How to make a bug hotel

Either find a box at home or make your own. To do this, you'll need some timber, nails and a hammer. It's a good idea to get mum or dad to help with this part of the project. For the bug's safety, use natural pine timber – it's a better option than anything that has been treated.

You'll need enough timber for two sides, two ends and a back. Once you've got the pieces cut to size, nail them together. You'll need to get some gloves too to protect your hands. Pre-nail the corners, then hammer them in – you'll need a nail for each corner to secure the box. Remember, it doesn't need to be perfect as the bugs won't mind.

This is the fun part. Start filling the box with as many natural goodies as you can find. See how much you can squeeze in! A good tip is to put longer pieces of bark at the back. Add in twigs, leaves, coconut fibre and even some small rocks.

Using string or twine, wrap this around your box. Do a few rounds – enough to hold everything in place. Then tie the string tightly so the goodies in your hotel, don't fall out.