Spring is Here!

Bug Hotel

When we think of a bug hotel, we nearly always think of those epic constructions seen at stately homes and zoos. They are fantastic and look great, but the insects and bugs don’t really mind what they look like. They simply want somewhere where they can find food and shelter. A lot simpler way to make a small bug hotel, which will still encourage bugs and insects into the garden is to use a plastic bottle.

To make one simply cut the bottom of a plastic bottle, it doesn’t matter what size, then pack it with lots of sticks, leaves both dead and green leaves even pieces of screwed up newspaper. The insects will make their homes in the small gaps between all the bits and pieces. The leaves, sticks and leaves create a super habitat that has both shelter and food.

Once your bottle is looking full you now need to find a good spot to leave it. The best spots would be hidden away in a bush tied to a branch, or tucked away at the back of a flower bed. The hotel doesn’t need to be visible, because it will be such a good habitat the insects will find it wherever you site it in your garden. Don’t let a lack of sticks stop you, corrugated cardboard rolled up works just as well.