INSECT HOTEL - ESAT LE MORVAN
Hotel **** to accommodate, promote winter survival and reproduction of insects that are friends of the garden, pollinators or large predators of our pests and parasites of flowers, fruit trees and the vegetable garden.
A natural and effective method for maintaining the biodiversity and balance of the garden.
Extremely robust insect hotel, made of 15mm PEFC certified Douglas fir, filled with pierced logs, moss, straw, bread apples etc. collected respectfully and locally.
Handcrafted by an Esat in Morvan, France.
- Dimensions: H 35 x W 27 x D 11 cm
- Structure wood species: Untreated natural Douglas fir
- Interior and filling: straw, pine cones, moss, branches, various drilled wood species
- Thickness: 15mm
- Weight: 2200 g
- Origin of wood and fillings: Sustainably managed forests, Morvan, France
- Handcrafted, Morvan, France
- Place the insect shelter at a height of at least 30 cm.
- Near a flower bed, a hedge, or the vegetable garden.
- Facing south or south-east, so it can warm up properly.
- In a quiet location that is well protected from the wind.
- Ideally installed in early autumn so that insects can settle in and hibernate in peace. Can also be installed at any time of the year.
Established in 1991, L’ESAT Le Morvan in Montsauche, located in the heart of the Morvan Regional Natural Park, is one of the facilities within the Work Assistance Program.
L’ESAT Le Morvan has successfully leveraged local wealth: wood, particularly Douglas fir, which is naturally resistant for outdoor use, by crafting it into various forms.
- It accommodates up to 39 disabled workers and provides daily support for its users, as well as managing various workshops and adapted services: Production of outdoor wooden furniture for local authorities
- Production of birdhouses, feeders, nativity scenes, and insect hotels for major retailers
- Maintenance of green spaces for private individuals, professionals, and local authorities.
L’ESAT Le Morvan holds the "Morvan Nature et Talents" label, meeting specifications regarding its geographical location and local wood procurement. This guarantees "ultra-local" sourcing, mutual support among businesses, and a commitment to promoting Morvan authenticity by highlighting the region.
L’ESAT Le Morvan is a member of the GESAT Network (Groupement des Etablissements et Service d’Aide par le Travail).