Nesting boxes make it easier for many native bird species such as tits, sparrows or redstarts to breed and raise their young. This is because these birds usually nest in burrows, which are rarely found in our tidy gardens. Nature lovers therefore make sure to offer the birds a natural environment – and this includes breeding grounds. With…
Nematodes have become very important in biological pest control. These nematodes are tiny, white or colorless, and can only be seen with a strong magnifying glass. More than 20,000 species have now been discovered and new ones are constantly being added. The parasitic groups among the nematodes can cause problems for humans, animals and plants. However, among the insect…
In the household, parasitic wasps are usually used against food moths and clothes moths. However, the real pest in both moth species is not the moths, but their larvae, as they cause the most damage. The clothes moth nests mainly in the closet, in upholstered furniture and carpets, where it finally lays its eggs. The food moth, on…
While a fence protects the garden from uninvited guests, the sky above is wide open. So not only the birds that we would like to have in our vicinity flutter to us. The thieving magpie can also become a permanent visitor. However, their “mean” activities are not well received by anyone. How can we get this bird to leave…
Responsible hobby gardeners first use all biological means to combat pests in their garden before resorting to chemicals. In this way, you can make your green area inviting for beneficial insects such as hedgehogs, ground beetles or birds. It is less well known that there is also helpful support from nature for the home to combat pests…
Insect hotels can be bought ready made. There are the greatest models. But many are quite expensive and you can safely save the money. Such a shelter for insects is usually very easy to build. Most materials can be found in nature. An insect hotel offers space for wild bees, lacewings, butterflies, ladybugs and other insects. Alternative: kit If you…
Whether in summer as a breeding guest in garden hedges or during the cold season as a lively visitor to the feeding ground – robins can be found in almost every home garden. Although they are only 14cm in size and weigh around 22g, the birds, belonging to the thrush family, stand out; they are easily recognizable…
Hedgehogs are cute fellows. Most garden owners are happy if they accommodate one of them or even a family of hedgehogs in the garden. However, you should definitely leave the hedgehogs alone and not bother them. They usually don’t need any food either. Exceptions are injured, sick hedgehogs, orphaned hedgehog children and hedgehogs that are still out and about…
There are different types of bird feeders: with silo, thatched roof, clapboard, on a wooden stand or for hanging. Here we would like to present you with construction instructions for a cheap and simple variant of how you can build the bird feeder, modify and expand it as you wish. Who is this guide for? Building…
Squirrels are wild animals and can usually take care of themselves quite well. Nevertheless, feeding the cute animals can be an important point for nature conservation in the garden, especially in very cold winters. If there is a past, very dry and hot summer, Sciurus also finds less food. The search for food in predominantly built-up areas is…