Let all the little handy creatures spend the night in a large insect hotel. Yes, you read that right! This insect hotel is specially made for these handy friends. Insects may be a bit scary and annoying for some people. Yet, as humans we are intrinsically linked to these little creatures. Buying a large insect hotel as a gift is therefore not only nice for the recipient. It also is a real asset for the entire environment. Read all about the benefits of this beautiful and eco friendly gift below. Do nature a favor and give this fantastic gift to a nature lover.
What is the purpose of an insect hotel?
Shelters for all kinds of insects are rapidly disappearing. Due to urbanization, among other things, we as humans are taking up more and more space on Earth. This makes it difficult for many beneficial insects to hibernate and reproduce. Now you might think that’s not such a big problem. You may even find insects strange and scary creatures. However, many insects are beneficial animals that we are very much dependent on for our nutrition and pleasure. Below are some good reasons to consider the large insect hotel as an Eco Friendly Gift for someone special.
- Insects take care of pollination. Do you have a few fruit trees in your garden? Then the pollination is very important for a good harvest.
- Do you suffer from aphids, caterpillars or other pests? The insect hotel will attract useful little creatures that quickly deal with the pests in your garden.
- Insects are a food source for other animals such as birds. Less insects? Less birds. And don’t we all enjoy those beautiful songbirds?
- An insect hotel can teach children a lot about the circle of life. It is a fun and interesting way to learn more about nature.
- Insect hotels also attract butterflies that shelter from the rain. Who doesn’t enjoy looking at all the beautifully coloured butterflies? In addition, they pollinate plants and trees as well!
Where should I place an insect hotel?
Did you purchase this Eco Friendly Gift and do you want to know where to place it? Placing an insect hotel is not as difficult as you might think. There are different types available. Some you can put down (on an elevated surface), others you can hang on the wall for example.
- It is best to hang the insect house where there is little wind. Many insects are flying animals that don’t like strong winds.
- Insects are cold-blooded animals that like a little sun. In that respect they are quite similar to humans. Therefore, it is a good idea to place the insect hotel in a sunny spot.
- Place the insect house in a dry spot, sheltered from the rain. This is good for the the little creatures. In addition, the house also will last longer if it doesn’t get too wet.
- Place this eco friendly gift at least 100 centimeters from the ground. This way moisture and cold won’t affect it that much.
Do you really want to do nature a favor? Consider buying an insect hotel for the real nature lover.
What requirements does a good insect hotel meet?
The hotel is well finished with as few splinters as possible so the animals will not damage their wings. The tubes for entering should be large enough for an insect to get in easily. The little holes must also be as deep as possible so the bugs can protect themselves against the elements in winter. How does an insect hotel actually work? Due to the different types of filling you attract a variety of insects such as wasps, butterflies, bees and ladybugs. They lay their eggs in the insect house but also shelter from bad weather.
Eco friendly gift for the garden
Buying an insect hotel is not only good for yourself or the recipient. The whole environment will experience a positive effect from this beautiful gift. Are you looking for Eco Friendly Gifts for the garden? Then an insect house is a great option of course. Naturally everything must remain in balance. Birds also enjoy a tasty snack in the form of an insect. In winter, you can also enjoy birds by installing a Bird Feeder window feeding house.
