Wintering strategy
Most insects fall into one in winter Numbness. In this state the organism shuts down. The heart beats more slowly, and the body temperature also drops. This results in lower energy consumption. Many species, for example ladybirds and bees, come together in a cluster so that it is nice and warm. In winter, many insects visit the following places:
- abandoned sheds and barns
- Garages
- Crevices in the wall
- Holes in the ground
- House ledges
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If the opportunity arises, the insects invade heated apartments through open windows. Winter rigor is not necessary at high room temperatures.
Nesting aids in the garden
Unfortunately, people are not very happy when the shelter-seeking insects have nested in the apartment. Better to build their own home for the animals in the form of a Insect hotels. Different filling material attracts different species and keeps the insects warm. The furnishings should only be made from natural materials. Are suitable:
- Cones
- Bricks, clay or mud bricks
- thin branches
- straw
- Drilled hardwood
- natural wood wool
Set that up Insect hotel also in winter to the south. The more sunlight the animals get, the better. Make sure that you have a sheltered location where no moisture can build up.
Further measures?
If there are insects in the nesting aid, you must not change location under any circumstances. The thought that the animals would do better to hibernate in a warm place such as the garage is understandable, but it would mean certain death for the insects. A sudden change in temperature would lead the insects to believe that it is already spring. They then become active and consume energy that they cannot supply at this time due to a lack of food.
You should therefore make sure to find a source of food in the vicinity for the coming spring. Early bloomer are wonderfully suitable for this.
