How to Attract more moths with the wonderful world of Sugaring & Wine Roping

How to Attract More Moths: Easy Guide to Sugaring & Wine Roping 🦋

Curious about moths but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly guide is your gateway into the magical world of moth attraction using Sugaring and Wine Roping — two simple, effective techniques that complement traditional moth trapping.

In this video, I’ll walk you through:
🧪 Ingredients & Mixing Tips: What to use, how to prepare the solution, and why it works
📍 Placement Strategies: When and where to apply your mixture for maximum moth activity
🐛 Bonus Insect Visitors: Discover what else might show up — from beetles to butterflies
🔍 Moth ID Tips: Learn how to recognize common species and start your own records

Whether you're into birds, butterflies, or just love exploring nature, this video is perfect for:
🌿 Nature lovers who’ve never tried Sugaring before
👀 Birders and wildlife watchers curious about moths
🏡 Gardeners looking to rewild their space and support biodiversity

🎥 Filmed in my urban wildlife garden, where I’ve been moth trapping, surveying, and recording for over 26 years. I share practical insights from decades of fieldwork — all designed to help you get started and succeed.

🌼 Rewild Your Garden
Why not take it further? Create a native wildflower meadow or dig a wildlife pond to attract frogs, newts, dragonflies, bats — and of course, more moths. Every garden can become a mini nature reserve.

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Let’s make moths visible, valued, and celebrated.
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Martyn Priestley
Wildlife Field Officer
Low Moor & Oakenshaw Conservation Group