Ladybugs are one of the most popular beneficial insects in the garden. They have a craving for aphids, but the insects are not the beetles’ only source of food. Basic food: ladybugs Beetles of the genus Coccinellidae are not only known and welcomed because of their appearance. Often referred to as lucky beetles, ladybugs are one of…
Martens tend to roost near people in the house and garden. Various home remedies can be used to get rid of the annoying subtenants. More on that below. recognize martens correctly The small predators like to stay near human settlements. They are very common in gardens, barns and attics. They also love cars as quarters. Here they can cause considerable…
Bumblebees, bees and Co. are considered important beneficial insects. With a bumble bee box in the garden, you can ensure the survival of insects. The following DIY building instructions will help you with species-appropriate construction. The meaning The number of insects in Germany is steadily decreasing. Bumblebees are finding less and less food as food crops in the…
If the potting soil in the pot suddenly moves and small, white animals appear, then this is a pest infestation that should be fought as soon as possible. Because once the animals spread, they can also get into other pots and plants. Therefore, immediate action is important in such a case. There are home remedies that can help…
If you find lizards in your garden, you can be happy about this special beneficial creature. Because the animals eat a lot that could otherwise harm the vegetables and other plants. Gardens that are close to nature offer the best habitat here. Favorite lizard food If there are many flowering plants in a cottage garden , then there are…
Even if beetles and bedbugs are not related, they still look alike. As a result, they are often confused. In the following list, native beetle and bug species are divided and presented. Various native species of bugs When the various flying insects cavort in the garden and forest in summer, they are not always beetles, even if…
At the latest when the first frost comes, feeding aids are often vital for birds. Oatmeal is a common food used to feed birds. The expert explains what is allowed and what problems can arise. German law There is no German law prohibiting the feeding of oatmeal to wild birds. But there are laws that give landlords, neighbors…
Bacon beetles (Dermestes) pose a hygienic storage problem and damage a wide variety of materials. Prompt control is required to prevent uncontrolled proliferation. There are different methods for this. Look In order to know whether one of the following control measures is effective, the pests and/or the bacon beetle larvae must first be identified. 144 species are known…
They come in many different colors, from yellow to green to brightly colored. Many of the dazzling caterpillars later become beautiful or inconspicuous butterflies and moth species. The list below will help determine the species of caterpillars. Green Caterpillars A green caterpillar can usually be either a butterfly or a moth. The green specimens are the ones that…
Small flies in the flower pot are annoying and a danger to the plant. Fighting them is easy, but the larvae are not so easy to get rid of. But some measures promise success. Which pest is it? The tiny little flies in the flower pot are mostly mourning flies , also known as fungus gnats. In fact, they are…