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By Alice Tuffery\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 14 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Investing in an insect house is a fantastic way to <\/span>support the local wildlife<\/span><\/a>, and having more bugs in our gardens has its benefits for us humans too. Not only are they often fascinating to watch, but they also pollinate our plants and feed on pests like aphids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, encouraging insects into our gardens is fairly simple \u2013 even <\/span>in urban areas<\/span><\/a>. By <\/span>introducing pollinator-friendly plants<\/span><\/a> and installing a bug hotel or two, you can make sure your outdoor space is a welcoming environment for local wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out our selection of the best insect houses available below.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to install and care for an insect house<\/h3>\n
The best insect houses are fairly low-maintenance, but there are a few steps you can take to make sure they provide a safe environment for your garden critters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Place the insect house in a sunny spot at least a metre off the ground and away from leaves and other plants<\/span><\/li>\n
Whether you attach the bug hotel to a tree, fence post or wall, make sure it\u2019s stable and doesn\u2019t move in the wind<\/span><\/li>\n
Check your insect house every year at the end of summer and get rid of any debris to stop mould growth and mites, which could harm the hotel\u2019s next inhabitants<\/span><\/li>\n
Take the insect house down and replace it when it starts to deteriorate \u2013 usually, this happens after two or more years, but you can replace certain parts of the hotel if the main structure is sound<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Best insect houses to buy today<\/h2>\n
Woodside wooden insect and bee house<\/h3>\n
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