Insects are numerous in Germany. Native species range from beetles to dragonflies to pesky bloodsuckers. A list of 50 insect species from the country presents you with an interesting overview.However, it is also part of the truth that the death of insects in Germany cannot be dismissed out of hand. It is therefore advisable to take measures to Protect insects. Our recommendations:Prefer bee-friendly plants in the garden, on balconies and terracesmechanical insect protection for windows and do...
Birds that do not leave Germany even in winter are reliant on human feed in extremely low temperatures, as well as ice and snow. The jay is one of those birds. To ensure that feeding actually fulfills its purpose, knowledge of the animals' natural food is an essential part of the basic requirements. With our help, you too will be able to provide these interesting and versatile garden dwellers with the right food.The jays menuGenerally speaking, the jay is a very versatile animal when it comes...
Our bumblebees are critically endangered, and numerous species are on the Red List of Endangered Species. If you would like to help preserve these animals that are important for our nature, you could contact us Build a bumblebee nest box so that (perhaps rare) bumblebees offspring in your garden to produce:Build a bumblebee nest boxFor the Construction of a bumblebee nest box you will need five boards measuring 40 x 40 cm, 2 cm thick, which will form the bottom and side walls. A board measuri...
Bees are extremely important for the environment and the pollination of plants - thus also for human nutrition. Unfortunately, there is a significant decline in the bee population due to lack of food and disease, as well as pesticides. With small changes, such as insect-friendly flower boxes on the balcony, terrace or in the garden, the bees can be effectively supported.Of course - pleaseWhen choosing suitable insect-friendly plants and designing the flower boxes, you should pay attention to ...
As long as the garden spider is in the garden, it is usually little paid attention to. It looks very different when a garden spider suddenly appears in the house. Then it can not only cause discomfort in people who are afraid of spiders. The question arises, is the spider poisonous? And how do you get them out of the house again?ToxicityLike most spiders, the garden spider (Araneus diadematius) is poisonous. With the poison she paralyzes and kills her victims. The poison itself is harmless to...
More than 5000 species of dragonflies are known worldwide. In Germany the dragonflies, the darter, the azure and rush damsel are among the best-known representatives of the genus Odonata. They live near water. Hardly anyone can escape the charm of the insects with their silvery shimmering wings. The question is asked again and again whether the dragonfly can cause injuries to a person.The sting of the dragonflyThe fact is that all known dragonfly species in Germany have a sting. Especially in...
In 2003 the field cricket was voted Insect of the Year. Their chirping is heard less and less. In warm, dry summers it occurs more frequently in places. How can you fight them?Recognize field cricketsbotanical name: Gryllus campestrisbelongs to the family of real cricketsColor: black with wings drawn in yellownoticeably large, round headLength: 20 to 26 millimetersDistinguishing feature: loud chirpingvery scarylives in self-dug earth caves, preferably on dry and poor grasslandChirpThe conspic...
There is hardly a group of plants that does not contain bee-friendly plants. However, there are also those that produce little or no nectar. This refers to plants with double flowers, so-called cultivated forms.springIn spring, nature begins to wake up from its hibernation and starts to greet the insects with bee-friendly flowers.Bulb and bulb flowersSpring crocus(Crocus vernus)Also known as spring saffronFlowering period: March to AprilFlowers purple, yellow or whiteHeight: 6-15 cmWild easil...
Spiders aren't exactly popular. They are beneficial insects and can help you fight aphids and other pests. Annoying flies are also prey for spiders. Some specimens look dangerous because of their coloring, especially in conspicuous red or yellow tones. However, concerns about these spiders are only justified in the rarest of cases.Domestic spidersAmong the native spiders there are only a few species that are more or less clearly marked black and yellow. The most conspicuous of them is probabl...
Opinions differ on moles. For some they are pests, for others they are useful animals that are of great importance for the ecosystem of a garden.Mole as a pestMost people are only familiar with the animals because of the mounds of earth that they throw up at regular intervals in an otherwise well-tended lawn. These proverbial molehills have different functions in the life of animals. You serve themas sleeping placesas nests for their youngas storage or Pantriesas exit points of a corridor sys...
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