Traveling is a worthwhile hobby, no question about it. In addition, tourism boosts the economy in developing countries. But the development of the landscape with huge hotel complexes deprives insects of their habitat. So that the animals don't miss out, you should also offer them a hotel that is not only for a short stay, but also allows long-term living. Although your guests do not pay any rent, you too benefit from the animal visit.
Insects also use insect hotels to hibernate
benefit for the animals
Insects are finding fewer and fewer places where they can build their nests undisturbed. this is less due to a lack of space than to the fact that they cannot find food due to sterilely maintained gardens and the destruction of avoidable weeds. They have to travel long distances to feed themselves, which after a long winter saps the strength of the already weakened insects. An insect hotel (€11.33) in the middle of a natural garden, on the other hand, serves
- as a shelter to rest
- as a nesting place
- as winter quarters
- as a permanent reference point, for example for colony-forming insects such as the bumblebee
- as a location near a food source
benefit for humans
Such an insect hotel is quick and easy to set up. Even if you're not very handy, it's worth the effort, because
- Insects pollinate your flowers.
- watching the hustle and bustle will give you a lot of pleasure.
- some municipalities and nature conservation associations support private species protection measures with a small expense allowance.
- an insect hotel is also a visual enrichment for your own garden.
- Insects feed mainly on plant pests such as aphids.
Not all insect hotels are effective
If you don't want to build your own insect hotel, you can find many ready-made models on the market. Unfortunately, these are often not suitable as a useful shelter, since the benefits for the residents suffer from the demands on the optics. Chemical paints or unsuitable filling material do not belong in an effective insect hotel.