Bees

While there are 20,000 bee species globally, these six are the most essential for homesteads, offering a mix of easy management, honey production, and elite pollination.

Discover the incredible diversity of nature’s most industrious workers. While the fuzzy bumblebee is often the star of the garden, our ecosystem relies on a wide cast of specialists - from the wood-tunneling Carpenter Bee to the solitary, efficient Mason Bee. At Simitian Nest, we’ve documented the unique behaviors, nesting habits, and identification marks of the world's most vital pollinators. Explore our guides below to meet the Honeybees, Leafcutters, and iridescent Sweat Bees that bring our landscapes to life.

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