Bird and Bug Boxes
These boxes are quite easy to make at home, with spare pieces of wood and a few basic tools. Many designs can be found online. However, there are a few things to bear in mind:
- Any wood used MUST be untreated. Wood preservatives are designed to kill insects, so are totally unsuitable here.
- Any paint used must be a water-based acrylic type which is suitable for children's toys.
- Tubes (such as hollow canes) intended for solitary bees need to have one end blocked or against a solid fence or wall. Solitary bees lay the eggs for female bees at the dark end of the tube.
