How Do You Make An Insect Watering Hole?
Some insects, like bees and butterflies, will visit a backyard watering dish. This simple insect watering hole requires only a few materials, and makes a great summer project for young children.Difficulty: EasyTime Required: 10 minutesHere’s How: • Place a shallow tray or saucer on the ground. • Fill the tray with smooth, flat stones. • Pour water into the tray until it fills the spaces between the stones. The water should not cover the stones. • Watch for insects visiting your watering hole for a sip of water on hot days.Tips: • Locate your watering hole near flowering plants, and bees and butterflies will find it faster. You can place the tray on a stand or old tree stump, too. • Butterflies need minerals, and drink water from mud puddles to get these minerals from the soil. You can put a layer of soil in your saucer first, then add rocks and water, to create a puddle of minerals for the butterflies in your yard. • Make sure you refill the tray on hot days when the water may evaporat
