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 …
Boxwood borers cause trouble because they eat all the boxwoods bare that get in their way. There are control agents on the market, but unfortunately they are often not effective enough and certainly not bird-friendly. Animal welfare organizations already warned against these control agents last year. The boxwood borers absorb the chemicals and are then …
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 …
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