With the stock of nettles, aphids can be combated in an environmentally friendly and biological way. However, the agent is not a silver bullet, so the plants should be checked frequently for an infestation. Nettle stock is not only very effective in the early stages of aphid infestation. It can also be used against annoying weeds that spread between the paving stones, rolled surfaces or on the steps of stairs and are difficult to remove.Which nettles are suitable?Nettles (Utica) belong to the...
Adult fungus gnats are fairly easy to control. It becomes more difficult with the larvae, especially if you do not want to use chemical agents. Read what you need to know about the prevention and control of sciarid gnats in the following text.Damage imageYou can see gray-brown, 3 to 4 mm tall, narrow mosquitoes that crawl over the surface of the earth in the flower pot. However, they also fly around and slowly and gently settle down on leaves. They resemble fruit flies. Each female lays betwe...
If small flies appear in the apartment, it is important to act quickly, because no matter what kind it is they multiply very quickly and often become a real one Plague. Most of them are fruit flies, also known as fruit or vinegar flies, or fungus gnats. While fruit flies can mainly be found in the fruit lying outside, fungus gnats like to settle on potting soil and buzz around flower pots. Both types of pests have a different way of life and are also combated using different methods.Fruit fli...
Ants like to migrate from the garden to indoor spaces because they can find food and shelter there. They penetrate through cracks and can create nests in walls, which can damage them.Possible damageThe experts in house demolition are termites, which are related to the ants. Our native ants cause far less damage, but an infestation should not be underestimated. If nothing is done against ants and they nestle permanently in the masonry, this can even have a negative impact on the statics.Possib...
Raised beds protect the gardener's back and allow vegetables to be grown even in limited areas such as balconies or terraces. With our help you can determine the optimal location yourself based on relevant criteria.What is important?Not every raised bed needs the same location. Therefore, as part of your planning, check which issues are particularly important for you and your planting goal:Space requirementactual standing area of the raised bedWork area all around, or at least one or two si...
Nobody likes maggots in the organic waste bin. Nonetheless, the probability bordering on certainty you will come to light again and again. However, you can effectively avoid the visitors with organic can powder.Organic bin powder - what is it?High-quality powders for the organic waste bin do not require any chemicals, for example in the form of killing pesticides. Instead, the basis of all substrates is an individual mixture of the following components:Rock flourKieselguhrSlaked limeMicroorga...
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....
This occurs especially where there are chicken coops, aviaries, Bird nests and nesting boxes too close to human habitation.In humans, the bites of the red poultry mite cause itchy, reddened areas and inflammation. In principle, that's not a problem. These parasites are dangerous because they transmit numerous diseases, many of which are viral infections.preventionCleanliness is essential to prevent the mite infestation to prevent. In addition, chicken coops, aviaries, bird nests, bird houses ...
If you come across maggots in your own apartment, panic is often the order of the day. Oh god - bugs in my apartment?? The worms romp about on the ceiling particularly often. With us you will understand what is behind the infestation and how you can get rid of the unwanted guests. Because once you understand the background, you can always take action against it at an early stage.White maggots on the ceilingWho is visiting here?When it comes to maggots in the apartment, the first glance usuall...
If you keep your garden pest-free with a lot of love and care and believe that the fight against leaf diseases is enough, you are mistaken. Mouse holes can be quite a strain on a gardener's nerves. At the latest when the harvest fails and underground tunnels and ditches appear on the lawn, it is time to catch the culprits. But how do you do this in a biological way? Are there ways to drive mice away without harming them? With these tips, the pests will run away.Recognize mouse holes in the la...
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