{"id":15990,"date":"2020-10-12T17:35:34","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T15:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/como-hacer-un-hotel-para-abejas\/"},"modified":"2020-11-12T11:04:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T10:04:45","slug":"how-to-make-a-bee-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a bee hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in contributing to the protection of bees and the planet? If so, you should take a look at this <strong>step-by-step guide to making a bee hotel<\/strong> that we have prepared from <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\">Greenuso<\/a>. Believe it or not, not all bees live in honeycombs. Most of these species are solitary and need <strong>shelter<\/strong> to <strong>ensure their survival<\/strong>. It&#8217;s very simple, let&#8217;s get to work! <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel\/#What_is_a_bee_hotel\" >What is a bee hotel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel\/#Steps_to_make_a_hotel_for_lone_bees\" >Steps to make a hotel for lone bees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel\/#Materials\" >Materials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel\/#Procedure\" >Procedure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel\/#1_Building_the_structure\" >1. Building the structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel\/#2_Creation_of_Chambers_or_rooms\" >2. Creation of Chambers or rooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel\/#3_Locate_the_hotel\" >3. Locate the hotel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel\/#How_to_keep_a_bee_hotel_running_smoothly_Recommendations\" >How to keep a bee hotel running smoothly: Recommendations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_bee_hotel\"><\/span>What is a bee hotel? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>It is an initiative that is gaining strength worldwide and aims to <strong>protect be<\/strong>es. As we know, there has been a considerable reduction in the bee population across the planet for various reasons. Some of these are deforestation, industrial agriculture, water pollution, monoculture, climate change and invasive species, among others. Bee hotels primarily seek to provide a place for this species to nest, feed, reproduce and <strong>protect<\/strong> itself <strong>from the weather<\/strong>. Although most of these hotels are designed for lone bees, they are often visited by wasps as well. <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_make_a_hotel_for_lone_bees\"><\/span>Steps to make a hotel for lone bees <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>To build a bee hotel you will need an open space in your house or farm. Then, you must have all the materials at hand and follow the step by step. <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Materials\"><\/span>Materials <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>The <strong>materials <\/strong>you will need are: <ul>   <li>Wood<\/li>   <li>Abrasive paper<\/li>   <li>Screws<\/li>   <li>Drill<\/li> <\/ul> It is important that you use any piece of <strong>natural wood<\/strong>. It is important that it is not agglomerated or treated, as the bees will not come in contact with the chemicals in this wood. It doesn&#8217;t have to be big to work either, it can be the size of a birdhouse. <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure\"><\/span>Procedure <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>Next, we will tell you the steps to follow to make a bee hotel easy and simple: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/como-hacer-un-hotel-para-abejas2.jpg\" alt=\"hotel para abejas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/como-hacer-un-hotel-para-abejas2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/como-hacer-un-hotel-para-abejas2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/como-hacer-un-hotel-para-abejas2-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Building_the_structure\"><\/span>1. Building the structure <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>The structure should be <strong>covered with a backing<\/strong> and the roof should be sloped to cover the water and wind chambers. Avoid decorations or objects that have chemicals, as they will keep bees away over time. <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Creation_of_Chambers_or_rooms\"><\/span>2. Creation of Chambers or rooms <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>To create the chambers or rooms, consider diameters between 0.3 and 1.30, varying them according to the depth of the structure, which is recommended between 15 and 20 centimetres. The chambers can be made from <strong>different types of wood<\/strong>, bamboo or cane, and if necessary you can drill the holes with a drill. At the end of this process secure it with sandpaper, so that the surfaces are free of splinters. <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Locate_the_hotel\"><\/span>3. Locate the hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4> You should place the bee hotel in a <strong>quiet<\/strong>, south-facing location to take advantage of the sunlight. It is important that you fix the hotel well to avoid falling or moving and endangering the bees. The recommended height is approximately 120-140 cm from the ground. Let&#8217;s not forget that, in the process of designing and building a bee hotel, we can put our <strong>creativity <\/strong>to work and thus give shape to our taste. Oh, and don&#8217;t forget to put a ribbon on it when you open it! <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_keep_a_bee_hotel_running_smoothly_Recommendations\"><\/span>How to keep a bee hotel running smoothly: Recommendations <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>If you have built a bee hotel and you want it to stay in good working order, take into account the following recommendations: As we explained in the step by step, it is important that the bee hotel is placed under a roof that covers them from the rain. Otherwise, when the wood gets wet, the tunnels where the nests are located will get wet. Also, it must be in a visible place for the bees, so it is recommended to place it on a first floor, either on a <strong>balcony or a roofed terrace<\/strong>. Remember that terraces in buildings are very high and the bees get their food from the ground. As you can see, this represents a lot of effort for them to climb up and down from great heights. The space where the hotel is installed should not have artificial lighting at night. This can confuse the bees and they will end up being attracted to the light of the spotlight, dying of exhaustion or prey to other insects. An alternative to attract bees to the hotel is to locate it near a <strong>garden or plant pot<\/strong>. This will attract their interest to use the hotel as their refuge. As you can see, making a <strong>bee hotel<\/strong> is very easy. You only have to follow the maintenance recommendations and in a short time you will be able to see bees nesting. What are you waiting for? Do you dare to build your own bee hotel?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in contributing to the protection of bees and the planet? 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