Animals In The GardenInsects

Insect hotel filling: 12 ideal materials

table of contentsFor wild bees and waspsDrilled hardwoodClayPlant stemvolumeDeadwoodBricksFor ladybugs, lacewings and earwigsFor butterfliesFor beetlesfrequently asked QuestionsWild bees ensure the pollination of ornamental and useful plants, lace flies, ladybugs and earwigs hunt pests and are therefore indispensable in the garden. Find out which filling material is essential for a self-made insect hotel.In a nutshellprovide tubes with different diameters for wild beesideal: wood or clay with...

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16 cockroach-like beetles with picture

table of contentsCharacteristics of cockroachesTypes from A - ETypes of F - MTypes of N - STypes from T - Zfrequently asked QuestionsCockroaches is the collective name for several storage pests and similar beetles that can even transmit bacteria and various parasites to humans. Some species of beetle look very similar to cockroaches, but they are completely harmless.In a nutshellthere are mainly three types known as cockroachesBeetles that have similar characteristics are usually not storage ...

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What are ticks good for?

table of contentsUse as foodAcceleration of evolutionImmune system benefitsEgg trayTicks against cancerProtection of native speciesfrequently asked QuestionsParasites, to which the ticks (Ixodida) belong, are unpleasant contemporaries that can lead to serious illnesses. But scientists also see a benefit in them, as explained below.In a nutshellBloodsuckers transmit diseases and strengthen their hosts at the same timemany animals depend on these parasitesbring benefits to the ecosystemUse as f...

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Recognize 20 native species of moth

table of contentsMoth species from B to EFrom G to KFrom L to MFrom P to Wfrequently asked QuestionsMoths are often used to describe different pests whose larvae eat different supplies or different textiles. In Germany, however, there is a long list of different species of moth that colonize different habitats.In a nutshellThe list of native moth species is getting longer and longer as more and more introduced species are establishing themselvesMoth species can be found among a wide variety o...

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Cockroach species: 6 native cockroach species

table of contentsCockroachesAmerican cockroach (Periplaneta americana)Brown banded cockroach (Supella longipalpa)German cockroach (Blattella germanica)Common cockroach (Blatta orientalis)Forest cockroachesAmber wood cockroach (Ectobius vittiventris)Common wood cockroach (Ectobius lapponicus)frequently asked QuestionsCockroaches, also known as cockroaches, are a common pest in many countries. However, most of the approximately 4600 species occur primarily in the tropical and subtropical region...

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Totenkopfschwärmer, Acherontia atropos: portrait

table of contentsThe nameOccurrence and way of lifeSize and appearanceThe CaterpillarThe adult animalFoodReproduction and lifespanparticularitiesfrequently asked QuestionsProbably one of the most impressive butterflies of all is the skull hawk. You can find out everything you need to know about Acherontia atropos here.In a nutshellowes its name to a distinctive drawing on the backmostly comes on hiking flights from Africa to Europelargest butterfly to be found hereThe nameThe skull owl owes i...

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Red beetle with black dots: who is it?

table of contentsTypes from A - CTypes of D - GTypes of H - OTypes of P - UTypes from V - Zfrequently asked QuestionsAs soon as the temperatures are a little warmer in spring or autumn, different beetles appear. Occasionally there are red beetles with black spots, which are mostly beneficial insects.In a nutshellthe Asian ladybird is spreading rapidly in Europethe most common black dot beetles in the garden are ladybird speciesthe fire bug occurs in large groups, but is a beneficial insectthe...

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Recognize and fight amber cockroach

Source: By Rude - Own work, GFDL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php? curid = 11520979table of contentsThe amber cockroachRecognize amber cockroachesGetting rid of amber cockroachesCaptureFend offTo evictcleanlinessPreventBuild a trapfrequently asked QuestionsIf you discover an amber cockroach in the house, you are terrified. But do not worry, it is harmless. We show how you can recognize the cockroach species and drive it out of the apartment.In a nutshellAmber cockroaches come from t...

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Black beetle with wings: who is it?

table of contentsBlack beetles in the houseTypes from A - LTypes from M - ZBlack beetle outsideTypes from A - LSpecies with M Types from N - Zfrequently asked QuestionsWhen a black beetle with wings makes its way in the garden or house, the question arises whether it is a pest. The expert has the answers.In a nutshellblack beetles always have wings, but not all of them can flyare mainly pests that need to be controlleddifferent species of beetles that can be found either indoors or in natureB...

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Wasp nest material: what is it made of?

table of contentsmaterialsApproach to constructionpositioningfrequently asked QuestionsHousing wasps can look like an architectural marvel. But what material is a wasp's nest made of? We clarify.In a nutshellWood and saliva of the wasps are the basic building materialsWasp nests can be of different colorsthe nests are only used for a year in some casesmaterialsWhen wasps build a nest, they only use two substances: wood and saliva. As an alternative to wood, you can also use other materials. F...

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