Butterfly Box
Box should be placed in an established area that has the habitat and food resources that will support the type of species you want to help. A good example of an established area would be the planting of certain types of flowers that would practically guarantee an attractive habitat. Please remember that the caterpillars will be feeding on the habitat, so planting of desirable butterfly habitat should be done in a selected area that is away from flowers that may be used for other purposes. Don’t mount boxes on trees as these boxes may often be used by gypsy moth caterpillars for a daytime hiding place. Post mounts are much better, and height is not a critical factor, however, facing the box to the East is recommended.
Box should be placed in an established area that has the habitat and food resources that will support the type of species you want to help. A good example of an established area would be the planting of certain types of flowers that would practically guarantee an attractive habitat. Please remember that the caterpillars will be feeding on the habitat, so planting of desirable butterfly habitat should be done in a selected area that is away from flowers that may be used for other purposes. Don’t mount boxes on trees as these boxes may often be used by gypsy moth caterpillars for a daytime hiding place. Post mounts are much better, and height is not a critical factor, however, facing the box to the East is recommended.
Box should be placed in an established area that has the habitat and food resources that will support the type of species you want to help. A good example of an established area would be the planting of certain types of flowers that would practically guarantee an attractive habitat. Please remember that the caterpillars will be feeding on the habitat, so planting of desirable butterfly habitat should be done in a selected area that is away from flowers that may be used for other purposes. Don’t mount boxes on trees as these boxes may often be used by gypsy moth caterpillars for a daytime hiding place. Post mounts are much better, and height is not a critical factor, however, facing the box to the East is recommended.