More and more people are struggling with a strange type of mosquito bite, which are usually a little more unpleasant than the usual mosquito bite and appear in places that are rather untypical for mosquito bites. These bites are usually from the autumn grass mite, which has been reproducing quite a bit recently (presumably as a…
As soon as they have been planted, the young plants show themselves in a fresh green – until the next morning. Then, where a few hours ago there were still delicate plants, suddenly eroded stems and iridescent traces can be found. A snail fence can help here. However, it should be chosen carefully and used correctly. How does…
Fringed winged birds belong to the type of insect that you do not want to see on your own plants. The small insects can be found almost all over the world and manage to destroy entire harvests. Thrips are known by a variety of names, such as thunderstorm flies and cystopods. The damaged insects often drill their eggs…
The codling moth is one of the largest fruit pests in Europe. The colloquially known fruit maggots destroy tons of apples, pears, apricots, peaches, cherries and plums in private and commercial fruit growing every year. Combating it is a top priority for many hobby gardeners who cultivate fruit trees. Whoever wants to get rid of the fruit maggots…
Mealybugs can be brown, white or pink in color and are coated with a white web of a waxy substance that is supposed to protect them from predators. This wool-like armor not only protects them from their natural enemies, but also makes it difficult to fight them. Control should be carried out immediately after the first signs…
Aphids prick the plant’s pathways and suck out the nutrient-rich sap. The plant is weakened and is therefore more susceptible to disease. In addition, aphids can transmit viral diseases to plants with their saliva. They usually appear suddenly and epidemic-like. They often disappear quickly. Sometimes, however, they spread and keep growing. Then good advice is expensive. So what to do Causes and…