Habitats at Home – Thinking big with a mini-beast mansion

Mini-beast mansions are basically larger versions of bug boxes and as a result they often require a bit more space and planning to put together. However, as mini-beast mansions can provide a varied range of nesting and resting sites for insects, any extra effort in construction will be much appreciated by a rich diversity of visitors and residents.

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• Habitats at Home – Shrubs and hedges for insect-friendly edges

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• Habitats at Home – Bug boxes for smaller spaces

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• Habitats at Home – Thinking big with a mini-beast mansion

  Mini-beast mansions can provide a varied range of nesting and resting sites for insects, any extra effort in construction will be much appreciated by a rich diversity of visitors and residents.

  • Adults
  • Activities sheet