Build your own insect hotel

29.50

Build a thriving pollinator haven with this hands-on Build Your Own Insect Hotel kit. Made from natural pinewood, bamboo and pinecones with metal accents, the finished hotel offers varied nesting chambers for solitary bees, ladybirds, lacewings and other beneficial insects. The set includes everything you need—hammer, nails and wood glue—in a full-colour gift box, plus an Irish pollinator identification chart and eco facts. Hang near wildflowers to create a complete habitat that supports Ireland’s biodiversity year-round.

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Multiple chamber types for different species (bees, ladybirds, lacewings)
Natural materials: pinewood frame, bamboo tubes, pinecones
Encourages pollination and natural pest control in gardens
Great family or classroom project; perfect eco-gift
Complements wildflower beds and window-box meadows

Pre-cut pinewood pieces, bamboo tubes, pinecones, metal parts
Hammer, nails, wood glue (everything needed to assemble)
Irish pollinators ID chart and learning facts
Full-colour gift packaging—ideal for gifting

Assemble on a flat surface; glue and nail joints for strength
Hang in a sunny, sheltered spot, facing south or southeast
Place near wildflowers or flowering shrubs for easy forage
Mount securely on a wall, fence or sturdy post; keep entrances clear

Leave in place year-round so insects can nest and overwinter
Avoid pesticides nearby; add a shallow water dish with pebbles
Gently brush away cobwebs/debris from entrances as needed
Refresh or replace worn materials every few seasons to reduce parasites

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