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This page last modified on Saturday, August 12, 2000 |
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BUTTERFLIES,in WARM WEATHER LIKE TO STAY IN TREES AND WOODED AREAS.You can improve the chances of getting them to use your house |
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Place the house in a sheltered place |
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Make sure it is around flowers or other flowering plants |
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Provide a source of fresh water |
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BUTTERFLIES,look for warm sheltered places to spend the winter.This,is where the butterfly house will help out.You will have alot more butterflies in the spring time. |
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Here is a list of plants that butterflies like |
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WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER!!! |
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AT BEST THE SMELL WILL RUN ANY BUTERFLIES OFF,AT WORSE IT WILL KILL THEM |
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OVERVIEW |
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You can build a butterfly house any size you like.They are just looking for a place out of the weather and away from things that would eat them.But, you don't want to make the slits,much bigger. |
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MOST IMPORTANT : HAVE FUN !!!!! |
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You may place the house on a pole 3 or 4 foot high,or just hang it in a tree or a bush |
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PAINTING : If you would like to paint your house,Use bright colors and flower shapes.NEVER PAINT THE INSIDE OF THE HOUSE |
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FRONT,BACK AND TOP |
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USE BRASS SCREWS IF YOU CAN,I used a #6x1/2.BUT YOU CAN USE WHAT YOU HAVE :) |
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HINT : It is better to Bevel your front and back edge cuts,But if you can't you can just sand the edges to get a tight fit. |
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SIDES AND BOTTOM |
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CUTTING LAYOUT |
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INSIDE VIEW |
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ON THE INSIDE PLACE 3 or 4 OVERLAPPING PICES OF BARK.Use small nails or screws to HOLD it them in place. |
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HINT : USE BARK FROM YOUR LOCAL TREES |
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ADULTS :: |
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I TRIED TO MAKE THIS EASY FOR KIDS TO BUILT.HOWEVER!,some tools must be used.PLEASE WATCH AT ALL TIMES ANY CHILD AROUND ALL TOOLS! |
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