern hemisphere) They like the morning sun :) I just watched a video where the lady brings them in over winter, to save them from emerging too early in Spring. It was interesting, but I don't want to interfere too much. I just want to help :)
@karandeokar9224
@karandeokar9224 4 года назад
Is it okay to use plastic pipes instead of hollow bamboo stalks for Leaf Cutter Bee house?
@WendyK656
@WendyK656 6 лет назад
We like the organic! as well
@PinkChucky15
@PinkChucky15 6 лет назад
That looks so cool!
@MilwaukeeMark
@MilwaukeeMark 6 лет назад
Organic look all day.
@savyoyster2829
@savyoyster2829 4 года назад
i wanna raise wild bees for my garden, worms for compost, and shiner fish
@barbarafritchie2000
@barbarafritchie2000 6 лет назад
Very cool! Thank you for sharing.
@sherbrownsf2
@sherbrownsf2 6 лет назад
both - will depend on the day I look at it..
@Hammer_OJustice
@Hammer_OJustice 6 лет назад
What's to stop it from attracting other unwanted things? Does this only attract cutter bees?
@krogdog101
@krogdog101 6 лет назад
Isn't that way too thick? I got one that is 2 inches thick and the bees are loving it. Also those openings look a little small for the bees around here.
@starvingboyinafrica9463
@starvingboyinafrica9463 6 лет назад
Was not expecting this
@benmorton1602
@benmorton1602 6 лет назад
A massive fan of your channel and love everything you do, was surprised to see this video pop up. We manufacture Leafcutter Bee Houses in New Zealand, and so disappointed to see you using bamboo. We make special nesting trays which we can harvest the bee cocoons from year after year, using bamboo will just turn this into a bee graveyard :(
@kaylahollars1664
@kaylahollars1664 5 лет назад
I've heard sunflower stalks work well. Is this true?
@bubbimummi
@bubbimummi 6 лет назад
We like the organic one
@tomatogal7934
@tomatogal7934 6 лет назад
Call me set in my ways, but I muchly prefer the boring ole flat edge. I would do it the other way if bees prefer it that way. Since you say it doesn't matter either way, I'll go with the flat edges on both sides. I base my decision on the fact that we're plagued by spider webs in the garden. It would look really messy with webbing in the random length edge "home.". I'm not a neatnik by any stretch of the imagination, but all those spider webs would really bother me. Thanks for this valuable DIY project.
@GraeMatterz
@GraeMatterz 6 лет назад
Do the bees cut through the membranes between the hollow sections of the bamboo (where the "rings" are) in order to use more of the hollow? I like the flat side, not just for aesthetics. I would think it would keep the bees further out of the elements versus the individual bamboo reeds sticking out from the frame, exposed especially to the wind. It would be interesting to see how many bees survive in the bamboo reeds that stick out.
@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098
Isn't it the cutter of these that take bites out of my leaves on my trees? Love the project by the way.
@michelleortiz-monasterio5272
@michelleortiz-monasterio5272 6 лет назад
I'd like to see it with the hanger placed in your garden! Did you hang them up?
@kclewis8360
@kclewis8360 6 лет назад
I am a perfectionist and as a result, I like the same size one. Is that the same way you would make for a honey bee box?
@donniewillis2926
@donniewillis2926 5 лет назад
Going to make this!!
@Seekknockask
@Seekknockask 4 года назад
Is the bamboo hallow throughout the tube? Or do I have to drill them out?
@eyadhamza3147
@eyadhamza3147 4 года назад
You have to drill them out with a 8 foot long drill bit
@sallypadilla368
@sallypadilla368 6 лет назад
Great idea! I like uniform so flat is for me. When is the best time to put one up?
@PeUrmeleMantuitorului
@PeUrmeleMantuitorului 6 лет назад
Wonderful video! 💗
@urface151
@urface151 6 лет назад
We just got a premade one I can’t wait til the spring mason bees come inhabit ours or any bees for that matter any tips on attracting the bees or are you purchasing yours
@madhattersartstudio8344
@madhattersartstudio8344 6 лет назад
Have you tried putting it outside? bought one 2 weeks ago and the bees are using it. i was told to make sure it is near pollinating plants and that there is mud near the house. My one little guy loves radish and sweet pea leaves. i keep growing them and he keeps chomping on them-or she...lol
@urface151
@urface151 6 лет назад
d. mon I think we probably need to plant more flowers next year will hopefully be the year we expand our flower collection thanks for the advice
@CustomGardenSolutions
@CustomGardenSolutions 6 лет назад
Good video. Tool Time with Luke.
@simonebourgeois9544
@simonebourgeois9544 6 лет назад
I made mine that can also house butterflies as well
@kaylahollars1664
@kaylahollars1664 5 лет назад
Organic side!
@acomfort2671
@acomfort2671 6 лет назад
Hi love your videos! Try some shungite in your cutter house bees love shungite❤ plants love shungite as well....🤗
@dpmike1189
@dpmike1189 6 лет назад
If you want to be extra organic take a short log and drill different size holes into the side of it
@celtgunn9775
@celtgunn9775 6 лет назад
dpmike1189 you can use a log but you promote viruses and such by doing it that way. If you want healthy bees, use bamboo, once a year.
@Eddyfamily
@Eddyfamily 6 лет назад
How do you get the bees into the box? Are they just attracted to the bamboo?
@kmcsciguy
@kmcsciguy 6 лет назад
Thomas Eddy they naturally look for holes in trees, wood, etc. so you are just providing it for them.
@janicewalker477
@janicewalker477 5 лет назад
Do midwestern bees hibernate in these?
@robertgerard4998
@robertgerard4998 6 лет назад
flat looks good, kinda of honeycombish
@killuminatepeacefulness3948
@killuminatepeacefulness3948 6 лет назад
Awesome thanks
@camicri4263
@camicri4263 6 лет назад
Cool!
@nicko107
@nicko107 6 лет назад
Bro what happened to Workshop Wednesdays I used to love to listen to that at work
@StoveandGarden
@StoveandGarden 6 лет назад
Dangggg 1x8x12 are around 5$ where you live??? It’s like 9 here
@wildsea2061
@wildsea2061 6 лет назад
Mason Bees are the ones you want.
@efrenchen293
@efrenchen293 6 лет назад
Wild Sea Most any solitary bee will do. They are all excellent pollinators.
@wildsea2061
@wildsea2061 6 лет назад
Cutter Bees and Carpenter Bees are destructive. But sure they all pollinate.
@citagreen3787
@citagreen3787 2 года назад
Can you do an update?
@nancyhurst6758
@nancyhurst6758 4 года назад
Hi, your house looks nice but it is not very healthy for bees. They need a tube at least 6" long as the female eggs are laid in the back and males in the front. All those bamboo have joints and so are not full tubes. If they are too short only male eggs will be laid and no females. A protruding roof is also important to keep them dry. Lots of great instructional videos can be found at "crown bees" site.
@speckledwings
@speckledwings 6 лет назад
Where do I get bamboo?
@kathybrochu1057
@kathybrochu1057 6 лет назад
I like both! hahahaha
@JeffroDH
@JeffroDH 6 лет назад
Love the video. Ordered some seeds and sent an email about it. I’ve gotten about 15 identical shipment confirmations from your store. I can help with the web development to prevent that kind of nonsense if you’d care to reach out.
@mirjamderijk_touchofdutch
@mirjamderijk_touchofdutch 2 года назад
I thought it was not good to use bamboo?
@jackiehorsley9263
@jackiehorsley9263 6 лет назад
pretty osem
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 6 лет назад
Why not show our in action? Where's the bees?
@Courtney-wx9bu
@Courtney-wx9bu 6 лет назад
Robert Greenhouse why don't YOU make a video. 🤣
@LittleJordanFarm
@LittleJordanFarm 6 лет назад
Organic
@gizmospazz
@gizmospazz 6 лет назад
The flat side looks better, but I wouldn't spend the time to make both sides flat. The bees don't care, so I wouldn't waste my time.
@erikbelloni1502
@erikbelloni1502 4 года назад
Flat all day BEEEEEE
@thomasralfenson2684
@thomasralfenson2684 4 года назад
I will try to do it with Woodglut plans.
@breweinok
@breweinok 5 лет назад
never use bamboo
@DaybirdAviaries
@DaybirdAviaries 6 лет назад
It's got to be flat.
@philandbevanthony264
@philandbevanthony264 6 лет назад
Would NEVER want carpenter bees in our areas. They destroy carports and anything they can bore into. Mason Bees...we LOVE and build houses for them.
@LukasWishork
@LukasWishork 6 лет назад
Second
@HFTLMate
@HFTLMate 6 лет назад
organic side better
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 6 лет назад
$5 a board? Not!
@brianhopwood6046
@brianhopwood6046 5 лет назад
B
@LisaMFischer
@LisaMFischer 6 лет назад
❤❤❤🌼🌸🐝🌸🌼🐝❤❤❤
@KevinPulsW
@KevinPulsW 6 лет назад
How do you get the bees?
@cnyangler1770
@cnyangler1770 6 лет назад
First
@ivanodalcol6205
@ivanodalcol6205 2 года назад
Bruttissimo
@nictwisp5
@nictwisp5 4 года назад
Organic
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