With an insect hotel, you can give nature a helping hand and bring your garden to life. Although no one wants pesky pests, it is good news when all kinds of useful insects feel at home in your garden. In an insect hotel, they find a place to build their nests. These helpful helpers are essential for the pollination of your plants and trees. They are also an important food source for other animals. And the best part is that some insects, such as ladybugs, also fight harmful pests such as aphids for you.

You can choose to buy a ready-made insect hotel, or you can make one yourself. Go for a mixed hotel, where different species of insects can take up residence, or choose a specific hotel focused on one species. Suitable guests for your insect hotel include various bee species, ladybugs, butterflies, lacewings, earwigs, and solitary wasps (don’t worry, these don’t sting and actually help you get rid of pesky caterpillars and flies!).

Hang an insect hotel and turn your garden or balcony into a real insect paradise too!