In some years whole hordes of red and black patterned insects crawl out of their winter quarters in the ground with the first rays of sunshine and sunbathe together on a stone or a warm spot in the forest, park or garden. Fire bugs are among the conspicuous specimens due to their coloration. Their red shell, which…
Animal and nature lovers go to great lengths to make their garden palatable to hedgehogs. Efforts range from putting up little treats to building hedgehog houses. Since nocturnal hedgehogs rarely appear during the day, unmistakable evidence such as faeces should be used to prove their presence. At this point the question arises: What does hedgehog droppings look like? Find…
If a strange cat has urinated on the front door, this can quickly become an annoying incident. Because the smell of the urine usually attracts other cats. It is therefore recommended to remove the cat urine as soon as it is discovered and to neutralize the odor. If there are many free-roaming cats in the neighborhood, prevention is…
As is well known, opinions differ when it comes to pigeons. For some they are the rats of the air, for others they are fascinating birds with an incredible sense of direction. Above all, however, these animals are extremely keen to reproduce. Anyone who comes across brooding pigeons in their own garden should therefore know about the breeding…
Ants are hardworking little animals. You lead a fascinating life. However, they are not particularly popular with us humans. Especially not when an ant trail runs through our living room or kitchen. Or when they lay their eggs between our patio and path slabs. It’s also not exciting when the ants fly out and hundreds or thousands of ants get…
Nothing beats enjoying fresh, sweet cherries in summer. Best picked straight from the tree. But if a maggot surprises you when biting into the red fruit, it not only spits out the stone for a meter, but usually the entire cherry. Because one thing is certain: the little animals spoil the appetite. But are they also harmful to health…
Having a mole in your garden means very good soil. The uninvited guest also rids him of vermin and makes him even better. The soil of the hill is of the very best quality. Actually, one should be grateful, but who is. Now you have to know that the little digger is under nature protection and must not…
If you are not a geneticist but a cook, you will find little consolation when black clouds are rising from the kitchen table – but you really do not have to be afraid of the little animals. The food from which the cloud rose can also be eaten, just don’t wait too long and of course…
The winter moth is a pest on fruit trees, berries and ornamental deciduous trees with a destructive potential that comes very close to that of the dreaded codling moth. Biologists distinguish between the small winter moth and the large winter moth, with the two species only differing in size, but not in their life cycle and…
Deer are an integral part of Central Europe and welcome from afar. However, those who live close to forests and nature reserves are less than happy when they attack the garden and eat plants. In addition to the visual aspect, this can be expensive. The solution: plant flowers that deer don’t like. deer in the garden The Capreolus…