Wildlife World
Eco bee nester
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The eco-friendly eco bee nester is designed to attract and care for solitary bees in your garden. Solitary bees are the least well-known of our bees in Britain, but they are fantastic pollinators, and they're great to encourage into your allotment, veg patch, borders, fruit trees and flower beds.
Product Details
We have around 270 species of bee in Britain, including the honey bee and bumblebees. Just under 250 of these species are actually solitary bees and come in all shapes and sizes. The bee nester is made for mason bees and leaf cutter bees, who will use the tubes to lay their eggs each spring and summer, closing up the tubes with either mud or leaves. What's unique about this bee nester? It’s designed and made from natural, environmentally friendly materials, making it kind to nature and for nature. The eco nester is formed from natural plant fibres with almost zero waste pollution during production. Once it reaches the end of its life, it can even be degraded into fertiliser.
The pretty colour blends into flower patches and gardens, and the rustic hanging string is durable and long-lasting. The internal nesting tubes can be replaced yearly, making this a long-term investment for your local bees.
Siting
Your new bee nester should be hung anywhere between ground level and two metres in height. The bees need a clear pathway to the tubes, so try not to nestle it into too much vegetation. But it is a good idea to plant some nectar-rich flowers and plants nearby to feed the bees. Keep the nester in a sheltered spot, away from prevailing winds and rain. Ideally, you want the front of the nester facing the morning sunshine so that it warms up through the day. You can also angle it slightly downwards to prevent rainwater from trickling inside. As autumn approaches and solitary bee numbers reduce, you can fit the front guard on to act as a predator guard to stop woodpeckers from taking the eggs.
Size: 9.5cm x 9.5cm x 16cm
Product Details
We have around 270 species of bee in Britain, including the honey bee and bumblebees. Just under 250 of these species are actually solitary bees and come in all shapes and sizes. The bee nester is made for mason bees and leaf cutter bees, who will use the tubes to lay their eggs each spring and summer, closing up the tubes with either mud or leaves. What's unique about this bee nester? It’s designed and made from natural, environmentally friendly materials, making it kind to nature and for nature. The eco nester is formed from natural plant fibres with almost zero waste pollution during production. Once it reaches the end of its life, it can even be degraded into fertiliser.
The pretty colour blends into flower patches and gardens, and the rustic hanging string is durable and long-lasting. The internal nesting tubes can be replaced yearly, making this a long-term investment for your local bees.
Siting
Your new bee nester should be hung anywhere between ground level and two metres in height. The bees need a clear pathway to the tubes, so try not to nestle it into too much vegetation. But it is a good idea to plant some nectar-rich flowers and plants nearby to feed the bees. Keep the nester in a sheltered spot, away from prevailing winds and rain. Ideally, you want the front of the nester facing the morning sunshine so that it warms up through the day. You can also angle it slightly downwards to prevent rainwater from trickling inside. As autumn approaches and solitary bee numbers reduce, you can fit the front guard on to act as a predator guard to stop woodpeckers from taking the eggs.
Size: 9.5cm x 9.5cm x 16cm
Wildlife World
Wildlife World is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of wildlife friendly products for the garden. Their efforts to produce innovative and valuable nesting habitats and feeders for birds, mammals, amphibians and insects are benefiting wildlife all over Europe. Their commitment to original product features has gained them an enviable reputation as leaders in both design and manufacture.
Product Details
Sustainability
Sustainability
Wildlife World use many naturally durable timbers which require more complex drying time but eliminates the need for chemical preservatives.
Their products are only treated with water-based stains and paints, they use recycled materials in place of plastic and metals where they can and a high percentage of the packaging is made from recycled cardboard
Sustainability
Wildlife World use many naturally durable timbers which require more complex drying time but eliminates the need for chemical preservatives.
Their products are only treated with water-based stains and paints, they use recycled materials in place of plastic and metals where they can and a high percentage of the packaging is made from recycled cardboard
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
Standard delivery
Every product page specifies if an item is dispatched directly by Eden Project or our selected brands.
For items dispatched directly by Eden Project UK standard delivery on all products is £4.75* and free delivery for orders over £50.
Many items dispatched directly by our brands qualify for free delivery*.
The exact shipping rates will be calculated on checkout based on your selected products and delivery address.
*UK Mainland, some exceptions may occur.
Packed seeds, not boxed (UK-only): £2.75
Unfortunately for a small number of postcodes in remote areas of mainland UK we cannot guarantee free delivery. As a charity we set our postage charges according to our courier and have to pass on any additional charges. If you are unsure if your postcode falls into one of these areas please phone our customer services: 01726 818891.
Affected postcodes & delivery charges are as follows:
- Isle of Wight PO30 - PO41 = £27.95
- Scotland FK17-21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-40, PH19-26, PH30-41, PH49-50, HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA38, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3 = £20.95
- BT - BT94, IM - IM9, TR21 - TR25 = £22.95
- GY - GY9, JE - JE5 = £33.95
We can only send seeds and very large products to delivery addresses in mainland UK.
For deliveries outside of the UK please call our customer services team on 01726 818891.
Delivery times
Most products are dispatched within 1-3 working days of receiving the order. We'll let you know by email when your order has been dispatched.
After dispatching, your order will normally reach you within 1-3 working days. It may take a little longer in busy periods.
For products dispatched directly from our suppliers, please refer to the 'Delivery & Returns' tab on each product page, where we provide the estimated delivery times.
Why we dispatch some products directly from our suppliers
To reduce the products' carbon footprint and to offer you a wider selection of products, we have a number of brands/suppliers dispatching directly to you from their warehouses.
Please see the "Delivery & Returns" tab on each product where we specify if a product is sent directly by Eden Project or from a supplier.
If you receive goods that do not match those that you ordered, please notify us within 14 days of receipt to return them. For all enquiries please call 01726 818891 or e-mail us: webshop@edenproject.com.
To be eligible for a return, items must be in its original packaging, in the same condition that you received your order, unworn or unused, with tags. This does not apply to faulty items.
Items that were delivered directly from our suppliers will be returned to them. Once they receive the item(s) and verify their condition Eden Project will process a refund.
Stock availability
If for unforeseen reasons an item in your order is unavailable, we will contact you using the details you have given us to arrange an alternative product of similar quality or price. Naturally, if you choose to cancel the order, we will give you a full refund for the unavailable item.
Packing of products
We use recycled packaging where we can, and also re-use surplus boxes from here on site whenever possible. We always take care to ensure that the packages we send reach you in perfect condition and are a delight to open!
How to return an item
You can return an item within 14 days of receipt. As some of our products are dispatched directly by our brands, please contact us before returning any item(s) so we can provide you with the exact address on where to send them back.
Unless an item is faulty, you're responsible for the postage charges to return the item.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging.
If there were any shipping charges at the time of placing an order they will not be refunded unless the item is faulty.
Made to order or personalised products are not refundable.
Delivery & Returns
Standard delivery
Every product page specifies if an item is dispatched directly by Eden Project or our selected brands.
For items dispatched directly by Eden Project UK standard delivery on all products is £4.75* and free delivery for orders over £50.
Many items dispatched directly by our brands qualify for free delivery*.
The exact shipping rates will be calculated on checkout based on your selected products and delivery address.
*UK Mainland, some exceptions may occur.
Packed seeds, not boxed (UK-only): £2.75
Unfortunately for a small number of postcodes in remote areas of mainland UK we cannot guarantee free delivery. As a charity we set our postage charges according to our courier and have to pass on any additional charges. If you are unsure if your postcode falls into one of these areas please phone our customer services: 01726 818891.
Affected postcodes & delivery charges are as follows:
- Isle of Wight PO30 - PO41 = £27.95
- Scotland FK17-21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-40, PH19-26, PH30-41, PH49-50, HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA38, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3 = £20.95
- BT - BT94, IM - IM9, TR21 - TR25 = £22.95
- GY - GY9, JE - JE5 = £33.95
We can only send seeds and very large products to delivery addresses in mainland UK.
For deliveries outside of the UK please call our customer services team on 01726 818891.
Delivery times
Most products are dispatched within 1-3 working days of receiving the order. We'll let you know by email when your order has been dispatched.
After dispatching, your order will normally reach you within 1-3 working days. It may take a little longer in busy periods.
For products dispatched directly from our suppliers, please refer to the 'Delivery & Returns' tab on each product page, where we provide the estimated delivery times.
Why we dispatch some products directly from our suppliers
To reduce the products' carbon footprint and to offer you a wider selection of products, we have a number of brands/suppliers dispatching directly to you from their warehouses.
Please see the "Delivery & Returns" tab on each product where we specify if a product is sent directly by Eden Project or from a supplier.
If you receive goods that do not match those that you ordered, please notify us within 14 days of receipt to return them. For all enquiries please call 01726 818891 or e-mail us: webshop@edenproject.com.
To be eligible for a return, items must be in its original packaging, in the same condition that you received your order, unworn or unused, with tags. This does not apply to faulty items.
Items that were delivered directly from our suppliers will be returned to them. Once they receive the item(s) and verify their condition Eden Project will process a refund.
Stock availability
If for unforeseen reasons an item in your order is unavailable, we will contact you using the details you have given us to arrange an alternative product of similar quality or price. Naturally, if you choose to cancel the order, we will give you a full refund for the unavailable item.
Packing of products
We use recycled packaging where we can, and also re-use surplus boxes from here on site whenever possible. We always take care to ensure that the packages we send reach you in perfect condition and are a delight to open!
How to return an item
You can return an item within 14 days of receipt. As some of our products are dispatched directly by our brands, please contact us before returning any item(s) so we can provide you with the exact address on where to send them back.
Unless an item is faulty, you're responsible for the postage charges to return the item.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging.
If there were any shipping charges at the time of placing an order they will not be refunded unless the item is faulty.
Made to order or personalised products are not refundable.
Free UK standard delivery on all orders* over £50 for products dispatched directly by Eden Project (*Some exceptions apply). This product is dispatched by Eden Project within 1-3 working days with next day delivery as the standard delivery service, we aim to send all orders as soon as they’re placed.
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