Why is the hole size important?
People feel at home in bright, light-flooded rooms with large windows. But do you want to sit on the platter all the time? It's the same with insects. Many species prefer narrow tubes that
- on the one hand donate protection
- and on the other hand store heat.
also read
- Drilling holes for the insect hotel - instructions and tips
- Locked holes in the insect hotel
- Equip the insect hotel appropriately
In order for the brood to develop well, as little light as possible should enter the shelter. In addition, small holes make it difficult Birdsto peck at the larvae with its beak.
Different diameters
In order to attract as many insect species as possible, it is recommended Holes with different diameters. Take a look at the variety of species in your garden. You will quickly notice how different the body sizes of the insects are. Here are some tricks on how to make different sized holes:
- Different material
- Bamboo sticks
- Clay walls
Different material
You don't have to buy drill attachments in different sizes right away. Different things are already sufficient. Clay bricks alone have larger holes than small bamboo sticks.
Bamboo sticks
Bamboo branches naturally taper to a point. This means you will automatically get different diameters if you cut a single shoot into short pieces.
Clay walls
Another popular one filling material are clay walls. These are very easy to make yourself. Instructions can be found here. The following applies to the equipment of the holes:
- Fill large holes with hay or wood wool.
- Small holes remain empty.