How to Build a Ladybug House

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Do you love watching ladybugs land on your hands in spring?They are not only very cute insects, but they are also useful because they help eliminate parasites such as whitefly, scale insects and mites...a real godsend for your garden!Try making a house with simple materials, which is welcoming and comfortable for these small and precious insects.

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  1. Step 1 Trova un robusto pezzo di cartone sotto forma di scatola o foglio.
    A shoe box or thick wrapping paper will work.
  2. Step 2 Taglia 5 pezzi di cartone di 12,5x12,5 cm.
  3. Step 3 Unisci i cinque pezzi in modo da formare una scatola.
    One side must be free and will constitute the entrance.
  4. Step 4 Decora la piccola casa per coccinelle.
    In case you don't know, ladybugs are attracted to pink, blue and yellow colors.You could try this style:
    • Paint or cover the box blue.

    • Paint or glue some pink and yellow flowers.

    • The box does not necessarily have to be painted on the inside, unless you want it to be.

  5. Step 5 Assicurati che la casetta sia completamente asciutta prima di passare alle fasi successive.
  6. Step 6 Aggiungi una sorgente d'acqua.
    Ladybugs are very attracted to water;they spend their entire existence in search of it.So, it will be a great idea to build a small swimming pool inside their house or next to it.All you need is a piece of foil about 12cm long and shallow, about half the size of the ladybug.If you have a small polystyrene tray available, even better!
  7. Step 7 Prepara il contenitore dell'acqua.
    • Fill it with tap water.

    • Add stones and leaves inside, but not too many so as not to weigh down the house.

    • Also add a damp paper towel, folded inward.

    • Throw in some cheese crumbs.

  8. Step 8 Posiziona la nuova casetta su un ramo robusto di un albero.
    Place the pool right next door.Spray some sweet and fruity perfume inside, wait a couple of hours and you'll see that it will populate with cute ladybugs!
  9. Step 9 Finito.
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Advice

  • If you want the house to last longer, use wood instead of cardboard.
  • Ladybugs love nettles;plant some near the house.
  • Don't forget the leaves.
  • Set up the house only in spring;it will not work during other times of the year.
  • You can also opt for a multicolored texture of the walls.
  • To decorate your home you can use various cut out paper shapes.
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Warnings

  • Although it is almost certain that ladybugs will come in droves, don't create too many expectations in children;they might be disappointed and cry if they don't come.
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Things You Will Need

  • Cardboard (shoe box, cardboard, etc.)
  • Pink, blue and yellow card or paint to decorate the house, make flowers etc.(use non-toxic paints)
  • Paper napkins (suggested)
  • Waterfall
  • Cheese (optional)
  • Perfume
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