Drainage Holes Beekeeping

Besides the honey bee, Europe has hundreds of other bee species. These bees are very important in the pollination of flowers and plants. Whether you have wild plants, food crops, fruit trees or ornamental plants in the garden, 80% of these rely on insects for their fruit and seed formation. Many species are endangered due to the decline in flora and nesting facilities. This bee house is equipped with bamboo straws with different diameters so that various types of wild bees can nest here. A female bee makes several cells in a bamboo straw containing an egg and some pollen and nectar for the larva. Hang this bee house in a sunny, south-facing spot.

On the beautiful hot and sunny days during summer you will see butterflies everywhere. On cold days, however, they tend to keep hiding. This house is the ideal hiding place for butterflies to seek shelter in bad weather conditions. In addition, they can use the box to hibernate. To make the butterflies more comfortable, you can place a handful of twigs in the box so that the butterflies can hang onto the twigs whilst using the house. Four drainage holes in the bottom. Sides enclose the floor to prevent water coming in. Packed in a full colour gift box

This unique bee house is designed to simulate the natural nesting conditions loved by the solitary bees. The hole sizes of this habitat are precisely carved to attract non-swarming bees like the red mason bee, leafcutter bee and other solitary bees. The bee nester is constructed in durable fir wood with additional stacking trays that can be opened for checking and cleaning.

The holes for bees were ragged, not smooth. Bees can be fussy about holes which aren’t smooth.. Jude. Cheshunt Waltham Cross, GB. Fri Jul 15 2022

Apart from being a joy to watch, ladybirds are extremely useful creatures. An adult ladybird eats about 100 aphids per day, which is a good reason to make them comfortable in your garden. The ladybird house is designed to allow ladybirds to shelter whilst keeping out other likely inhabitants or predators and ladybirds can access it easily. Ladybirds often hibernate in a group together and it is advisable to put some leaves or a corrugated carton roll inside to make them feel at home. Also, frozen ladybird larvae can be put into this house for biological control of aphids. Four drainage holes in the bottom. Sides enclose the floor to prevent water coming in. Packed in a full colour gift box

This fun wooden fort Habitat will attract a variety of bugs into the garden by offering them a place to nest. Traditionally insect habitats don't look particularly attractive or fun - this fort changes that and will instantly bring a smile to a child's face, as well as stimulating their interest. Each part of the fort has parts designed for different bugs. The turrets on the sides have holes drilled into them offering a nesting place for ladybirds, the front panels have crosses in the front and cover a hollow section which is perfect for butterflies. The central 'portcullis' section has wooden blocks which offer a nesting place for a variety of bugs, while the bamboo sections above are ideal for mason bees and lacewings. Measuring 32cm x 34cm and 9cm deep, the castle comes with 2 hanging hooks and a flat base, and can be either hung from a wall or fence, or placed on the ground on its flat base

Most species of bees are solitary in nature and do not form hives and colonies like honeybees. Likewise, many insects prefer to find solace in old cavities in plant stems or underground. These bees, insects and other wildlife are extremely important to the habitat and garden, providing important services like pollination. The bee and insect hotel range provides safety, shelter and habitat for a full range of bees, insects and other small wildlife including spiders.

The bee & bug house provides nesting tubes for solitary bees and shelter for other beneficial insects in your garden. The bee & bug house is made from FSC certified timber with a decorative woven bamboo finish around the sides of the bee & bug house. The centre contains bamboo nesting tubes and a pretty aqua blue drilled log ideal for solitary bee nesting. The bee & bug house house should be hung in a sheltered sunny position, preferably catching some early morning sun which will warm the emerging adult bees when they hatch out in springtime.