Sale!

Driftwood Bee & Insect Highrise Box - Image 2

Driftwood Bee & Insect Highrise Box - Image 3

Driftwood Bee & Insect Highrise Box - Image 4

Driftwood Bee & Insect Highrise Box

Name: Driftwood Bee &amp; Insect Highrise Box
SKU: bbbox-10
Price: 39.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Original price was: £43.00.Current price is: £39.99.

Natural Driftwood Insect Hotel – Give Beneficial Insects a Home

Encourage beneficial insects into your garden with this handmade insect hotel, crafted from recycled driftwood and filled with natural nesting and shelter materials.

Did you know that many insect hotels are installed incorrectly?

It’s common to buy an insect hotel, hang it somewhere in the garden and expect insects to move in. However, insect hotels need the right conditions to be effective. Poor positioning can leave them damp, exposed to harsh weather or unsuitable for nesting insects.

How to get the best results:

Choose a sunny location: A south-east or south-facing position is particularly suitable for solitary bees, which benefit from morning sunshine.
Protect it from rain: Position it somewhere sheltered to help keep the nesting materials dry.
Raise it off the ground: Secure it firmly to a wall, fence or post, ideally around 1–1.5 metres high.
Keep it stable: Avoid hanging it where it will swing or move in the wind.
Provide nearby food: Plant nectar-rich flowers and avoid pesticides to encourage beneficial insects.
Leave it undisturbed: Insects may spend many months developing or overwintering inside.

Different insects prefer different conditions, and not every compartment will necessarily attract occupants. Correct positioning and suitable nesting materials make a big difference.

Handmade from recycled driftwood, this rustic insect hotel measures 38 × 21 × 11 cm and makes an attractive addition to wildlife-friendly gardens and allotments.

An insect hotel is most effective as part of a wildlife-friendly garden with flowering plants, natural habitats and minimal pesticide use.

144 in stock

SKU: bbbox-10 Category: Home Grown

Natural Driftwood Insect Hotel – Handmade Garden Bug House

Encourage beneficial insects into your garden with this beautiful, handmade driftwood insect hotel. Crafted from recycled driftwood and natural materials, this rustic garden bug house provides shelter for a variety of insects while adding a charming, natural feature to your outdoor space.

An insect hotel is a simple way to support garden biodiversity, providing sheltered spaces where certain beneficial insects can rest, overwinter or nest.

Why have an insect hotel in your garden?

Many insects play an important role in maintaining a healthy garden ecosystem. By providing suitable habitats, you can help encourage wildlife that benefits your plants and flowers.

Support natural pest control: Beneficial insects such as ladybirds and lacewings feed on garden pests, including aphids.
Encourage pollinators: Some solitary bees use appropriately sized hollow tubes to create nests, helping support pollination.
Provide shelter: Small insects can use the natural cavities and materials for protection from harsh weather.
Improve biodiversity: Create additional habitats for wildlife in your garden.
Eco-friendly construction: Handmade using recycled driftwood, giving natural materials a useful second life.

Where should you position your insect hotel?

Choosing the right location will help make your insect hotel more attractive to beneficial insects.

Choose a sheltered position: Place the hotel somewhere protected from strong winds and heavy rain.
Provide some sunshine: A sunny, preferably south-east-facing position is particularly beneficial for solitary bees.
Keep it off the ground: Mount the hotel securely on a fence, wall or sturdy post, ideally around 1–1.5 metres above ground level.
Position near plants and flowers: Nearby flowering plants provide food for pollinating insects.
Leave it undisturbed: Once installed, avoid frequently moving the hotel, especially when insects may be nesting or overwintering inside.

A natural addition to any garden

With its rustic driftwood roof and compartments filled with natural materials, this insect hotel makes an attractive feature for gardens, allotments and wildlife-friendly outdoor spaces.

It also makes a thoughtful gift for gardeners, nature lovers and anyone interested in sustainable living.

Product specifications

Material: Recycled driftwood and natural materials
Height: 38 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Construction: Handmade
Country of manufacture: Indonesia
Style: Rustic, natural wood
Suitable for: Gardens, allotments and sheltered outdoor spaces

Please note: As this product is handmade from recycled natural materials, the appearance, wood grain and finish may vary slightly between individual pieces.

Help make your garden a more welcoming place for beneficial insects with this attractive, natural driftwood insect hotel.

Weight	1.85 kg
Dimensions	0.17 × 0.26 × 0.43 cm
Country of Origin	IDN
Ingredients	Recycled Driftwood, Recycled Driftwood – Albecia falcatria, Samanea Saman, Hibiscus Tilisceus

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Driftwood Bee & Insect Highrise Box”