Description
This wooden bug hotel takes the shape of a ladybird, with a rounded body, a black head and a face of natural pine drilled with holes of different sizes. A thin red line runs down the middle to mark out the two wing cases, while the red sides and rim frame the pale grain of the wood, so it reads clearly as a ladybird from across the garden. It stands 11.6cm tall, 9.6cm wide and 5cm deep, small enough to tuck in among plants without taking over a border.
A bug hotel gives small insects such as ladybirds somewhere to shelter, and the holes in the face are their way in. A hanging loop is attached to the back, so it can go on a garden wall, a fence post, the side of a shed or the trunk of a tree. We like it at about eye level beside a flower bed or a row of pots, where it adds a bright splash of red against brick, stone or greenery. It suits a small courtyard or balcony just as well as a larger garden, and it makes a cheerful little gift that is easy to wrap.
The body is made from pine, a light wood that keeps the whole piece to 0.204KG, so it hangs easily by its loop from a hook or nail. Choose a sheltered spot out of driving rain and strong wind, and check now and then that the loop is still secure. To keep it looking its best, brush dust and cobwebs from the face with a soft dry brush, leaving the holes clear. Hang it where you can see it from a window, and it becomes a small, bright detail that brings a little life to a quiet corner of the garden.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Wood (pine) |
| Length |
5cm |
| Width |
9.6cm |
| Height |
11.6cm |
| Weight |
0.204KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the ladybird bug hotel?
It stands 11.6cm tall, 9.6cm wide and 5cm deep. That compact size sits neatly on a wall, a fence post or the trunk of a tree.
What is the bug hotel made from?
It is made from pine wood. It has a natural pine face drilled with holes of different sizes, red sides and rim, and a black head.
How do I hang it up?
A hanging loop is attached to the back. It hangs from a hook or nail on a garden wall, fence post, shed or tree.
Where is the best place to put it?
We suggest a sheltered spot out of driving rain and strong wind, close to flowers or plants, ideally where you can see it from a window.
How should I look after it?
Now and then, brush dust and cobwebs from the face with a soft dry brush and keep the holes clear. Check that the hanging loop is still secure.