The beneficial lacewings find a safe winter home in this box. The red color is attractive to the insects and attracts aphid-eating lacewings. The box should be compact, but not too tightly filled with wheat straw. Wood wool is also suitable for nesting. The roof can be unscrewed for filling.

The Material
Solid wood, with a painted red body and a mottled roof

Installation
Install in a dry place, with the front facing downwind.

Gardener Tips
Hang at the latest in early fall. In times very bad weather (severe frost) the box can winter in the woodshed or basement.