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Beneficial Bug Houses for Ladybirds and Lacewings

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

Leafcutter bee

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 hanging bug box

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


Wildforms oak wall fence bug box

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 multi bug box

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


Wildlife World ladybird tower

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


Educational Discounts

Wildlife World Bug Tower

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. Also suitable for hanging without pole.

Item number WW27


Wildlife World Solar Insect Theatre

  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. The lower shelf has several Solitary Bee nesting holes as added habitat.

Item number WW14


Naturegard Bug House

Naturegard Bug House- £14.99

Economy Bug Box suitable for many garden insects including ladybirds, bees and lacewings.
Provides a snug safe home where bugs can shelter.
We sell many different Bug Houses, this being one the cheapest as it is made of treated softwood.

Item number WF152


Insect Attractants

Ladybird attractant

Ladybird Food / Attractant- £2.95

Up to 4 months supply of attractant / food for ladybirds. Ideal for using with our Bug Houses

Item number WF64


lacewing attractant

Lacewing Attractant- £2.95

Slow release attractant for lacewings. Ideal for using with our Bug Houses

Item number WF65


Insect Guides

Ladybird guide

Laminated Field Guide to British Ladybirds - £2.95

Excellent fold out laminated Field Guide to British Ladybirds.
A5 when folded.

Item no FG15


Ladybird & Lacewing Gifts and Cards

Ladybird lovers gift box

Ladybird Lovers Gift Box - £37.50

Contents

  • Wildforms Oak Hanging Bug Box
  • Wildlife World Ladybird Tower
  • Laminated Field Guide to Ladybirds
  • Ladybird Attractant
  • Ladybird Notecards
  • Card - Personalised

Item number WFH08


bug lovers gift box

Bug Lovers Gift Box - £45.00

Contents

  • Wildforms Oak Multi Bug Box
  • Laminated Field Guide to Ladybirds
  • Laminated Field Guide to Butterflies
  • Laminated Field Guide to Solitary Bees
  • Ladybird Attractant
  • Lacewing Attractant
  • Butterfly Attractant
  • Bug Notecards
  • Card - Personalised

Item number WFH09