{"product_id":"bee-post","title":"Large Bee Post","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge standard bee post 12cm square and 1.8m tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee posts are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewider \u003c\/span\u003eecological community of invertebrates that are associated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ethese organisms. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCavity \u003c\/span\u003enesting solitary bees and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewasps \u003c\/span\u003eusually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy installing a bee post in a landscape or garden, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ecan replicate this deadwood habitat and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. In addition, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ehave recorded a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof beetles, earwigs, caterpillars and other invertebrates using these structures too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eMade from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePlaned and sanded for smooth finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eNatural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSloped top enables \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff to the rear face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eRange of hole sizes to attract a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof different bees and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eWeight approx - 20kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003e240cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 12cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD12cm \u003cem\u003e(approximate height once installed 1.8m)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFront face must be installed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ea southerly aspect free from direct sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePost are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003esloped finish for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff away from the post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePeriodic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewipe \u003c\/span\u003edown to remove dirt and detritus including bird faeces. Further application of natural oil after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyear \u003c\/span\u003e3 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewill \u003c\/span\u003eprolong the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCopyright Niche 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Habitat Artwork","offer_id":61816023417162,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nature Artwork","offer_id":61816023449930,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/MCFC_29-06-2023-9383.jpg?v=1765216381","url":"https:\/\/niche-environmental.co.uk\/products\/bee-post","provider":"Niche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}