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Further details about our Insect Hotel
- Eco-friendly - A pre-made bug hotel for your garden made from natural materials including pieces collected from UK forest floors, bamboo sticks and river reeds.
- Help protect insects species - Create a safe environment to protect a wild variety of native insect species with our bug hotel, by providing shelter and nests for bees, beetles, ladybirds and other garden insects.
- Kid-friendly - Great for the family and to inspire children to learn more about the 'bugs' that visit and live in their garden. Our bug hotel for kids presents an excellent learning opportunity whilst also providing hours of fun when watching the activity of your garden insects!
- Weather resistant - Made from larch wood, sourced sustainably from a UK forest, this bug hotel has a natural water-repellent properties, making it a long lasting home for the insects in your garden.
Frequently asked questions about bug hotels
What is a bug hotel?
A bug hotel, bug house or insect hotel is a structure – typically made from natural materials like wood – that you can place in your garden (either at ground level or hanging from a tree/wall/fence) to attract insects to shelter there. This provides a safe space for little critters to hide from predators, shelter from bad weather, and raise their young. Ultimately, bug hotels can support insect populations in your garden, which is hugely beneficial for the local ecosystem.
Not only do insect hotels support nature, but they also provide a unique learning experience. Discover which insects are drawn to your bug hotel and observe how they behave!
This experience can be especially rewarding and exciting for young children who are starting to learn more about local ecosystems and sustainability. By purchasing a bug hotel for kids, you can give your children or your students a more fun and practical way to learn about nature and the importance of looking after the environment.
How do I make my own bug hotel?
Since bug hotels are often made from natural materials like wood, you can learn how to make a bug hotel yourself if you’re into DIY and have some spare materials lying around – like wooden pallets. You can make a bug hotel from recycled materials to make your project even more sustainable. Get creative with the bug hotel materials you have available!
To make a simple pallet bug hotel, you can look online to find plenty of tutorials, bug hotel ideas and bug hotel designs. Here at Green Feathers, we have our own ‘How to make a bug hotel for kids’ tutorial you can follow if you want to learn how to build an insect hotel by yourself.
Don’t fancy a bug hotel DIY project? No problem! You can purchase our pre-made Green Feathers Bug Hotel instead of making a bug hotel to get started straight away – no DIY skills needed! Our hotels for insects are made from totally natural materials, including eco-friendly and water-repellant larch wood, so your new bug house will effortlessly blend into the natural environment of your garden and last for a very long time.
How do I attract insects to my insect hotel?
To attract insects to your bug house, you need to mimic their natural habitats to make the hotel more appealing. For example, adding twigs, leaves, small rocks and branches that you find around your garden will add a warm woodland environment that many insect species are attracted to.
The placement of your bug hotel is also important. Pick a relatively sheltered, quiet spot close to plenty of plants and trees. This means your insects will have food sources close by and a sheltered route to the hotel, helping them feel safe and able to raise their young there.
Remember that the best bug hotel is tailored to the specific needs of the species you’re trying to attract, so do a bit of research beforehand into local insects to discover more about what you need to do.
Our Own App
The Green Feathers exclusive app is designed from the ground up for simplicity and quick setup. Available for both iOS and Android. Watch live and previously recorded footage - share with friends quickly and easily. Our app even works with Alexa, allowing you to view your camera on TVs or Echo devices.
Cloud Storage Options
Keep your footage in the cloud with easy access and sharing – control and view all your recordings directly from our app, you can even download and send footage to friends.
Motion Notifications
Get notified when an animal or bird is about. Push notifications directly to your phone or tablet will alert you when a new resident arrives.
Remote Viewing
View your camera from anywhere you have an internet connection. With the camera connected to WiFi you can view your camera live from anywhere in the world.
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We're passionate about bridging the gap between you and the enchanting universe of local wildlife, including UK birds, insects, hedgehogs, and much more. Our commitment lies in delivering the intricate wonders and vibrant beauty of insect, mammal and avian life right to your living room. Experience this thrilling spectacle through our innovative bird box cameras, bird feeder cameras, wildlife cameras and hedgehog cameras, designed to provide an intimate view into the world of these natural marvels.
From observing heartwarming nesting rituals to marvelling at the nurturing of the next generation of fledglings and other young creatures, these cameras bring the magic of bird watching and animal watching into your home. So why wait? Embark on your exclusive journey into the realm of birds and other fascinating critters with Green Feathers today.
