{"product_id":"spring-mason-bee-mud-box","title":"Spring Mason Bee Mud Box","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMason Bee Mud Box: The Original Mud Architects!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale mason bees are nature's architects, building nest chambers with \u003cstrong\u003eclay-rich mud\u003c\/strong\u003e to create individual spaces for each developing baby bee. Each chamber is sealed with a thick mud cap to protect their offspring from predators, ensuring they emerge healthy and ready to pollinate in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mason bees won't nest unless a reliable source of clay mud is available within \u003cstrong\u003e25 sq. ft.\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Clay-Mud is Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMason bees prefer mud with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh clay content\u003c\/strong\u003e, similar to modeling clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArid locations, sandy soil, and rooftop gardens often lack the proper moisture levels to keep mud usable for mason bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mud Box: A Smart Solution with Capillary Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMason Bee Mud Box\u003c\/strong\u003e uses \u003cstrong\u003ecapillary action\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure that mason bees always have access to perfectly moist mud. Here's how it works:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater stored in the Mud Box is wicked up through the \u003cstrong\u003eblack capillary cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e and under the \u003cstrong\u003eMason Bee Mud Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis keeps the clay mud at the ideal moisture level for nesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepending on weather conditions, the water in the storage bin may last \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before needing a refill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 cup of dried clay\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mason Bee Mud Mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 capillary cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Mud Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-to-follow instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e for setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure your mason bees have the perfect nesting environment with our \u003cstrong\u003eMason Bee Mud Box\u003c\/strong\u003e—keeping them happy, healthy, and ready to pollinate your garden next spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crownbees.com\/pages\/mason-bee-mud-box-instructions\" title=\"Mason Bee Mud Box Product Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CrownBees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46030086308081,"sku":"111009","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5711\/6312\/files\/741587566670_-_111009_-_Spring_Mason_Bee_Mud_Box_-_600x600x72__37910.jpg?v=1743059026","url":"https:\/\/villohome.com\/products\/spring-mason-bee-mud-box","provider":"Villohome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}