Children love pets and contact with nature, which is a good thing: Both strengthen the immune system, and pets convey empathy and a sense of responsibility. A garden is the best prerequisite for making both accessible to your child, e.g. B. with rabbits as pets. Who no longer languish in a small cage, but “live” in a species-appropriate…
Above all, raised beds in the garden should be a visual eye-catcher with many appealing plants, spices or vegetables. But the unpopular larvae of beetles, which mainly feed on the roots, can also quickly nest here. In the worst case, the plants die off. But what helps against an infestation of grubs in the raised bed and where…
Black flies are found all over the world and there are about 50 species in the local latitudes that humans and animals attack to get their blood. The annoying suckers are usually not noticed, but caution is advised, especially in the vicinity of flowing water such as rivers and streams. Here they are usually recognized because they…
The guide to catching moles consists primarily of instructions on when not to catch moles – almost always. It is important to clarify this, not only because of the sensitive fine, but also because more and more citizens are now reporting such animal cruelty and this fine is getting closer in practice. It doesn’t help, moles are…
A mole in the home garden is a nuisance for many hobby gardeners. You cherish and care for the garden all year round and then a troublemaker comes along and ruins half the work. It’s difficult to get rid of a little Digger like that, but not impossible. You shouldn’t kill him or you’re not allowed to, it’s…
If a mole settles in the garden, it quickly creates an extensive cave system of up to 2,000 square meters. On its patrols, the cute furry ball devours snails, vine weevils, crane cranes, masses of larvae and pest eggs. At the same time, the insectivore loosens the soil deeply. A blessed activity – if it weren’t for the…
Many people find spiders disgusting and the fact that they are useful is of no use to the creepy-crawlies. You have to get away, if you can, quickly and without seeing you again. Now there are numerous methods to get rid of arachnids, humane or not so humane, mechanical, biological and chemical, more or less dangerous. It needs…
Mosquitoes differ primarily in the areas in which they make their home. If you take a closer look, their appearance is also different. What not everyone knows is that not all mosquito species are bloodsuckers and leave behind itchy bites or diseases. The most common mosquito species in Central Europe is certainly the common mosquito. Only the female mosquitoes…
As soon as the temperatures outside rise, the mosquitoes become active again. Thanks to these annoying pests, relaxing in the garden is often unthinkable. It gets even worse when those annoying bloodsuckers disturb your sleep. Numerous products promise a remedy, but cannot prove themselves in practice. The situation is different with some simple measures and natural remedies, which, especially…
Mosquitoes are probably one of the most resilient creatures on earth. They have been proven since the Cretaceous period and are native to all continents. They are found in mountains, at sea and even in deserts. Some mosquito species endure extremely high temperatures and some even sub-zero temperatures. They feed on plant saps, some also on the blood of…