In order to effectively deter the nocturnal visitors, you have to know which animal the legacies come from. We’ll show you how to spot raccoon droppings and the best way to get rid of them. The raccoon (Procyon lotor) No obstacle is too high for the raccoon. Without much effort, he overcomes fences and walls, climbs trees…
Plants suddenly curl their leaves or get brown leaves? The cause is quickly found when yellow beetles romp about in the garden. Of course, the gardener wants to get rid of the pests as soon as possible. But is that also possible without chemicals? In this guide he will find helpful tips and tricks to drive away uninvited guests…
Most people associate cockroaches with disgust and disgust. And this despite the fact that they hardly know anything about these creatures. For example, many people do not know whether cockroaches can fly or not. It is worth taking a closer look at the cockroaches and their way of life. With the information from this guide, it will be very…
Warm temperatures, overripe fruit, leftover drinks or other fermenting foods magically attract vinegar flies. Although the fruit, dew, fermentation or cider flies are not harmful to health, their occurrence is quite annoying due to the high rate of reproduction. Once the Drosophilidae have nested in the kitchen, it is difficult for those affected to get rid of…
Voles chew on the roots of our plants, but often go unnoticed for a long time. The water and nutrient supply breaks down more and more and the unsteady plant finally dies. To prevent further damage, they must be tracked down and expelled from the garden as quickly as possible. The smelly butyric acid is a good helper…
Fruit flies are an annoying phenomenon and appear outdoors and in the home, especially in summer. In heated rooms and closed conservatories, these pests can also occur in winter and spread quickly there. In general, the name fruit fly is used for all genera, but there are different types of flies. The correct fruit flies are also called…
There is hardly an apartment that hasn’t already been inhabited by silverfish. It can affect new buildings as well as buildings that are decades old. The attack by the wingless insects actually has little to do with a lack of hygiene. There are other factors that make human dwellings so attractive to silverfish that they are rarely found…
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…
Silverfish in your own home are annoying. Although they are usually not harmful to health, most of those affected find them disgusting. In addition, silverfish, as they are properly called, are a sign of wetness and excessive humidity. The insects are quite easy to fight. However, if the cause of the moisture is not identified and eliminated, they will…