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Overview
Stag beetles lay eggs underground near rotting wood. The larvae of these insects live in the wood for up to five years, before pupating to become adults. Help protect this endangered species by making a simple habitat for them.
Do it:
all year round
Takes just:
1 hour
How to do it
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Use a craft knife to make holes about 3 cm across in the sides and base of the bucket. -
Choose an area of your garden that will not be disturbed and dig a hole to bury the bucket so that its rim is just below soil level. Loosely fill any gaps around the bucket with soil.
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Place a few large stones in the bottom of the bucket and then fill it with bark chippings and a little garden soil.
"Over time, the contents of the bucket will rot down, so top it up with fresh bark chippings periodically."
"Find out more about stag beetle conservation."
