{"title":"Buy a hornet box – create a habitat for gentle giants | Fieger.ch ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n  gap: 2rem;\n  margin-top: 1.5rem;\n}\n.grid \u003e div {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDid you know that \u003cb\u003ehornets\u003c\/b\u003e are among the \u003cb\u003emost peaceful and important insects\u003c\/b\u003e in our gardens? Despite their imposing appearance, they are \u003cb\u003eharmless to humans\u003c\/b\u003e – and as natural pest controllers, they make a valuable contribution to the ecological balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e With a \u003cb\u003ehornet box\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb\u003eFieger.ch,\u003c\/b\u003e you offer these protected animals a safe, species-appropriate habitat. Since \u003cb\u003e2006,\u003c\/b\u003e we have been supporting our customers in \u003cb\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/b\u003e with high-quality products related to \u003cb\u003enature conservation, animal husbandry, and biodiversity\u003c\/b\u003e – consistently focusing on quality, expert advice, and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eBuy a hornet box\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003enow\u003c\/span\u003e and actively contribute to species conservation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn overview of the advantages of our hornet boxes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Our \u003cb\u003ehornet boxes\u003c\/b\u003e were specially developed to meet the needs of hornets and offer numerous advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eExtra large \u0026amp; robust\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompared to bird boxes, hornets need more space – our models offer a \u003cb\u003egenerous breeding chamber\u003c\/b\u003e that is perfectly tailored to their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eWeatherproof \u0026amp; durable\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Whether made of \u003cb\u003ewood-concrete or solid wood\u003c\/b\u003e – our boxes withstand wind, weather and moisture. Ideal for year-round outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpecies-appropriate \u0026amp; safe\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Well-designed ventilation and humidity control ensure a \u003cb\u003estable microclimate\u003c\/b\u003e inside – ideal conditions for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSustainably produced\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Like all our products, the hornet boxes are \u003cb\u003emanufactured in an environmentally friendly way\u003c\/b\u003e – durable, resource-saving and reusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eOur product selection – Hornet boxes \u0026amp; accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e We offer you various models for different locations and requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eHornet boxes with large nesting chamber\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Classic nesting boxes with plenty of space for the growing colony – easy to assemble and ideal for trees or house walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n \u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModels with ventilation and cleaning options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e It simplifies maintenance and ensures an optimal indoor climate – ideal for long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTips for application \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e The right location is crucial for the \u003cb\u003ehornet box\u003c\/b\u003e to be accepted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSuspension height 3–6 meters\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Ideally, the height should be at least three meters – on trees, buildings or masts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eQuiet \u0026amp; semi-shaded\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Avoid direct sunlight – \u003cb\u003esemi-shaded, sheltered spots\u003c\/b\u003e are preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAttach early\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e It is best to install the box in \u003cb\u003espring (March–April)\u003c\/b\u003e – this way searching queen bees will find it in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhy Fieger.ch is the right place for you\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eExperience in nature conservation since 2006\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e We know what matters – and are happy to advise you personally and competently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eShipping throughout Switzerland\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether it's a city apartment, a farm or a school project – we deliver \u003cb\u003equickly and reliably\u003c\/b\u003e to every corner of Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eMoney-back guarantee \u0026amp; secure payment\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e With us, you buy \u003cb\u003erisk-free\u003c\/b\u003e – with fair terms and proven payment methods. Goods are definitely in stock and therefore quickly available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eCustomer reviews – what other nature lovers say\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \"We live on the edge of the forest and hung up the hornet box in March – by June it was already occupied! Great quality, excellent explanation.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n – Family G., Canton of Aargau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \"The animals are absolutely peaceful. Since we got the box, we've been observing the hornets almost daily. Great for the garden!\"\u003cbr\u003e\n – Roland M., Bern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Tip: Send us your pictures – we welcome practical experience reports!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eFAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about the Hornet Box\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAre hornets dangerous?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo – \u003cb\u003ehornets are very peaceful\u003c\/b\u003e . They only attack if they feel directly threatened. Keeping your distance is perfectly sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eHow can I tell if the box is occupied?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e You might hear a faint humming sound or see them entering and leaving. The first signs of activity usually appear from \u003cb\u003eMay\/June\u003c\/b\u003e onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDo I need to clean the box?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Yes – \u003cb\u003eonce a year after the season ends (October)\u003c\/b\u003e . Simply remove the old nest and brush it out roughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eBuy a hornet box now and create a natural habitat\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Would you like to contribute to species conservation – right in your own garden? Then discover our high-quality \u003cb\u003ehornet boxes\u003c\/b\u003e , which are not only functional but also visually appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eOrder now and make room for an endangered, beneficial insect species!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"hornissen-starter-hoehle","title":"Hornet Starter Cave","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Hornet Starter Cave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Ideal for the start of nesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Especially during the nest-founding period, adverse factors such as bad weather, food shortages, or the lack of suitable nesting sites can overwhelm the young hornet queen in finding and keeping her nest dry, safe, and warm. The SCHWEGLER Hornet Starter Cave can help!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBased on the latest findings in hornet conservation, it offers ideal climatic and spatial conditions for the young colony. The unique, patent-pending entrance minimizes contamination by birds, bats, and mammals. The SCHWEGLER Hornet Starter Cave is suitable for the beginning of a nest and as a shelter for smaller or late-emerging wasp or hornet colonies. With favorable colony growth, branch colonies will form or relocate to a larger site once a certain size is reached. We recommend our SCHWEGLER Hornet Box (Order No. FS00 360\/7) for this purpose. Generally, the use of the Starter Cave in combination with the SCHWEGLER Hornet Box is always advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Installation:\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA minimum height of 1.5 meters is recommended; sunny locations are preferred. To increase acceptance, please ensure that the approach area is not heavily frequented by people. For optimal population development, the distance to the larger SCHWEGLER hornet box should generally be approximately 10 to 50 meters (this can vary depending on the surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Entrance hole: Ø 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Package contents: - 1 x Hornet starter cave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Color: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dimensions: H 35 cm x W 16 cm x D 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Weight: approx. 3.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fieger AG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47488355991865,"sku":"FS00361","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/1133\/1129\/files\/hornissenstarter_hoehle.jpg?v=1709217926"},{"product_id":"hornissenkasten-holzbeton","title":"Hornet box made of wood concrete","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Hornet box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e The ideal nesting aid for hornets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cfont color=\"#ff0000\"\u003eThere are no shipping costs for this item. Free shipping.\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe hornet box made of proven SCHWEGLER wood-concrete has significant advantages over hornet boxes made of wood:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Improved interior design, which animals prefer when accepting the space, therefore more welcoming.\u003cbr\u003e • Due to its resistance to weathering, its durability is significantly longer compared to wood.\u003c\/font\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Very favorable microclimate thanks to the proven and durable SCHWEGLER wood-concrete material. Wood warps over time, so drafts can disrupt the microclimate inside the box. This also prevents light from entering the box.\u003cbr\u003e • Very well suited for independent establishment and implementation activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Installation:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eThe hornet box can be placed on deciduous trees at the edges of forest clearings, forest margins, windthrow areas, clearings, parklands, etc.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Cleaning \u0026amp; inspection:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eStarting in April of the following year. Leave the old nest undisturbed over the winter, as beneficial insects such as lacewings, hornet beetles, etc., like to overwinter in it.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Entrance hole:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eDouble hole\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Hanging height:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003eAt least 4 m\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Residents:\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eHornet \/ From May to late summer\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Material:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eBreathable SCHWEGLER wood-concrete\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Scope of delivery:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eHornet box\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Color:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eOlive\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Mass:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e25 cm x 28 cm x 60 cm\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Weight:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e14.5 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eDon't be afraid of hornets! Despite their impressive size, hornets are very peaceful creatures. Outside their nest, they quickly flee when threatened and only sting in emergencies, for example, if they are trapped.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eHornets are not interested in sweet drinks or cakes; they are mostly carnivorous, meaning they hunt and prey on other insects.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eMany people fear that a hornet sting is more dangerous than a wasp sting. However, this is not the case. It is comparable to the sting of a bee, a wasp, or a bumblebee.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eBumblebees are also active at night. If one happens to wander into your bedroom, simply open the window wide and turn off the light. It will then find its way back outside on its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fieger AG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47488476938553,"sku":"FS00360","price":209.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/1133\/1129\/files\/hornissenkasten.jpg?v=1709219767"}],"url":"https:\/\/fieger.ch\/en\/collections\/hornissenkaesten.oembed","provider":"Fieger AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}