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Make a Bee House
You can invite helpful bees to your backyard by creating a "bee condo" for them.
What You Need:
- Wood, such as a piece of a log or a chunk of firewood
- Board (scrap lumber is perfect)
- Drill and drill bits (1/8" up to 3/8")
- Hammer and a few nails
What You Do:
- Drill holes of different sizes into one side of the log. Make them about 4 inches (10 cm) deep and about ½ inch (1½ cm) apart.
- Nail the board to the top of the log to make a roof that will keep rain from running into the holes.
- Set the house on a fencepost, a tree stump, or another stable location. Look for a place that gets morning sun and shade the rest of the day.
Get complete instructions for this and other "bee-friendly" projects from Ranger Rick!
Remember: Always use caution and wear safety goggles when working with power tools.
Illustration by Jack Desrocher
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