Ziggurat Insect Lodge -

Description

The Education Ziggurat Insect Lodge is a very sought-after and visually stunning habitats. Designed and hand-built in the UK from FSC-certified timber for the study of minibeasts in schools. The Pyramid shaped lodge features multiple different types of habitats to attract different insects.

Details

At the top, a high-powered solar light attracts night insects which in turn will attract bats. There is a butterfly feeding platform that has been constructed using recycled plastic and also has several feeding pots which you can fill either with sugar water or the Wildlife World butterfly food/attractant. The next chamber has 3 built-in overwintering chambers for butterflies and other insects to have a safe retreat over the winter period, as well as being fully removable for easy inspection and maintenance.

Below is the removable solitary bee drawer with built-in view tubes, which allows the easy inspection and monitoring of solitary bees.

At the base of the Ziggurrat is a litter critter area to attract smaller ground insects, including millipedes, woodlice, worms and several other ground insects. The sides also feature several solitary bee nesting areas and multiple areas for additional insects and bugs to coincide with each other creating the perfect beneficial insect habitat.

Included with the Ziggurat Lodge is a free key stage II solitary bee lesson plan making it a perfect addition to any school environment.

Also comes with a free pack of UK native top 10 wildflower mixes which also includes a solitary bee life cycle guide and identification guide.