11. April 2023

Biodiversity and Protecting Insects—make your own “bug hotel”! Biodiversity and Protecting Insects—make your own “bug hotel”!

The Fairer Februar initiative inviting to build your own bug hotel was a real success.

This year’s Fairer Februar saw many building bug hotels and presenting them as part of a contest.

This year’s Fairer Februar DIY bug hotels
This year’s Fairer Februar DIY bug hotels © Mira Biehler
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Space for nesting in our gardens and outdoors is becoming more scarce for insects. Many of them, such as wild bees, are in danger of extinction. Bug hotels provide bees and other insects space for nesting. Selecting the right material and using it correctly is essential for insects to make it feel like home.

There were no limits set to participants’ imagination and creativity in making species-appropriate bug hotels. The three most successful participants were presented with a prize for their fabulous work.

These three bug hotels were among the winners.
These three bug hotels were among the winners. © Julia Kuntze
There were no limits set to participants’ imagination and creativity.
There were no limits set to participants’ imagination and creativity. © Michel Lutter
The three most successful participants were awarded a great prize.
The three most successful participants were awarded a great prize. © Elena Hachem
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