Our native birds are not doing very well, although these probably the most lovable small animals in our environment show an amazing adaptability. That’s the reason z. B. if the native bird species that live with us in winter are actually increasing at the moment. In the following article you will learn more about our native birds and…
Dry rot is a variety of fungi that can attack and destroy wooden components in a building. This is why these fungi are popularly known as wood sponge. A total of around 65 house rot fungi are known. The most dangerous among them is the real dry rot (Serpula lacrymans). Since it can even decompose walls, it is popularly…
Aphids are a problem worldwide. Instead of using chemicals to combat them, more and more hobby gardeners and garden owners are turning to home remedies such as baking soda to get rid of them. The application is based on a simple basic recipe that can be expanded at will depending on the infestation. All information about baking soda…
It is widely believed that squirrels bury their nuts in the fall and cannot find them again in the spring. Whether this is an old wives’ tale or not remains to be seen. What is certain is that Sciurus are finding less and less food due to the growing development of landscape areas and the clearing of…
If a densely populated ant trail runs through the living room and kitchen, straight to the pantry, no one in the house will tolerate such an invasion. No wonder, because infected food poses health risks and must be disposed of. In the garden, ants lose the sympathy of the hobby gardener by digging under stone slabs, piling…
The goat loves wood. But not living wood that grows out there. Among other things, the wood that is built into our houses is attacked. But this often has a supporting function. It can have devastating consequences if it loses its stability. That is why the house buck should not be ignored lightly. Some federal states have even introduced a reporting…
Every hobby gardener knows this: The plants are nurtured and cared for with a lot of love and devotion, until you suddenly find animals on the beloved plants. Do small, red to dark red beetles cause damage or are they even beneficial? We clarify which animals it could be and explain what influence they have on your…
Stink bugs eat the leaves of our plants and unfortunately also their fruits. In winter they even slip through cracks into the warm house. The sight of them often arouses horror, but there is really no reason to worry. Stink bugs just live up to their name: They give off a foul-smelling secretion as soon as they feel…
In Germany, too, a cockroach infestation is much more of a daily annoyance than most people suspect. Because even the cleanest households are not immune to the residents having “cockroaches dancing around on their heads”. The only important thing is that you take care of the unwanted newcomer quickly and in the right way. How to get…
When fat larvae cavort in the garden and compost, the busy swarm drives worry lines on the gardener’s forehead. Now the question is whether it is a matter of beneficial insects or pests. Comparison with images makes a valuable contribution to identification. This guide explains how to accurately identify brown-headed white caterpillars. White caterpillars are beetle larvae Botanists…