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Butterflies & Bees – insect hotel, insect source & butterfly bar for garden and balcony
Mineral drinking and resting place for bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and insects. With flower bowl, river pebbles, and mineral mixture for approx. 30 refills.
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Mineral drinking station for bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and insects. With absorbent wick, natural clay, Himalayan salt, and anise. For garden, patio, or balcony.
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Helping butterflies and bees: drinking places, minerals and nesting places
Butterflies and bees pollinate and bring your garden to life. With a clever combination of a drinking spot , shelter/nesting area , and a few practical tools, you can make your garden or balcony more attractive to pollinators. DRD Rodent Shop® has been a specialist since 2011 and selects products that truly add value.
Drinking place & minerals
✔ JR Farm Insect Source as a practical drinking/mineral spot
✔ Especially helpful in warm and dry weather
Feeding/attraction point
✔ Insect bar & Butterfly bar as an additional mineral/attraction point
✔ Accessible for garden and balcony
Nesting place
✔ Insect hotel 29 cm for hiding and nesting options
✔ Combine with flowering plants for the best effect
Basics: How to help pollinators in your garden or on your balcony
- Spread flowering: choose plants that bloom at different times.
- Providing water: a safe place to drink makes a difference, especially in hot weather.
- Hiding and nesting places: leave some “cluttered corners” and provide an insect hotel.
- No poison: avoid pesticides that pollinators come into contact with.
Drinking place & minerals: start simple
With the JR Farm Insect Source, you give insects an accessible place to drink. Place it in a sheltered spot (out of direct wind) and check regularly to ensure it remains clean.
Insect hotel: where do you hang it?
An insect hotel works best in a stable, dry location . Choose a spot out of direct rain and hang it securely. See: Trixie Insect Hotel 29 cm .
Need more inspiration? Also read: Make your garden or balcony butterfly and bee-friendly .
Checklist: butterfly and bee friendly
- At least 2–3 bloomers (preferably with a staggered flowering period)
- Drinking place (e.g. insect source) in a sheltered spot
- Insect hotel firmly attached
- No pesticides nearby
Safety warnings
- Always hang an insect hotel securely and out of direct rain.
- Keep drinking areas clean and check regularly.
- Avoid chemical pesticides that pollinators may come into contact with.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the quickest way to improve your bee-friendly balcony?
A flowering plant + a drinking place such as the Insect Source is often a strong start.
Does an insect hotel really help?
Yes, it offers hiding and nesting opportunities. Combine it with flowering plants for the best results. See: Insect Hotel 29 cm .
What is the difference between an insect source and a butterfly bar?
The insect source focuses primarily on drinking; the butterfly bar is an additional mineral/attraction point.
✔ Ordered before 5pm, shipped the same day!
✔ Specialist since 2011
✔ Delivered from our own stock
See also: Garden animals | Squirrel | Hedgehog | Garden birds
