The Insect Conservation Study Centre features 5 different study chambers and is a fantastic resource for the garden or schools. It is designed to combine interactivity, education and conservation, and features a range of habitats for interest and year–round activity - plus it makes a wonderful garden feature.
This insect study center includes:
Chamber 1 – Solar Insect Attic
This chamber features a solar light and illuminated chamber with an access door at the back, to introduce lighting, twigs, moth or butterfly attractant. The solar light has an attracting effect and allows nocturnal study of insects and moths. In the simplest form, it can act as a garden light.
Chamber 2 – Over Wintering Chamber
This section is the traditional multi-insect over wintering area, which will provide insulated nooks and crannies for a wide range of insects.
Chamber 3 – Big Bug
This area has a giant magnifying glass concealed in the front door to form the ‘big bug’ area. Insects can be temporarily housed here, or with the ports open, incoming insects can be studied. At the back, there are ‘creepy crawly’ tubes where insects can be seen through the magnifying glass viewer.
Chamber 4 – The Lacewing Chamber
This chamber is pre-filled with natural straw and provides the ideal over wintering space for Lacewing. Alternatively, this section can be filled with bark if it is required as an over wintering area for ladybirds.
Chamber 5 – Unique Interactive Solitary Bee Chamber
This features removable trays for the study of developing Solitary Bees – these Bees are non-aggressive and do not swarm, so they are safe for children and pets to be around. From early Autumn, the bolt at the base can be loosened to release the trays where it is possible to observe the development of bee eggs and larvae cells.
The Study Centre should be sited in a warm, sheltered position, such as a post, tree, or wall, ideally to catch the morning sun, and about 1 – 2.5m high.
Maintenance should be minimal, the solar light battery (AA rechargeable) will need to be replaced annually and as the study centre is made from naturally durable FSC timber, no weather protection is needed. However, if over time you wish to preserve the natural colour, you can coat the exterior with a water-based stain or varnish.
30 x 20 x 80cm high
10.00kg
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