What is that buzzing around the coffee table set on the terrace? Is it a wasp or a hornet? Read what differences separate the two species in appearance and behavior. Look Many people think they can easily tell the difference between wasps (Vespinae) and hornets (Vespa crabro). However, this is not always so easy, because sometimes you have…
The cockroach isn’t just gross. As a carrier of diseases, this insect must be fought immediately. The harmless amber cockroach has the misfortune of being mistaken for her more and more often. overlap of habitats Cockroaches and amber cockroaches usually do not meet. Cockroaches, also known as cockroaches , flit across dirty floors and toilets, moving from house to house…
In Germany there are many black beetles with pincers, but very few of them are considered pests. Read what types there are and how to recognize them. Bockkäfer (Cerambycidae) The species-rich longhorn beetle family includes around 200 different species in Central Europe alone. Typical of these beetles are their long, articulated antennae, which are often bent backwards and are…
Every year, the bark beetle (Scolytinae) causes immense damage to the trees in gardens and is responsible for the death of many forests. Natural enemies can keep the plant pest in check. combat Fighting bark beetles poses a major challenge for garden owners, because the use of home remedies, classic insecticides and attractant traps (pheromones) has…
Three small wild animals that everyone probably knows by name. But although they live in this country, we hardly know any details about them. One appears to us like the other. We name differences between martens, weasels and polecats. Scientific systematics All three wild animals, it’s hard to believe, come from the marten family , scientifically Mustelidae. But they belong to…
In Germany, only the stone or pine marten are often referred to as martens. However, the marten family is very large and even includes the aquatic otters. Characteristic features Martens are among the canine predators found worldwide. In Europe and especially in Germany there is a large variety of marten species. Although this group of animals has very…
The admiral is a well-known butterfly that is often seen due to its size and abundance. In this portrait you will be introduced to the Admiral Butterfly. Characteristics scientific name: Vanessa atalanta belongs to the family of noble butterflies (Nymphalidae) Wingspan: 55 cm to 65 cm Wings are closed when sitting Forewings: Dark brown ground colour,…
In addition to countless other pests, it can happen again and again that rats conquer the home garden as a habitat. With these measures you will quickly get rid of the rodent master and the rat holes. The goal Rats permanently settle in a chosen habitat by building a nest. The structures, mostly built in the ground,…
With damage caused by browsing, nocturnal rampages or smelly legacies, the marten attracts attention mainly in an unpleasant way. Many people therefore hope for peace with the approaching winter. But do animals actually hibernate? hibernation yes or no? Anyone who deals with martens will quickly realize that the various representatives of Mustelidae unfortunately neither come up with…
The stone marten is the most common species of marten that seeks human contact. It leaves a typical footprint, by which it can be recognized and distinguished from other animals. construction of the footprint Marten tracks are composed of three levels that are separate: The ball toes claws The arrangement of the individual toes is more…