The national trust apex insect house will make a great addition to any garden, balcony or outdoor area. It is beautfully designed and will offer shelter to a variety of insects that can be beneficial to your garden, for example solitary bees a non stinging species like to use the holes to lay their eggs in. Insects are integral to achieving a balanced ecosystem in your garden. Species such as ladybirds and lacewings will help to control aphids, and bees deliver an essential pollination service. You can encourage a wide range of beneficial insects into your garden by providing nesting sites and refuges. Simply place the national trust apex insect house in a sheltered spot, preferably between vegetation, or hang on a nail no higher than 2 metres from the ground.  we recommend pairing this insect house with the national trust hexagon insect house https www.birdfood.co.uk national trust hexagon insect house to create the ultimate haven for insects.