The tortuga insect hotel is filled with bamboo tubes making it ideal for solitary bees. They will lay eggs within the tubes and then seal them up with mud. The bees will bite through the mud to emerge one by one. These newly fledged bees will then begin searching for a nesting site and mate, and so the process starts again. Insects such as bees and ladybirds are an important part of our ecosystem. They aid in the pollination of plants and function as a natural pest control. For many reasons they are sadly in decline, but you can help them!  beautifully designed and solidly made, the tortuga is finished with a water based clear preservative. It is made from fsc certified wood and includes a built in wooden hanging bracket. Simply mount against a wall or fence up to a height of 1.5 metres and preferably in or around flowers. Positioning south facing is always recommended if possible. Approx. Weight 600g