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Ants everywhere: what to do in the herb patch, vegetable patch and compost?

table of contentsAnts everywhereFind the ant nestGetting rid of antsWater plants extensivelyRelocate the ant nestUse unpleasant smellsDisrupt the sense of directionUse home remediesUse natural predatorsFight lice promptlyAnts in the houseIn some gardens, ants flit tirelessly around. They conquer the herb patch, vegetable patch or even the compost in droves. The ants are just everywhere. They don't nibble on plants, so they don't seem to pose a threat to them. But that is deceptive. Their mass...

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Drive away hornets: 6 effective home remedies

table of contentshornetDangerousness in comparisonHornet stingThat attracts hornetsDrive away hornets with home remediesChase out of the houseCaptureFood fragrancesPlant fragrancesWater and smokeFeed distributionElectric insect repellantsPreventive measures against hornetsHornets are protected species. For this reason they are not allowed to be destroyed or yours without official approval Nests be relocated independently. If it stings, its poison is significantly lower than that of wasps or b...

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Harvesters in the house: is the long-legged spider poisonous?

table of contentsHarvestmanKanker in the houseAre Harvesters Poisonous?Who does not know the small and very long-legged spider. It can be found in the garden, dark cellars, garages and sometimes in the house. There she marches with a somewhat shaky walk through the area. In humans, the presence of these animals can cause severe discomfort, while others have a real phobia about it. Granted, they don't look very nice, but do they really pose a threat?HarvestmanWe are talking about harvestmen (O...

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White grubs in compost: what to do?

table of contentsWhat are grubs?Engerling - beneficial or pest?How do grubs distinguish?Differentiate grubs based on locomotionWhite grubs in the compostFight rose beetle larvae in compost?Establish white grubs in the compostWhite grubs are not only found on plants in the home garden, but also like to be found in compost. Many hobby gardeners ask themselves whether and how they can fight the supposed pests and which home remedies are best suited for this. What many do not know, however, is th...

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Resettle anthill in 5 steps

table of contents"Relocate" through fragrancesThe flower pot methodStep 1 - the preparationStep 2 - Set up the "trap"Step 3 - The moveStep 4 - pick up and transportStep 5 - Moving into the new homefrequently asked QuestionsAnts are not welcome everywhere. Therefore, here you will find out which measures you can use to move an anthill gently.In a nutshellIf you relocate ants using scents, the new location of the nest can hardly be influencedWith the flower pot trick, an anthill can be relocate...

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Poisonous thorn finger spider: how dangerous is a bite?

table of contentsDornfinger in portraitSymptomsBite: measuresfrequently asked QuestionsThe thorn finger spider is known as one of the few poison spiders in German-speaking countries. Like a bite of the spider affects the human body, you can find out in this article.In a nutshellThorn fingers are a type of spider that is not fatal to humansAccording to experience reports, bites are said to hurt like a wasp stingThe main symptom is intense swelling of the affected limb or part of the bodyother ...

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Caterpillars in April: 7 common species

table of contentsMothButterfliesfrequently asked QuestionsUnfortunately, summer time is also caterpillar time. However, this pest is not limited to the summer months, because some caterpillars can already taste your plants in April.In a nutshellCaterpillars in April target buds and young leavesnatural enemies help with many caterpillarsHowever, baldness is rather the exceptionMothBlackberry Moth (Macrothylacia rubi)Caterpillar season: from August, after wintering until AprilSize: up to 80 mil...

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Cinnamon against ants: does it work?

table of contentsCinnamon against antsPlace the cinnamonWhich cinnamon to takeUse cinnamon sticksCinnamon powderCinnamon oil against antsOther smellsCons of cinnamonAvoid resettlementexperienceSometimes ants appear out of nowhere. They wander across the garden or even get into our home. Fighting them is a challenge. Because they are small, numerous and also constantly in motion. Since nobody wants to contaminate their private realm with chemicals, natural home remedies are in demand. Cinnamon...

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How do domestic spiders like the garden spider hibernate?

table of contentsHow do spiders hibernate?Winter insideHibernate in the cocoonCannibalism in the "Spider Realm"Survive by “hibernating”Others need coldDuring the warmer months of the year, the little crawling animals run into your path all the time. In the meantime they have adapted their habits to the circumstances. Just like humans, domestic spiders do not like the cold season. They are trying to escape the winter temperatures and have developed various strategies in the process. There are ...

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Ants in the flower pot: what to do now

table of contentsFlower pot ants: 5 measuresWaterScent barrierscitric acidCucumber peelscoffeefrequently asked QuestionsIf you are struggling with ants in the flower pot, several methods are available to you. The use of insecticides is avoided in order not to impair the health of the potted plants.In a nutshellAnt colonies should ideally be driven out of flower potsPlants can be damaged due to the underground nestsScent barriers and water are effective means of combating the insectsFlower pot...

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