When hornets occur, a distinction must be made between two different cases. On the one hand, it is about chasing away a single insect. On the other hand, it is sometimes necessary or at least desirable to drive away a whole hornet colony that has taken up residence in the garden or in a roller shutter box. Outside…
If there is a plague of ants in the raised bed, it can sometimes be difficult to get rid of the pests. When gardening in particular, the animals can become very uncomfortable when they defend their place and leave their poisons on hands and arms. Killing is not always the best solution here, because ants can also…
Bambi in the garden – that sounds like the perfect idyll. However, anyone who actually gets to do with deer there usually quickly gets to the edge of despair. The animals eat the young shoots on trees and bushes with great preference. How to drive away deer in the garden is here. background Deer usually avoid being around…
The boxwood moth is a small butterfly that was introduced to Central Europe from East Asia at the beginning of the 21st century. The first specimens were reported in Germany in 2006. As beautiful as the butterflies are to look at with their silky white wings and brown border, they do a lot of damage to the…
Fragrances attract them and fragrances can also drive them away. We are talking about annoying flies. The fragrances that protect us from them do not have to come from a spray can. They naturally bring some herbs, flowers, and even vegetables with them. Anyone who can smell one of these plants well and invite them at home no longer…
Sitting outside on the balcony or terrace in summer and listening to the crickets sing is romantic. However, as soon as the loud chirping comes from your own apartment, it can become uncomfortable. Because the crickets multiply quickly and a large infestation is not uncommon in such a case. Since the insects can destroy paper, furniture, walls, and…
Grass carp, also known as white amur, are demanding fish that are only partially suitable for keeping ponds in the garden. Those who opt for these animals need a pond that is as deep as possible with intensive vegetation. Since the plants serve as food for the fish, the stocking usually suffers as well. In addition, it usually…
There are two different types of rat bait: natural (non-toxic) and poison baits that kill the rats. While poison baits are usually simply laid out in high-traffic areas, natural baits are used for all types of rat traps. In order for the unloved rodents to really fall into the trap, you have to lure them with something…
Birds like to be fed in winter. Especially if you have a garden, you can attract the many native songbirds and watch, which is also an experience for families with children. But can the birds also be fed bread, or what is the ideal bird food? Not every bird species eats the same thing, so before the food…
There is a fine line between the beauty of the sight and crop failures and ruined flower and vegetable beds. Because many hobby gardeners enjoy the colorful butterflies in the garden in summer. But these and many other insects lay their eggs in the garden plants from which the voracious caterpillars arise. And so it can quickly lead…