table of contentsInsect hotelLocationMaterials and toolsSuitable nesting materialFor wild bees and butterfliesNesting material for earwigs, lacewings and beetlesBuild insect hotel yourself: instructions1. Build the basic framework2. Define subjects3. Mount the roof4. Fasten the ground sleeves5. Fasten the basic structure6. Fill compartmentsMore and more people, even in urban areas, are interested in their own insect hotel in the garden. This attracts beneficial insects of all kinds, from wild...
table of contentsEar pince-nezSeldom visible during the dayAre ear peasants dangerous?Useful garden helpersEarwigs as a pest controllerCombating pestsThe little brown beetles have been of interest to mankind for centuries. Ear pince-nez (Dermaptera) look a bit dangerous with their small pincers on the abdomen. Many people, especially children, are rather anxious when they run into the ear-creeper. They can usually be found in the wild during the night. Sometimes a few specimens can get lost i...
table of contentsEar pince-nez in the apartmentpreventionPlagueClay Pot TrapFabric trapFor many people, ear pimples in the apartment are a real horror idea. However, the animals do not give cause for panic. They are absolutely harmless to humans and only rarely occur en masse. What remains, however, is the disgust factor. In order to get rid of earwigs or earwigs, as they are also called, a few basic measures are sufficient. It's about evicting, not killing.Ear pince-nez in the apartmentEar p...
table of contentsFeatures of the aurora butterflyRecognize caterpillarsFood cropsOccurrenceway of lifeFlight timefrequently asked QuestionsA white-orange color makes the aurora butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) the most conspicuous domestic butterflies. The goddess of the dawn gave it its German name. How to recognize the moth.In a nutshellclear color differences in males and femalesorange stain the most obvious distinguishing featurewith a little luck to watch in springforms a generation pe...
table of contents6 new insect speciesAsian hornet (Vespa velutina var nigrithorax)Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)Ghostfish (Ctenolepisma calva)Japanese bush mosquito (Aedes japonicus)Korean bush mosquito (Aedes koreicus)Stenichnus subseriatusfrequently asked QuestionsNew insects in Germany are among the most exciting discoveries of the domestic animal world. In 2020, the list was expanded to include a few species that will be presented to you in this article.In a nutshellnew insect sp...
table of contentsMillipedes in the apartmentKill millipedesDrive away millipedesPrevent millipedesIndoor climateFor many, it's a downright horror idea: centipedes or millipedes in the apartment. Even if the specimens living in this country cannot be dangerous to humans, they still cause a certain disgust. You just don't want the many-legged crawlers in your four walls. The animals are quite useful here. Their presence is very likely to indicate other insect problems in the house. Priority sho...
table of contentsNamingAppearanceDamage imagecausesCombatfrequently asked QuestionsThe flying spider is more common in the summer months and at dusk. However, this is not a species of spider, as is colloquially expressed, but actually a species of mosquito.In a nutshellHarvesters with wings do not belong to the species of spideralso widely known as Schneider, Schnok and SchnakeLarvae far more dangerous than adult insectsCompletely harmless to humansto combat with many home remediesNamingThe c...
table of contentsDomestic butterfliesFrom A to E.From F to JFrom K to RFrom S to VFrom W to Zfrequently asked QuestionsButterflies are common in summer. But which moths actually fly around in Germany? We introduce you to local butterflies with a picture.In a nutshellaround 3700 butterfly species in GermanyHabitat loss threatmany species with individual characteristicsDomestic butterfliesAround 3700 butterflies are indigenous to Germany. However, more and more of these species are classified a...
table of contentshornetWasp queenNeststimefrequently asked QuestionsIs it a hornet or a wasp queen? We show you which clear characteristics you can use to recognize the difference comparatively easily.In a nutshellboth species must not be killedeasy to distinguish by the colorHornets are biggerWasps and hornets are beneficial insects in the gardenWasps become aggressive more quicklyhornetHornets are often more feared than wasps, but they are usually much more peaceful. This is due to their si...
table of contentsDrive away earth waspspreventionDemarcationCreate distractionSmellsCopper coinsPlants & Herbsfrequently asked QuestionsIt is possible to drive away earth wasps gently and naturally with home remedies. However, very few variants are effective quickly.In a nutshellRemoval of the nest is only allowed in special situationsEarth wasps are a protected speciesOdorants are the most commonly usedif in doubt, involve nature conservationnot all home remedies are effectiveDrive away ...
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