Ladybird house....

courgette · « **on:** February 28, 2008, 10:06 »

...do these things really attract ladybirds? my kids keep finding ladybirds in the house so was thinking about buying a house but cant decide which one would be best (if at all), there seem to be 2 kinds, lots of wholes with bambo in,...

http://www.gardensforwildlife.co.uk/shop/article_32.0020.0/Ladybird_Mason-Bee_Lacewing-Lodge---insect-hotel.html?shop_param=cid%3D50%26aid%3D32.0020.0%26

or a closed box with slits in..

http://www.gonegardening.com/xq/asp/dept_id.120/pf_id.9900934/referer./qx/gg_shop/product.htm

bit worried about wasps or bees making a home in it because of the kids.

nipper31 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2008, 10:51 »

Whatever you do, don't pay GBP11.45 for one with short bamboo canes with holes. I got a roll of bamboo lawn edging from B&Q for Â£3.99 which will do the same trick I think...it hasn't got the decorative box round it but you can easily make a box if you really want it to look like your picture.

courgette · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2008, 11:19 »

hey! good idea!!

could roll it up & plonk it onto of a cane tripod that I hope to make I guess!

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