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Wildforms Beneficial Bug Houses

Our Wildforms Beneficial Bug houses are made of durable oak off cuts and wood from sustainable sources,(unlike others that are often made of softwood or ply and will not last long) and bamboo. They are not treated, and should not be treated, as this would harm the very creatures you are trying to attract. They are designed for year round use and can be used during summer for egg laying and a place to hibernate during winter. Ladybird/Lacewing attractant can be used to attract them to your house.

Do insects really use bug houses?

Watch our short video showing a fascinating leafcutter bee making use of the Wildforms hanging bug house.
Click here to view


Siting - Site in a warm, sunny, sheltered position, out of prevailing winds and close to vegetation. The hanging bug house can be hung from trees, arches or pergolas. The wall bug houses can be hung on a fence or wall. If aphids are a problem on a particular plant, such as roses, cherry trees or runner beans, then site your bug house nearby. (Instructions are included with all bug houses.)


Wildforms Oak Ladybird Hanging Bug House- £12.95

This hanging bug box is designed to attract beneficial garden bugs such as ladybirds, lacewing and mason bees. Made of durable oak offcuts and bamboo.Height approx 14cm, width approx 19cm.

Click here to see this bug house in action...

Item number WF60

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Wildforms Oak Wall/Fence Beneficial Bug House - £14.95

This wall or fence mounting bug box is designed to attract beneficial garden bugs such as ladybirds, lacewing and mason bees. Made of durable oak and bamboo.Height approx 20cm, width approx 18cm.

Item number WF61


Wildforms Oak Wall/Fence Multi Bug House - £22.95

This wall or fence mounting bug box is designed to attract beneficial garden bugs such as ladybirds, lacewing, mason bees and butterflies. Made of durable oak and bamboo.The top and bottom compartments can be opened for viewing. Height approx 27cm, width approx 18cm.

Described as “The Ultimate Bug House” in Inside Out Magazine, May 2006

Item number WF63


Wildforms Oak Butterfly House *WITH FREE BUTTERFLY POSTCARD* - £19.95

Free butterfly identification postcard

This wall or fence mounting butterfly box is designed to protect our delicate butterflies, providing an overnight roost during summer and a place to hibernate in winter. Made of durable oak, its roof is removable and there is a perspex viewing lid so you dont disturb the occupants. This can also be removed to clean the box or add attractant.Height approx 26cm, width approx 22cm. The species most likely to use this house are Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell and Comma.

Item number WF62


Wildforms Oak Bumblebee Box with Laminated Guide to Bumblebees - £25.00

Double chamber Bumble Bee Nest Box made from durable oak with perspex viewing panels and hinged pitched lid. Nesting material /instructions are included. Now comes with fold out laminated guide to bumblebees.

Item number WF109


Wildforms Oak Interactive Solitary Bee House - £22.95

Interactive solitary bee house made from durable oak with hinged door to enable you to see inside. Clear tubes in 3 different sizes so you can see when the bees have laid their eggs.

Item number WF118


Wildlife World Beneficial Bug Boxes

We now stock a selection of Wildlife Worlds range of products as we are impressed with there environmental awareness and use of FSC and reclaimed timber. If there is any of their products that you would like us to stock, then please let us know and we can get them for you.


Bumble Bee Nesting Box- £17.95

Bumble Bee Nester made from Cedar/Larch/Pine with clear viewing panel and solid brass hinged overhanging lipped lid. Nest material/instructions are included. FSC.

Item number WW01


Ladybird Tower with pole- £10.99

 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.  The tower may be used to release larvae with food source. FSC

Item number WW02


Wildlife World Beneficial Insect Tower with pole- £9.95

  Beneficial Insect Tower on pole ideal for putting in flower borders. Has botton apartment with straw for insects to shelter and top apartment with holes. 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. The tower may be used to release larvae with food source. Complete with instructions. FSC

Item number WW27


  Wildlife World Solar Insect Theatre - £29.95  

Constructed from durable FSC Timber, the Insect Theatre features unique solar lighting with its own storage batteries that automatically light up at dusk attracting Moths, Lacewings, Butterflies and other interesting flying insects into the Theatre. The light then automatically turns off at dawn to reveal the insects inside. Plant material or sturdy branches can be introduced into the Theatre through the access door at the side which can also be used to remove insects to study.

Item number WW14


Wildlife World Ladybird / Lacewing Log- £19.95  

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.