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Schwegl Hornet Box
    Schwegl Hornet Box
Schwegl Hornet Box
Schwegl Hornet Box
    Schwegl Hornet Box
Schwegl Hornet Box

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The hornet box is specifically designed to maximise the chance of uptake and can also be used for transferring colonies. Hornets are important in maintaining the correct natural balance in many environments. Although they feed on nectar, fruit, and sap, they also feed their young with live insects and larvae. A normal swarm of hornets can feed as much as half a kilo of insects such as horseflies, craneflies and caterpillars, to their young. They are also important in controlling serious pests such as the bark beetle.

The hornet box is best sited on the edges of woodland and clearings and the chosen site should ideally be secluded with the box entry and exit points free of branches. Position at least 4 m above ground level with the entrance hole facing south-east to south-west. If installing multiple boxes, ensure each box is at least 100 m apart to avoid competition between colonies.

The box is most likely to be occupied from May until mid summer, but leave the nest in place over the winter as it provides a refuge for other useful pest controllers such as lacewings. The box must be cleared out each March/April in preparation for the summer.

Specifications

Dimensions:
Height: 600mm
Width: 280mm
Depth: 250mm

Weight:
14.5kg approx

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Schwegler Hornet Box

Regular price
£193.99
Sale price
£193.99
Regular price
  • Sturdy: large hornet box ideal for colonies Long lasting:
  • Schwegler wood concrete carcass and galvanised steel hanger will last for many years 
  • Supportive: hornets play an important part in the balance of nature
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