In this video I show viewers how to make a insect critter cage that is large enough to place a vase of water with fresh milkweed or flowers. The cage feature a full opening velcro front door and well ventilated with screening on all four sides. A materials list is found below. The cage is made with easy to find at local building supply store 1 x12 board, 1 x 2 board, fiberglass window or door screen, screws, and a roll of velcro with glue on one side.
Materials:
2 pieces 11 1/4 by 11 1/4 " cut from a two foot length of 1 x 12" board
4 30 inch long 1 x 2" cut from a 10 foot length of 1 x 2 "faring strip"
8 two inch screws
1/4 or 3/8 staples
36 inch wide window screening at least 4 feet long.
Tools:
measuring tape
pencil
saw
drill
drill bits
staple gun
stapler
screw driver