Bug Box Kit - Plywood - L15 x W13 x H23 cm

~~£26.49~~

Product information

Description

General description

Encourage a range of beneficial insects into your garden with the Bug Box Kit. This DIY kit allows you to assemble your own bug box, providing homes and shelter for useful insects like ladybirds, lacewings, and solitary bees. The kit is designed for both kids and adults, featuring easy-to-follow instructions and all necessary components, except for a hammer and screwdriver. You can also personalize your bug box by painting or decorating it.

Technical specifications

Dimensions: Overall height: 23 cm

Overall width: 13 cm

Overall depth: 15 cm

Weight: 0.9 kg

Materials: Exterior Grade Plywood

Includes: Nails, screws, sandpaper, instructions

Fixing: 2 fixing holes in top corners of back panel

Installation

The bug box is easy to assemble with no sawing required. Simply use a hammer and screwdriver to nail the panels together, and attach the roof with a screw to allow for easy filling and checking of the upper compartment.

Usage

The lower part of the box is designed to be filled with hollow sticks, bamboo, or other suitable materials to provide solitary bees with a place to lay their eggs. The upper compartment can be filled with pine cones, twigs, or straw, offering a dry and protected space for ladybirds and lacewings to hibernate during winter.

Other information

Can be painted or decorated for a unique look

Great for educational purposes, introducing children to beneficial insects and their life cycles

Once assembled, simply wait and watch as insects take up residence

Features

Brand
OTHERS
Length
15 cm
Width
13 cm
Height
23 cm
Weight
0.9 kg

Advice from

How to set up an insect hotel

An insect hotel is an artificial shelter designed to provide a safe home to a range of beneficial insects over the winter. They can be made up of a range of different materials such as reed stems to bark, straw, hollow bricks and logs. Read on to find out more about the various 'rooms' that make up an insect hotel!

Read our guide

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