A lid fits on each pot. And a little animal fits in every hole. On this page you will learn all the important aspects you need to consider when making the holes in your insect hotel fill material. Because each insect species has special requirements for the hole size of the shelter.
The holes do not have to have a specific diameter, the main thing is that they are of different sizes
Why is hole size important?
People feel comfortable in bright, light-flooded rooms with large windows. But do you want to be constantly on display? Insects do the same. Many species prefer narrow tubes that
- on the one hand provide protection
- and on the other hand store heat.
So that the brood can develop well, as little light as possible should fall into the shelter. In addition, small holes make it difficult for birds to peck at the larvae with their beaks.
Different diameters
In order to attract as many types of insects as possible, holes with different diameters are recommended. Take a look at the variety of species in your garden. You will quickly notice how different the body sizes of the insects are. Here are some tricks on how to make different sized holes:
- Miscellaneous material
- bamboo sticks
- clay walls
Miscellaneous material
You don't have to buy drill attachments in different sizes right away. Different is already sufficient. Clay bricks alone have larger holes than small bamboo sticks.
bamboo sticks
Bamboo branches are naturally pointed. This means you automatically get different diameters when you cut a single shoot into short pieces.
clay walls
Another popular filling material is clay walls. These are very easy to make yourself. Instructions can be found here. The following applies to the equipment of the holes:
- Fill large holes with hay or wood shavings.
- Small holes remain empty.