Insect Houses

Insects are integral to achieving a balanced ecosystem in your garden. Species such as ladybirds and lacewings will help to control aphids, and bees deliver an essential pollination service. You can encourage a wide range of beneficial insects into your garden by providing nesting sites and refuges.Leading invertebrate conservation charity, Buglife, were so impressed with our insect houses that they have endorsed the complete CJ Wildlife range, commenting on "a really well designed and practical selection" of habitats.The different floors of this Insect Tower offer shelter for a variety of insect species. The tubes at the top are designed for solitary bees, such as Red Mason Bees, to lay their eggs. There is also a floor with vertical slots to encourage butterflies, a section that has openings for ladybirds and lacewings, and other insects will happily take refuge within the pine cones.FSC Certified WoodWhat to expect: Butterfly, Insect, Ladybird

The Gardman Bee and Bug House gives insects a home and safe place to stay and is specifically useful during the winter months. Aesthetically pleasing it will also look attractive wherever you choose to hang it.Handcrafted from FSC® certified timberTop chamber is filled with pine cones to provide shelter to bugs and other insectsMiddle chamber provides a haven for a variety of insects such as ladybirdsBottom two chambers encourage solitary bees to nest in the tubes

The National Trust Apex Insect House will make a great addition to any garden, balcony or outdoor area. It is beautfully designed and will offer shelter to a variety of insects that can be beneficial to your garden, for example Solitary bees (a non-stinging species) like to use the holes to lay their eggs in.Insects are integral to achieving a balanced ecosystem in your garden. Species such as ladybirds and lacewings will help to control aphids, and bees deliver an essential pollination service. You can encourage a wide range of beneficial insects into your garden by providing nesting sites and refuges.Simply place the National Trust Apex Insect House in a sheltered spot, preferably between vegetation, or hang on a nail no higher than 2 metres from the ground. FSC Certified Wood