Bees are among the most important insects for humans and nature. Without their pollination, the plant world would degrade drastically with corresponding consequences for human life. It is all the more important to provide flowers and shrubs in the garden, on the balcony or in flower boxes that are bee-friendly so that the buzzing flying insects can…
Not all bird species fly away from the cold. In winter, however, you can expect a laborious search for food in this country. People with a heart for animals don’t stand idly by. Of course, there are all sorts of ready-made feeds that can be bought in stores. But making birdseed yourself is more rewarding. We’ll tell you recipes with…
If a fox is drawn into the garden, the solution is to drive it away with an effective fox deterrent. Various methods are available to keep foxes at bay. dangers of foxes Foxes are usually not dangerous to humans if they are healthy animals. They keep their distance from them and only approach their habitat when they…
Foxes invade human settlements in search of food. In doing so, they leave traces: their droppings. Everyone should be able to recognize and remove the fox droppings with certainty, because it poses health risks. Identify fox droppings clearly In order to avert dangers to your own health and that of the animals, you should be able to…
Mites are ectoparasites that feed on the blood of live chickens. A mite infestation causes other serious diseases in addition to skin irritation and inflammation. On the other hand, mites in chickens are not dangerous for humans. Are chicken mites dangerous to humans? Bird mites generally only infest chickens and other birds. Humans, on the other hand, do…
The rose chafer (Cetonia aurata), of the scarab beetle family, is a glossy green beetle and one of the most colorful of native insects thanks to its lustrous coloration. Also, it doesn’t do much damage. Identify rose beetles The common rose chafer has made itself rare for a few decades, but is now appearing more frequently…
Droppings in the garden is a clear sign that animals are there or crossing out. By determining animal excrement, the animal species can be identified in order to initiate appropriate control measures if necessary. basics The appearance, smell and size of animal droppings cannot be clearly described in order to always be able to carry out…
Thanks to the following five characteristics, even laypeople can quickly identify badger droppings in the garden and can help to take appropriate countermeasures. Position Arguably the most important feature of badger dung is location. The animals: prefer loose soil choose protected areas dig a long hole For example, it may be that the badger droppings are…
Word has probably got around by now that bees are extremely useful animals. As hobby gardeners, we have every reason to protect these animals. Nevertheless, it can of course happen that they interfere. If you discover a bee nest in a roller shutter box in the house or under the roof, you don’t have to panic right away,…
Thick or small piles of droppings on the terrace, the balcony or on the house wall indicate that there are birds here. From the different types of bird droppings, it is possible to determine which birds are nesting here. Especially those who feed with fat balls or even in a bird feeder should not be surprised about…