Insects

Today we are going to see how to raise ladybugs at home in an easy and very, very economical way. First, in the video, you can see how I have made my little house or shelter for ladybugs; and then we will see in the rest of the post how to feed them and how […]

In today’s article we are going to learn how to identify the white bugs in the soil of our plants. We will also see if they are good or not and how we can eliminate the harmful white bugs. White bugs in the plant soil Have you ever seen white bugs in your garden or potting

Do you know this busy bee? It has been named Insect of the Year 2019. In fruit growing, the pollinating power of the rusty red mason bee is used commercially, because they can pollinate more than 2500 flowers a day. Now they are also available for home gardens. We are aware of the dramatic worldwide

In summer, there is nothing better than meeting a few friends at a lake with a cool drink. Insects such as mosquitoes and horseflies, which like to bite and sting, are not invited, but usually part of the party. But gardeners don’t have to endure the itching afterwards without help. We reveal which plants soothe

Beneficial insects are a gardener’s best friend. They help enrich and protect the garden by keeping pests in check, pollinating flowers, and aiding in the decomposition of organic matter. Here are some beneficial insects that can be incredibly valuable in your garden: To attract and support beneficial insects in your garden, create a diverse and

In our homes, ants can be very annoying, especially when they have discovered sugary or protein-containing foods. Then there are veritable ant trails to the delicious food sources and control becomes urgently necessary. But what about outside – are ants in the garden also pests? And how can they be controlled naturally if necessary? Ants

Designing an insect-friendly garden. When you plant your garden, you should always think about our insects. Did you know that at least 60% of all animal species are insects? They need your support!Due to our modern agriculture, in which mainly monocultures of crops are grown, insects find less and less food. Create an ideal habitat

Ants are not infrequently a nuisance for gardeners. Especially when they colonize vegetable plants, the fun stops! Your cucumber plant is suddenly covered with ants?Do not worry! Rescue is near! Just read the following article. In it, you’ll learn what to do about the pesky ants on your cucumber plant and why ants are besieging

The name is deceptive: earwigs have no interest in ears and are completely harmless to humans. If the insects appear in masses or get into the apartment, it is still unpleasant. We explain how you can combat and drive away earwigs. Earwigs are also known as earwigs, earwigs or earwigs. However, the correct name for

Spider mites are plant pests that occur both in houseplants and outdoors. We explain how you can recognize spider mites and how to fight them. An infestation of spider mites can usually be recognized by the appearance of small white spots on the leaves and the appearance of small wool-like webs on the leaf axis

Mealybugs belong to the scale insects and are also called mealybugs because of the waxy substance they excrete. We explain how you can recognize mealybugs and how to fight them. Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) damage plants in several ways at once: they suck out plant sap and release poison into the plant. In addition, they secrete honeydew

Insects, like all other living creatures, need water in order to survive. However, especially in summer, the search for water can become a challenge for the animals. We will show you how to build a bee watering trough quite simply yourself. Not only birds and plants suffer from the water shortage, but also bees, pollinators

The caterpillar of the oak processionary moth has it all: its hairs contain an aggressive nettle toxin that can cause severe skin and respiratory irritations. We explain how you can recognize and combat the oak processionary moth. The oak processionary moth loves warm, dry climates. As summers become hotter and drier in Europe, the oak

Although they only appear for a short time, flying ants are often uninvited troublemakers. Learn here how to effectively fight flying ants. Flying ants are found mainly between May and midsummer. In winter, you hardly ever encounter flying ants. With some tips you can keep these insects away from your home or get rid of

Do they really stink? Are they poisonous? Stink bugs are an issue every year. Here’s what you should know about these little creatures. What do stink bugs look like? There are green and brown stink bugs. In spring they are green and in autumn they change color and become brown. They are up to twelve

On warm days, the red and black armored fire bugs often congregate by the hundreds in sunny spots in the garden. Are they harmful to plants? And dangerous to humans? How dangerous is the fire bug? With their red and black patterned carapace, fire bugs signal to their surroundings “Watch out, I’m poisonous!” – Predators

Nematodes are nematodes that can be found in the garden on plants or in the soil. They are sometimes good and sometimes bad, because depending on the species, they eliminate beetle larvae as beneficial insects, but they can also be annoying plant pests that need to be controlled. What are nematodes? They are small. Tiny

Tomatoes and spider mites have the same preferences in terms of climate: Both like warm and dry weather. So it’s no wonder that the tiny creatures can become a real nuisance, especially since they multiply rapidly and can pose a threat not only to the tomato crop, but also to neighboring plantations. Hardly any plant