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Insect hotel

Started by: berylh (2168)

Evening all - friends of mine have an insect hotel in their garden. It was used last year for the first time and as spring beckons they are wondering if they have to clean it inside or if it takes care of itself with it's new visitors - any suggestions please.

Started: 16th Mar 2017 at 19:22

Posted by: lectriclegs (5712)

Insect hotels occasionally require some maintenance as diseases or pests, such as mites, can become an issue after a few years. Some hotel builders prefer to completely change the filler materials every two years. Most pest and disease problems can be reduced by making small, disposable sections, so you can place new infill materials in the same location for insects that use the shelter year after year.


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All my own words

Replied: 16th Mar 2017 at 21:01

Posted by: berylh (2168)

Splendid, thank you so much this is really appreciated.

And in your own words

Replied: 16th Mar 2017 at 21:28

Posted by: jathbee (11727)

Well done leccy. I didn't know you were an entomologist. My, we have a wide range of intellectuals on Wiggin World

Replied: 16th Mar 2017 at 22:07
Last edited by jathbee: 17th Mar 2017 at 10:18:29

Posted by: lectriclegs (5712)

I also have a theory of general relativity that I am writing at the moment.

I'll post it as soon as it is complete.

Replied: 17th Mar 2017 at 14:01

Posted by: jathbee (11727)

You do that, leccy. I'm sure it will be very enlightening. A lot more interesting than some of the twaddle that's posted on here

Replied: 17th Mar 2017 at 14:08

Posted by: berylh (2168)

lectriclegs, My friends just got back to me to say thank you for the information you posted saying they have found it very helpful - so thanks once again

Replied: 17th Mar 2017 at 19:40

Posted by: lectriclegs (5712)

You're welcome Beryl.

Replied: 17th Mar 2017 at 19:47

 

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