Fruit flies, often also called fruit flies, stay mostly in the vicinity of ripe fruit. Nobody is immune to an infestation with the annoying insects, because they are often brought home from the supermarket or greengrocer with the fruit, potatoes or onions bought there. They stay mostly in the vicinity of fermenting food, which can quickly happen…
If you suspect that rats are romping about in your home, immediate action is required. Rodents are among the most dangerous health and hygiene pests. The animals themselves and their droppings transmit pathogens, bring in parasites, contaminate food supplies and destroy furniture. Since living animals can only be seen extremely rarely, even with high infestation pressure, it is…
Anyone who follows media reports about factory farming usually has no appetite for poultry, and eggs (even barn eggs) don’t really make the sympathetic conscience happy either. But living without eggs and poultry, without breakfast eggs and delicious grilled pastries? A sad idea, and that’s why chicken farming is currently experiencing a tremendous upswing. “Private chickens” on the…
Unfortunately, it is not easy when a colony of wasps has nested in the ground in the house or in the garden. After all, wasps should not be simply removed, smoked out or destroyed. Because despite all the opposing opinions, wasps are also useful for nature. Although wasps do not pollinate flowers and plants, they eat a lot…
Grapes from our own garden are a real highlight. There is a choice of green, red and blue, as well as seeded and seedless varieties, all equally delicious and healthy. Sometimes, however, pests such as the vine pox mite can spoil the joy of the delicious fruit. But how do you recognize an infestation and how can you…
Your own bed full of beetle larvae – a nightmare! But that can happen to anyone in this country at any time. The uninvited appearance of the larvae really has nothing to do with impurity. However, if you don’t want to tolerate them, you have to clean them thoroughly immediately. And above all, it is essential to prevent new…
Insects (Insecta) represent the largest animal category in the world with their species. They are also known as insects and insects. In Germany alone, over 30,000 of the approximately 1.4 million animal species are insects. Many are very useful and of great importance to nature/ecosystem. Below is an overview of the insect species. Ants (Formicidae) They don’t stop…
On New Year’s Eve, the small, cute ladybugs made of plastic or wrapped in chocolate are supposed to bring us luck. But what do real animals actually do in winter? Is it possible to help them through the cold season and hibernate ladybugs? This guide shows interesting facts about hibernation or hibernation. Avoidable ladybug plague in autumn Everyone…
Hardly any habitat in Germany is not inhabited by beetles. They represent the largest and most species-rich order within the insects. In Germany alone there are around 7000 beetle species. They live on the ground, in the water or just look fascinating. They differ in body shape and coloring. Blattkäfer (Chrysomelidae) Leaf beetles are one of the most…
When winter comes, the native birds should also find enough food in our gardens when nature is not much more. In addition to feeding places in the garden, fat balls can also be hung up. These can be purchased ready-made in stores or made quickly with just a few ingredients. But what if these are not accepted, which…