Orchard BeesThis gentle, black bee is native to most of the continental U.S. It is a pollinator of fruit trees and flowers, and farmers and gardners try to encourage them to live and breed in their gardens and farms. This bee cannot excavate its own holes in trees or wood and does not live in hives. It relies on others to provide nesting sites, such as old beetle holes, spaces between house shingles, and even old nail holes. Because of this, these bees will readily utilize a bee "house" if one is available. These are non-aggressive bees and will not provide a danger to yards with pets or children as long as the bees are treated gently. Click for shipping details. All content and photographs on this site are the property of The Backyard Bird Company. Content and photographs may not be copied or used without express written permission. Copyright infringement will be strictly enforced. Copyright 2009 ![]() |
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