From the URL Aaron provided this cautionary note is given:

“Nest boxes must be sterilized and contaminated items disposed of  each year. Consequently it is
suggested that you DO NOT USE PLYWOOD expect  for tops which are not in contact with the bees,
unless you plan to replace  it each year. It has been found that plywood cannot normally be
properly  sterilized.”

In the URL Donald Campbell gave, a picture of a bumble bee house is shown made out of plywood.
The plans in the URL Keith Malone gave mention using scrap plywood for construction.

I guess it’s true after all--don’t believe everything seen on the internet.

Regards,
Dick Allen

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