Build a ladybird, bee and insect hotel yourself, with Abeec's simple, do it yourself kit! It comes with easy to follow, step by step instructions.
An insect hotel is a safe habitat for solitary bees, butterflies, ladybugs and other beneficial insects to increase biodiversity in your garden.
There are over 1,500 known species of Native Bees in Australia and most are Solitary Bees. Solitary bees play a vital role in pollinating the native flora. The bamboo tunnels are suitable for nesting bees.
Hotel Details
Built from 25mm Hardwood Waterproof Ply, sustainably sourced from Queensland.
Outside measurements 200mm High X 200mm Wide X 90mm Deep
6mm Sisal rope to hang the hotel if you choose.
Weight approximately = 2.5 Kg
Made in Brisbane
What's included:
Timber cut and pre-drilled
Brackets
All screws
Complete assembly instruction manual
Tools needed (not included):
Drill with PH2 bit
Glue of choice PVA or Liquid Nails
Installation instructions on where to place the hotel will be included with your order.
Bees are not included with the hive. If you are looking to get started it is not recommended to purchase an empty hive as getting the bees inside is almost impossible without a source beforehand.
The bees to suit the hive are sub-tropical and only go as far south as NSW. This is not suitable for VIC, SA or TAS.