Build an insect hotel out of a clay pot
In the beginning you can never have enough of it and then you decide to cultivate outdoors. Clay pots pile up quickly in the garden and are no longer used for planting flowers. They not only serve as a protective element for plants, but also give insects a home. Work your old clay pots into one Insect hotel(€ 11.33 at Amazon *) around:
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Required material
- a clay pot
- a pair of secateurs
- a rope or thick cord to hang it on
- an onion or potato net
- filling material
instructions
- Clean the clay pot and remove any remains of the garden soil. Do not use any aggressive detergents for this.
- You can paint your clay pot if you want. Here, too, only compatible colors should be used. It is recommended to paint it in red. How to lure in a targeted manner Lacewing at.
- Thread the string through the hole and secure it with a knot inside.
- Use the scissors to cut bamboo sticks or straw to fill the clay pot.
- Stretch the net in front of the opening so that the material does not fall out.
- Hang Open the insect hotel on a sturdy branch.
Tips
You can also fill your clay pot with clay and drill holes in the material. You will find out how to make the clay yourself here.
Location
A sunny location with little draft and precipitation is best. In addition, there should be a source of food in the immediate vicinity.
Who is moving in?
That depends entirely on the chosen filler material. Wild bees like to settle in mud walls. Straw, on the other hand, attracts catchy tunes.
