The bug box is designed to attract beneficial garden bugs such as ladybirds, lacewing and mason bees to your garden. The box should be sited in a warm, sunny, sheltered position, out of prevailing winds and close to vegetation; it can be fitted on the side of a building or wall.

The box is made 1 inch sawn plain timber approx 600mm x 600mm and 200mm deep. It is divided into 8 compartments which can be filled with different items to encourage the insects to use. 2 sections have Perspex fronts to allow food to be placed in, Fruit is a favourite item, do not worry if the fruit is going off as they enjoy these. Inside 6 different sections we include a mixture of bamboo, sheep fleece, cardboard tubes, astro turf, slate, rotten wood and dried grasses.