Leaf cutter bee nest block

Details Leaf cutter bee nest block Leaf cutter bee nest block

1987-01-05

1988-08-23

Swiatek, Robert P.

A01K 4700

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047650079

ABSTRACT:
A unique mixture of expanded polystyrene beads and vermiculite is molded to form a one piece nesting block, having a plurality of egg laying holes for the leaf cutter bee. The unique nesting block is light weight and possesses the necessary environmental characteristics attractive to the leaf cutter bee namely, dissipation of water while providing a degree of permeability necessary to prevent mold and other harmful effects to the bee larvae.

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