Understanding Solitary Bees and Their Habitats

What type of bee is mentioned as being efficient pollinators in the garden?

• Honeybee

• Bumblebee

• Solitary bee

• Carpenter bee

How do solitary bees prefer to make their nests?

• In large hives

• In social groups

• Underground

• Individually in nooks

What is a common misconception about bees seen going up and down old walls?

• They are wasps

• They are honeybees

• They are solitary bees

• They are bumblebees

What alternative can be used if there are no old walls for solitary bees to nest in?

• Solitary bee house

• Plastic containers

• Glass jars

• Wooden boxes

What additional feature does the large solitary bee house have for other insects?

• Rooms for butterflies

• Spaces for spiders

• Areas for ants

• Compartments for ladybirds and lacewings

What should be placed in the butterfly door of the bee house for winter?

• Honey and sugar

• Sheets of paper and bits of bark

• Bright colored flowers

• Water and pebbles

What is the recommended position for a bumblebee house in Ireland?

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Directly east

• Directly west

What should be near the solitary bee house to aid in pollen collection?

• A water source

• A wildflower garden

• A sandy area

• A shaded area