The Ladybird Log Tower will encourage the beneficial ladybirds into your garden - an adult ladybird may eat up to 5000 aphids during its lifetime - attracting ladybirds into the garden is a must for anyone with an aphid problem.
"Designed to make it easy to create an attractive environment for ladybirds, this tower has a central chamber filled with natural material. Chamber holes are drilled at an upward angle leading into the centre. It has a ground pole (NB.attached to the back of the tower when packed), so can be sited in your lawn. flower bed or even a planter." 'Buyers' Guide - 'Home Sweet Home', Garden Answers, August 2008
• Ladybird Log Tower measures 28cm High x 9cm Wide • Made from a high quality timber and oak
The bright aureolin yellow colour of these Greenhouse Aphid Traps reflects light at a wavelength particularly attractive to whitefly (a common pest of tomatoes and fuschias), along with many other common greenhouse pests including aphids, thrips, midges and many other flying insect pests. The traps are coated with a ‘no-mess, dry-touch’ adhesive which will not stick to fingers or damage clothing. Simply hang above plants using the ties provided, and peel away the paper cover. Sold in packs of 6 traps.
• Attractive yet practical • Ready to use • Safe and effective – no chemicals or odours • Effective against Whitefly, Blackfly, Thrips, Aphids, Midges and other flying insect pests • Solds in packs of 6
You'll no doubt be interested in the fascinating array of insects which inhabit your garden, and if so this Insect Conservation Study Centre is an absolute must. The multi-faceted centre not only allows you to view the insects, but it will help encourage them into your garden by providing an ideal habitat - and the ladybirds, lacewings, solitary bees and many other creatures will all help to keep down garden pest populations and pollinate your plants. A great asset to the garden, your only problem will be getting the children out of the way to have a look yourself! The five study chambers have been expertly designed and created and the centre is made from FSC accredited wood. Buy Now Save £5!
The Insect Conservation Study Centre consists of 5 chambers, all providing clever and varied ways of viewing and housing insects. Starting from the roof and working downwards, the chambers are as follows:
• Solar Insect Attic is illuminated by a solar-powered bulb to attract moths and other nocturnal insects • Bamboo tubes form the Overwintering Chamber - great for ladybirds, lacewings and many other beneficial insects • Big Bug area allows close-up magnified viewing of creatures • Exclusive Lacewing Chamber provides a winter retreat for aphid-munching adults and larvae - a real gardener's friend! • Enjoy observing solitary bees in the removable Solitary Bee Study Chamber bottom section - these bees are non-aggressive, non-swarming and perfectly safe around children and pets as well as being excellent pollinators • Unit is made from chunky FSC accredited timber • Measures 80cm H x 30cm W x 20cm D • Heavy duty locking clasps on side hold front door firmly in place • Battery in solar attic is included and should last at least 12 months • Centre provided with holes for fixings but comes without screws • Site in a warm, sheltered position between 1 and 2.5m above ground level and in morning sun • Treat wood with clear water-based sealer if required
What the press say... Give insects a safe place to live with this clever study centre.