This new small double chambered insect habitat (top varying size canes - bottom solid bored timber) is ideal for hanging in a sheltered garden or house wall or orchard. This is a general insect habitat. The holes may be used by solitary bees such as Mason Bees or Leafcutter Bees, which are non aggressive and excellent for pollinating in the garden, helping to increase fruit yields. The durable roof and solid timber construction give excellent insulation for over wintering Ladybirds and Lacewings. Site using back hanger or central hanging chain if preferred in a sheltered spot, preferably to catch the morning sun.

Dimensions:
(H. 135mm W. 110mm D. 210mm - Approx Weight: 1.5kg)

Manufactured from solid FSC certified timber, this product which is designed for butterflies and moths, combines both a feeder and habitat for roosting and hibernating.

The attractively shaped 'butterfly' main body features retractable feed trays on either side and a removable central hibernating cassette, allowing easy inspection. Each tray has a special ‘flower attractor’ utilising an easy-clean flexible plastic cup and a painted flower pattern which uses specialist ultra-violet attractor paint to attract butterflies.

The trays are suitable for either our Butterfly Food mix or a nectar solution. It can also be filled with fruit. When not in use and in the winter period, the feed trays can be rotated within the main body to provide greater insulation. The removable cassette, which simply lifts out can be removed for inspection and /or monitoring.

The Butterfly Habitat Feeder is an attractive and interesting product suitable for any wildlife garden.

Siting: Site the feeder/habitat in a warm sheltered position, out of prevailing winds, ideally to catch the morning sun.  The box can be fixed to a tree, fence or similar, or can be positioned on a flat surface.

Features:

•Feeder and habitat
•Educational
•Interactive
•Manufactured from durable FSC timber
•Utilises special attractive ultra-violet paint coatings

A colourful and attractive nectar feeding station for butterflies and bees in the garden. The central feeding sponge can be charged with our Butterfly Food mix or it can be soaked in a sugar/water solution to encourage colourful butterflies to the feed station and to help increase survival rates.

The Butterfly Feeding Station also features a landing platform with additional feeding cups to offer an additional feeding area.

Siting: Near scented/attractive plants in sheltered position on a fence, wall, post or pergola, preferably to catch the morning sun. 

Features:

Offers a feeding station to butterflies and other insects when natural nectar is not available

• Helps attract colourful butterflies to the garden
• Removable feeding sponge
• Removable feeding cups
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Constructed from FSC timber

 

 

 

A laboratory formulated blend of food with essential vitamins suitable for wild butterflies, moths and bred butterflies. Can be used on its own or ideally with a sponge/feeder.

Features and Benefits:

•Added essential vitamins
•Suitable for wild butterflies, moths and bred butterflies
•Mixture can be kept in fridge for up to 7 days
•Resealable bag

Constructed from solid FSC certified timber, this new butterfly/moth feeder and habitat features a special removable feed tray together with a safe over-wintering chamber.

The feed tray is designed to emulate garden nectar sources and also utilises a special ultra violet paint which is both visible and attractive to butterflies. The small nectar feeding pots can be filled with either Wildlife World Butterfly Food mix or a sugar/water solution. A central, larger feeding pot is also provided to offer fruit and other attractants, eg lavender,

Although the main chamber can be used for roosting and hibernating, the opening side door allows the insertion of flower attractants such as buddleia. The following species of butterfly may also use the house for hibernating: Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock (often found in sheds and outbuildings) and the Comma butterfly. Additionally if nectar is available, the feeder may help Bumble Bees survive in early spring. Less commonly the Silver Winged Fritillary may use the box to lay eggs (preferably sited in mature trees). The chrysalis could be formed on the roof or internal branches.

Siting: Site the box in a warm sheltered position, out of prevailing winds, ideally to catch the morning sun. Use butterfly food and/or fruit to fill the pots. Insert buddleia flowers, or similar into the main house.

Features:

•Educational
•Interactive
•Manufactured from durable FSC timber
•Easy to maintain and replenish
•Utilises special attrtactive ultra-violet paint coatings
•Please note that the colour of the ultra-violet feed area may vary.

This is the Rolls Royce of insect houses. The centre features 5 different study chambers including Nesting tubes, Clear nest tubes, Lacewing Chamber, Solitary Bee Hive and the BIG BUG magnified area. Makes a great centre piece.

Dimensions:
H-80cm, W-30cm, D-20cm, 10kg Packaged

Beneficial garden insects like Ladybirds predate upon aphids, scale insects, mealy bugs and other garden pests and can be encouraged with this food/attractant into the garden area or a natural predator/insect box.

Siting:For use in the garden or with an insect box

Features:Helps attract and maintain ladybirds to the garden

This natural habitat made from chunky FSC Certified Timber and natural log is an ideal habitat for Ladybirds and Lacewings. Both of these insects are valuable natural predators of garden pests like aphids and greenfly.Encouraging these insects will help reduce or eliminate chemical insecticide use in the garden. The internal chamber can be filled (through the viewing ports) with straw (Lacewings) or bark (Ladybirds and other insects) to provide valuable insulated over wintering space and summer retreat. SITING - Position near an aphid problem area, preferably in a sheltered position on a wall, fence, tree or post. Wildlife World Ladybird Food/Attractant or Lacewing Attractant can be used with this product (available from stockists) if required depending on which species is being encouraged.

Dimensions:
(H. 310mm W. 140mm D. 190mm - Approx Weight 1.2kg)

A natural habitat for ladybirds and other beneficial insects. The Ladybird Tower has a central chamber filled with natural material. There are many holes drilled at an upward angle for the insects to reach the insulated and safe inner chamber. If necessary a roof panel may be removed for inspection or cleaning. SITING - There is a ground pole provided so the tower is easy to site into lawns, sheltered flower beds, wooded glades or even in planters. Site out of prevailing winds in a warm spot. MAINTENANCE - The roof and base are Oak, Larch or similar durable timber so no preservatives should be used as it may be harmful to the ladybirds. Ladybird Food/Attractant could be used with the tower if necessary. The tower may be used to release larvae with food source. Dimensions: (H. 480mm with pole W. 110mm D. 110mm - Approx Weight: 750g)

One of a collection of unique, real, functioning wildlife habitats specifically designed for children, the Mini Bug Butterfly Feeder attracts butterflies to the garden for learning, study, or simply for the benefits of plant pollination.

The feeder and habitat is a unique product to encourage butterflies in the garden. A central cassette offers a hibernation/refuge space. In addition, two feeding cups can be filled with our Butterfly Food mix or sugared water. The cassette can be replaced with the supplied feeding sponge to offer an additional feeding area at peak times.

Siting: Site in a visible warm place ideally to catch the morning sun. The Mini Bug Butterfly Feeder can be hung from a fence, tree or similar, or can be stood on a flat surface.

Features:

•Offers both hibernation habitat and feeding station
•Removable central cartridge
•Two feeding cups
•Additional feeding sponge supplied
•Interactive and educational
•Supplied with free 16 -page project book  
•Collectable
•Manufactured from FSC certified timber