Two thirds of all wild bee species nest in the ground. They live in moss, sand or between stones. The rest build their nests in plant stems or in small holes in tree trunks. Due to the existing tendency towards a "tidy" landscape, only few natural habitats for insects are left.
With the construction of an insect hotel we help to create new ones. An insect hotel serves to provide shelter for insects, as they can be very useful. Some insects pollinate flowers, others eat aphids, for example. Therefore, insect hotels are extremely useful to increase the biodiversity in the park.
Did you know?
... that a single bee has to circle the world three times to produce 250 grams of honey.
... that thanks to insects our drinking water remains clean. They store important nutrients such as nitrogen or phosphorus in the soil, which would otherwise pollute.
... that bumblebees and wild bees are the only animals that can pollinate tomato plants. Without them there would be no fresh tomatoes.