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…
A wasp sting can be very painful, but in most cases it is harmless. A burning pain is felt immediately after the sting, and the skin around the puncture site swells and becomes red. The itching follows relatively quickly. As a rule, both swelling and itching subside on their own after about 3-4 days. The itching is a normal…
An aphid is tiny and can still destroy strong plants. The reason: it never comes alone and multiplies extremely quickly. Time is the second crucial factor. The longer aphids can suck the lifeblood of a plant undisturbed, the more it is weakened. Soft soap is an effective home remedy against these pests. It depends on the timely and correct application!…
Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) can be found in almost every household. The small, silvery, shimmering, light-avoiding animals evoke revulsion and disgust in many people. No problem: you want to get rid of and sell them as quickly as possible. But first you have to know the causes of the infestation before you can start fighting the silverfish. And if you…
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…
Maggots in the home are found in the cleanest homes. They are never welcome guests. Where there is one, others can be suspected. Maggots are not only found on food, but can also be found on the ceiling. Since they develop and multiply rapidly, action should be taken the first time you see them. Here’s how to get rid of…
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…
Snails in the garden are extremely unpopular because they can become a real nuisance relatively quickly. These slimy nuisances can quickly eat away at numerous plants, which will eventually die. A sure sign of snails are feeding spots and holes in plants. But traces of faeces and slime on the leaves also indicate snails. The damage caused by these…
Snails are by far the biggest pests in private gardens, in agriculture and in public parks. First and foremost the Spanish slug, a 8 cm to 12 cm long slug that was introduced to Central Europe about 50 years ago. The Spanish slug can only be distinguished from the native garden slug by dissection. Therefore, the troubled hobby…
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…