House PestsPlant Protection

Recognizing cockroaches: what do cockroaches look like?

Cockroaches as roommates? No thank you! But cockroaches neither ask for permission to come, nor do they go away of their own free will. So keep your eyes open and see the enemy before they can cause damage.Different types of cockroachesThe cockroach family, scientifically Blattidae, comprises more than 4000 species. The few species that live in houses as stash pests are known as cockroaches or cockroaches. In our latitudes these are in particular the German cockroach and the common cockroach....

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Identifying mites in bed: 9 signs of bed mites

It is not possible to spot mites in bed with the naked eye, because the arachnids are only 0.1 to 0.5 millimeters in size. However, the signs of bed mites are clear and comparatively easy to determine.Nutrition and habitatBed mites feed on flakes of skin, hair, and other dead cells that contain keratin. Therefore, they are mainly found in:Bed linenPillowMattressesUpholstered furnitureCarpetsAnimal bedsSo textiles are fundamentally affected. This can include towels and clothing. They also pref...

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Tremor spider in the house: how to get rid of it

Long, thin legs and a delicate body characterize the trembling spider. She prefers apartments as a living space. While useful, not everyone will enjoy this shared apartment. How can one fight the intruder?Trembling spiderEveryone knows them, because the large trembling spider (Pholcus phalangioides) can be found in almost every house. She lives in the basement or in the apartment behind curtains, under cupboards or beds. The spider species is found almost all over the world. The little trembl...

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House PestsBeware Of Hantavirus: Remove Mouse Droppings ProperlyPlant Protection

Caution hantavirus: remove mouse droppings properly

The bank vole and other small rodents transmit the hantavirus, which is also dangerous for humans. The infection occurs through inhalation of the mouse feces, which is why certain precautionary measures are necessary when removing it.What is the hantavirus?There is not just one hantavirus, but many different ones. The pathogens are widespread and can be transmitted to humans through animal excretions. An infection triggers a flu-like illness that can cause the kidneys to fail. Bank vole in pa...

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Flea powder for humans, cats and dogs

Fleas - Once picked up, the parasites spread rapidly on the animals and in the surrounding area. In severe cases, you can even see them jumping on the ground or the pets themselves, or seen as swarming in their fur. Fighting it requires patience, a thorough approach and the right flea powder for dogs, cats and humans.Recognize fleasThere are several ways to identify fleas. These include:Flea fecesThe reddish to black crumbs are about the size of a grain of sand and produce red to rust-brown t...

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House PestsFighting House Flies: 10 Remedies & TipsPlant Protection

Fighting house flies: 10 remedies & tips

If you want to fight the housefly sustainably, you should take a look at its living conditions. The profile of the insects gives clues as to what they like and hate. Measures to combat it can be derived from this.Bait with sugar waterFlies like the smell of sweet foods. Empty wine bottles are an ideal foundation for building a simple fly trap. The neck of the bottle forms a kind of funnel through which the smell flows out in a concentrated manner and attracts the insects. As soon as these cra...

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Fighting bread beetles: 7 tips to get rid of them

Bread beetles have the scientific name Stegobium paniceum and belong to the culture followers. They can occur in houses and apartments all year round. Fighting them requires hygiene and thoroughness.Set up trapsSetting up a trap provides an initial overview of how severe the infestation is. The models look different and are recommended for an initial inventory. While pheromone traps work with attractants that grab male bugs' attention, sticky traps hold all crawling insects in place on contac...

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Pharaoh ants in the apartment

Ants are annoying, but only dangerous in exceptional cases. The pharaoh ant is different. We will tell you in a nutshell whether an infestation needs to be reported and how you can remove the animals.Notifiable or not?If you discover pests in your own four walls, the first thing you will think about is how to get rid of the animals as quickly and easily as possible. But wait! Whenever pests pose a threat to the lives of the residents, the infestation must not simply be fought quietly and clan...

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Beetle species in Germany: 13 beetles in the house

One or the other beetle can be found in every house. Most of these are beetles that specifically look for human supplies that serve as a source of food. They often only live indoors and can quickly become a problem. There are only a few exceptions, because beneficial insects such as the ladybird also use indoor spaces for wintering.Winter guests in the houseWarm interiors are used by many insects as shelter for wintering. These are not always useful insects and occasionally pests. These do no...

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House PestsFight Meat Flies And Their MaggotsPlant Protection

Fighting meat flies and their maggots

Even in the cleanest households, meat flies and their maggots (Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis) appear. In this case, quick action is required, because it is a disease carrier and hygiene pests. What can you do against the pests in order to remove them from your personal environment as quickly as possible? Here we give you some advice that will help you to get rid of the unsavory insects quickly.Appearance and occurrenceThe meat fly (Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis) is a medium-sized fly about 8-19 mm ...

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