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Insect hotel for ladybugs

Essential in the garden, ladybugs are our best helpers against aphids. As soon as the first cool weather arrives at the end of summer, they will look for a shelter to overwinter in complete peace and quiet; placed in your garden, the shelter will house and protect these precious allies who will be useful once winter is over.

It has horizontal openings on the side to allow ladybugs to take shelter from the cold and predators; a hatch provides access to the inside of the shelter.

Installing an insect house

No garden should be without a nesting box. This basic box made from natural materials will give ladybugs a good place to nest and will help maintain their population or help with their reintroduction in a given area. Four horizontal openings at the front and back allow easy access for ladybugs so they can take shelter.

At the same time, it will keep out many competitors, most predators. Ladybugs are not only a joy to watch, they are also very useful guests in the garden. An adult ladybug can eat up to 100 aphids per day. Ladybugs often hibernate in groups. To make it a welcoming place for ladybugs, you should place loose leaves or a roll of corrugated cardboard in the house. Thanks to the closed flat back with mounting option, this nesting box can be mounted against a wall. Keyhole opening.