Insects undertake many jobs in our gardens. They pollinate plants and act as natural pest controllers, making them an important part of ecological gardening. With this insect hotel, you can offer several species the opportunity to nest and hibernate. The habitats of many insect species are threatened by changes to their environment, and this is a way to help protect them. The red compartment at the bottom provides protection and housing for green lacewings, ladybirds, and earwigs, all of which are effective pest controllers that eat aphids and spider mites. Fill the compartment behind with fine wheat straw to give these animals a place to hibernate. Bees look for shelter in hollow sticks, with each preferring a different diameter. It is recommended to clean the bamboo straws with the included brush before hanging the insect hotel, as bees prefer straight gaits.