Insect Shelter

Insect Shelter – Econex

• ✅ Designed for the hibernation and breeding of beneficial insects
• ✅ Promotes biodiversity and natural pest control
• ✅ Available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Giant
• ✅ The Small version is sold as a single unit or in a pack of 3

Description

The Insect Shelter – Econex is designed to provide a safe habitat for various species of beneficial insects, including pollinators such as solitary bees and bumblebees, natural predators like lacewings and earwigs, and parasitoids of pests such as ichneumon wasps and sphecids.

This shelter is made from high-quality, weather-resistant materials and features multiple compartments filled with different natural materials that mimic insect hibernation and breeding habitats. These include open pinecones, cut reeds, dry grass, clay brick fragments, and sections of perforated branches. All materials are secured with a metal mesh to ensure stability.

The shelters are available in three sizes to accommodate different needs and spaces. Additionally, the **Small** version can be purchased individually or in a pack of 3.

Available Options

The Econex INSECT SHELTER is available in three sizes and different purchase formats:

📏 Available Sizes:

• Small: Ideal for gardens and small spaces.
• Medium: Suitable for parks, urban gardens, and community green areas.
• Giant: Perfect for large natural spaces, ecological reserves, and reforestation programs.

📦 Purchase Formats:

• Small – Single Unit – For targeted installations in gardens or balconies.
• Small – Pack of 3 Units – Ideal for distribution in different areas within the same environment.
• Medium – Single Unit
• Giant – Single Unit

Technical Specifications

📌 Small

• ✔️ Material: Weather-resistant phenolic board (15 mm thickness).
• ✔️ Dimensions:
  • Width: 37 cm.
  • Height: 52 cm.
  • Depth: 12 cm.
• ✔️ Weight: 5.25 kg.

📌 Medium

• ✔️ Material: Solid wood certified by PEFC and FSC (2 cm thickness), treated with outdoor protective stain.
• ✔️ Dimensions:
  • Width: 57 cm.
  • Height: 78 cm.
  • Depth: 28.5 cm.
• ✔️ Weight: 32 kg.

📌 Giant

• ✔️ Material: Weather-resistant solid wood.
• ✔️ Dimensions:
  • Width: 79 cm.
  • Height: 119 cm.
  • Depth: 39 cm.
• ✔️ Weight: 60 kg.
• ✔️ Includes: Two support brackets for installation.

Installation and Maintenance

To ensure the effectiveness of the shelter and the safety of the insects, follow these recommendations:

📍 Recommended Location:

• Place it in a sunny area, sheltered from direct rain.
• Position near vegetation with abundant flowering and open areas with natural soil.
• If possible, install near a water source to attract a greater variety of species.

🛠️ Maintenance:

• The shelter requires no regular maintenance, except when the materials are visibly deteriorated.
• The dry grass in the central compartment can be replaced every two years.

Purpose and Use

These shelters are designed to enhance biodiversity and provide a safe habitat for beneficial insects in gardens, parks, and natural reserves. Among the main inhabitants of these shelters are:

• 🐝 Pollinators: Bumblebees and solitary bees.
• 🦟 Natural pest controllers: Lacewings and earwigs.
• 🦠 Parasitoids: Ichneumon wasps, sphecids, and pompilids, which regulate pest insect populations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the benefits of the Insect Shelter?

It promotes the conservation of beneficial insects, increasing their presence in gardens and green spaces, which improves pollination and natural pest control.

Which species is it suitable for?

This shelter is designed for pollinators like solitary bees and bumblebees, natural predators such as lacewings and earwigs, and parasitoids of pests like ichneumon wasps and sphecids.

Where should the shelter be installed?

It should be placed in sunny areas, near vegetation with abundant flowering and preferably close to a water source.

What is the difference between the sizes?

The Small size is ideal for individual gardens, the Medium version is designed for urban gardens and community parks, and the Giant version is best suited for large natural spaces and ecological reserves.

How is the shelter installed?

It can be mounted on walls, poles, or trees, ensuring stability and an elevated position.

What maintenance is required?

No frequent maintenance is needed. Only the dry grass should be replaced every two years, and it should be checked to ensure the materials are not deteriorated.