Bees are an important sign of a healthy ecology. Bee populations have been dwindling in recent years and building homes is just one way of encouraging them to stick around. Follow the steps below to build your very own example of insect real estate.
(Don't forget to ask for an adult's help before using tools or equipment)
What you will need to build a bee box
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Treated timber board (710mm long, 140mm wide, 20mm thick)
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Recycled plastic board or corriboard (170mm square)
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Block of wood (100mm long, 100mm wide and 50 mm thick)
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10 sheets of paper (A4 paper cut to A5 size; rolls will be approx the length of a pen)
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Sticky tape
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Bamboo sticks (approx 10 100mm lengths - these can be bought pre-cut)
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Drill bit and drill (5mm)
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Screws or nails instead (4mm x 50mm)
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Scissors
Step 1: Gather your materials