Build an insect hotel with U of I Extension Master Gardeners

Did you know there are many insects that help control garden pests? In fact, they outnumber damaging insects, especially in the right habitat.

In June, join Master Gardeners Sue Styer and Merrill Poloian to learn how insect hotels promote populations of these good guys, including pollinators.

Participants will gain knowledge on beneficial insects, how insect hotels work, types of insect hotels, and common materials to use.

Plus, build a small insect hotel to take home.

"We can greatly increase the number of beneficial insects in our yards and gardens by providing a place for them to live and thrive," said Sarah Fellerer, Master Gardener program coordinator with University of Illinois Extension. "Program attendees will learn valuable information and put it to practice that night."

The Insect Hotels workshop is designed for adults.

It will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the University of Illinois Extension office-Kane County, 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.

Registration is required, and space is limited.

The workshop fee is $20 per person. Sign up online at go.illinois.edu/extensiondkk.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in this program, contact the office at (630) 584-6166, at least two weeks prior to the event.

For more information on the University of Illinois Extension programs in your county, visit go.illinois.edu/extensiondkk.

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