Not all animals that we have in the garden are vermin. Not all insects are pests. There are also species that are useful to the gardener.
Hedgehogs are not only very cute, but also useful animals. a. devour the unpopular slugs in the garden. They feel particularly comfortable in natural gardens. What is left behind is less pleasant and can even be hazardous to health under certain circumstances.
Gardens are an oasis for many wild animals that search for food there. The animal visitors leave clearly visible traces in the form of feces. If you take a closer look at the pieces of excrement, you can see which animal was the cause based on certain indications.
Raccoons are purely outwardly, quite cute contemporaries. But that doesn't hide the fact that these are wild animals that can cause great damage in the garden and on the house. This masked intruder can pose a threat to residents and pets.
If animal droppings are found in the garden, it is definitely annoying. However, especially with fox droppings, there can also be a danger. But how can you recognize fox droppings and what should you watch out for when removing it?
If you want to drive away wild bees and get rid of them, you should rely on natural and gentle means. Because the insects are useful in the garden and generally important for the environment. In addition, they are rarely threatening. We reveal how the fight works.
Ants can be found everywhere, whether in the forest, on a road slope, in the garden or even on the terrace and in the house, if there is something interesting for the animals there. But not all ants are the same, there are over 13,000 species of ants worldwide, 200 of them in Europe alone.
Like bees, bumblebees make an important contribution to the pollination of plants. Your big advantage: in spring you start flying long before the bees. How to build an ideal nesting place (Hummelburg) for the endangered animals is here.
Wasps are not very welcome in this country in the garden or on the balcony or terrace. While some only find it annoying and annoying, others are terrified of the insects. And if you find a wasp's nest near the house, many people get a queasy feeling.
If you want to drive cats out of the garden in a natural way, you don't necessarily have to go to the nearest gardening retailer. Because the velvet paws can also be kept away with household remedies! We have summarized which ones are in this article!
Dog fright - driving away and shooing dogs away. Stranger dogs on your own property! Some dog owners lack any understanding that a “four-paw violation” can also be perceived as an intrusion.
Today's times are characterized by asphalt paths, facades without joints and inner cities without plants, which means that the habitat for wild bees is becoming increasingly scarce. With a wild bee house, every gardener can build a new habitat for the useful insects himself and integrate it into his own garden and house area.
For some years now, entomologists have been sounding the alarm: The number of insects has drastically reduced - This is due to the massive use of pesticides in agriculture, but also the decline in natural pesticides Habitats. It is all the more important to offer wild bees, lacewings, earwigs and the like with an insect hotel in the garden.
Finally the tasty red cherries appear on the tree, and the birds are already there to minimize a plentiful cherry harvest. In such a case, a bird protection net, which is supposed to protect the cherries from the birds, helps. But what about the installation and the costs?
Domestic lizards are beneficial insects in the garden that keep the spread of insects in check. Unfortunately, the cold-blooded animals are also threatened with extinction. Those interested can find profiles and information on the habitat and food here.
Ladybugs are one of the most famous insect species in the world. This is not only due to their appearance, but also to their voracious appetite for aphids. The beneficial insects overwinter in crevices and cavities. The six-legged animals do not always succeed in finding the right winter quarters. Human support cannot hurt in this case.
Hedgehogs are increasingly forced to take refuge in gardens due to a lack of rural habitat - us show you how you can make it easier for the hedgehogs to survive in the home garden with a self-made hedgehog house can.
The hedgehog's hibernation is a little more complicated than simply a longer sleep, and the hibernation of small hedgehogs is not easy either possible - the article gives an overview of what goes on during hibernation and how you can find out whether a hedgehog really needs help.
