Bug Hotel for Ipswich Station

A ‘hotel’ built from locally-sourced natural materials has been built at Ipswich railway station to attract bees, bugs, and local wildlife.

The bug hotel was built using recycled materials, giving the insects a safe home while helping to balance the loss of natural habitats. It is intended to attract insects to help pollinate trees and plants in the local area, which in turn will help stimulate the local foliage and wildlife.

The bug hotel also gives passengers the chance to better understand ecosystems while attracting insects that are beneficial to the environment, such as pollinators, and provides a natural alternative to chemical pest control.

The project’s aim is to encourage environmentally friendly solutions throughout the network and was led by facilities contract manager Krzysztof Drozd in partnership with Naio Rail.

Krzysztof Drozd, Greater Anglia’s Facilities Contracts Manager, said:

“Bug hotels are a brilliant way to encourage and support biodiversity. They will also help stimulate the local foliage and wildlife.

“The project is part of Greater Anglia’s commitment to sustainability and improved customer experiences.”

Paul Goodall, Director at Naio, said:

“Bug hotels are important for enhancing biodiversity and supporting pollination as well as serving as a natural pest control and educational resource.

“By creating these habitats, we not only give people something charming and thought provoking to see on their journey’s but more importantly, we contribute to the well-being of beneficial insects thus promoting a healthier overall ecosystem as well as educating people on its importance so that others and future generations can do the same which we at Naio are proud to do our utmost to support.