Comments on: How to Make an Insect Hotel: A Fun Backyard STEM Project

By: Louise

Louise — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 01:03:02 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Do not use plastic straws! They will sweat inside and harm the solitary bees using them as homes. Use paper straws or rolled up paper tubes, bamboo or anything but plastic straws. While our intentions are good, please do more research.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 23:28:00 +0000

Please do a little more research. While this is colorful and cute, you may have better results if you use paper straws or cut sticks (bamboo, phragmites, or elderberry) that have empty centers. The Leafcutter bees will appreciate your efforts even more! Also, these tubes need to be replaced every year to avoid fungus and parasites attacking your new friend. Thanks from the bees, and me.

By: Riley

Riley — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:10:06 +0000

Such a great idea! My son is fascinated with insects at the moment, so we are going to try this!

By: Emma @ P is for Preschooler

Emma @ P is for Preschooler — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 19:38:08 +0000

What a fun way to observe nature without harming it! This might even be helpful for kids who are afraid of bugs to learn more about them.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:54:35 +0000

This is SO FUN! Thank you for sharing! My kids (7, 5, and 2) have been REALLY excited about all of the new insects and critters we have found over the last year after a move from the plains of Colorado to South Florida. We will definitely be trying this come fall 🙂