Fiberglass is non-porous and won't absorb the stain the way a wood surface does. So, it's best to apply Gel Stain with a bristle brush. Excess stain should be evened out with the brush - not wiped away with a rag. See application instructions above.
There are many types of foundation that you can use but the two main differences have to do with using plastic or sticking to straight wax. Beeswax foundation uses only wax. One benefit is that the bees like this foundation and draw it out quickly.
Social bees are very much the exception when it comes to Texas bee diversity. Most native bees in the state are solitary with individual females establishing and provisioning nest sites all on their own. Unlike honeybees and bumblebees, solitary bees do not defend their nest sites. Solitary bees tend to be small and less frequently observed than their larger, social cousins.