table of contentsWhat are oak processionary moths?Period and allergyfrequently asked Questions"Attention, oak processionary moth". You see this sign more often when you go for a walk. But why be wary of oak processionary moths and, more importantly, when is their season over? We'll tell you what you need to know about animals.In a nutshellOak processionary moths are mothsCaterpillars cause allergic reactionsHigh season: May - SeptemberBasically year-round allergy riskWhat are oak processionar...
table of contentsAn overview of neem oileffectPestsApplication: neem oilApplication: Neem press cakepossible side effectsfrequently asked QuestionsNeem oil is considered a natural plant protection agent and an effective home remedy for pest control. In this guide you will find out what distinguishes the plant protection product and how it is used.In a nutshellNeem oil contains azadirachtinAzadirachtin has an anti-eating effect and disrupts the moultingPests starve to deathLarvae stop developi...
table of contentsThe brown ratRecognize brown rats in the gardenFight brown ratsPreventive measuresReport rat infestationfrequently asked QuestionsThe very thought of rats scares many people. If an infestation then becomes a reality, quick action is required. With these means you can drive brown rats out of the garden.In a nutshellBrown rats feed on leftoversPrevention can be an effective means of preventing settlementCarriers of dangerous diseasesReport rats in the garden to the health depar...
table of contentsRecognize raccoonsFeces contain parasitesThoroughly remove the fecesBite is dangerousThreat to native wildlifePrevent a visitfrequently asked QuestionsRaccoons in the garden are nothing unusual these days. They can cause great damage here and also be dangerous for the health of people and pets. More on this below.In a nutshellRaccoons transmit diseaseschurn up lawns, flower beds and compost heapsAmong other things, small bears are a danger to nesting birds in the gardenRecogn...
Sources: AJC1 from UK, Cabbage-stem Flea Beetle (37130910672), Edited by Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 2.0 (great)/Gilles San Martin from Namur, Belgium, Psylliodes chrysocephala larva (31943790945), Edited by Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 2.0 (small)table of contentsWhat are earth fleas?Damage imageAffected plantsFightPreventfrequently asked QuestionsEarth fleas are pests that often go unnoticed because they are so small that they don't attract attention. In doing so, they can damage young plants so much th...
table of contentsDangerous parasitesCommon wood tick (Ixodes ricinus)Alluvial forest tick (Dermacentor reticulatus)Sheep tick (Dermacentor marginatus)Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus)frequently asked QuestionsTicks are represented with around 900 species worldwide. There are red ticks, brownish-black ticks and also white ones. However, they have one thing in common, they suck blood from their victims. Here you will find interesting facts about reddish tick species.In a nutshellred tic...
table of contentsuseDangerous or harmless?Alternatives to gasolineAlternatives to scourgefrequently asked QuestionsVoles can cause significant damage in the garden. It therefore makes sense to scare them off. Is the frequently recommended gasoline suitable for this or should other better means be used to drive away voles? We'll give it away.In a nutshellDisgusting is possible in different waysFragrances are a method that is effective but gentleGasoline does not kill volesthe fuel must not get...
table of contentsDifferent dimensionsEarth fleasLeaf bugsVine weevilRodentsCaterpillarsSnailsBirdsWildlifefrequently asked QuestionsPests such as snails, leaf bugs or fleas make life difficult for the gardener. Today everything is still in order and the leaves and plants are pitted overnight. Damage patterns and control measures below.In a nutshellNudibranchs clean beds over nightGround fleas gnaw holes in cruciferous leavesCaterpillars love young leaves and leaf tipsAnts eat pests and their ...
table of contentsMeans against fleasDeterrent tillageAttractants as a distractionProtective nets against the pestsSud and liquid manureSoft soap against the pestsPollinatePredators of the pestsSticky traps - better than poisonfrequently asked QuestionsWhether planters, raised beds or outdoors - Earth fleas are not welcome anywhere. Instead of chemicals, the pests can be effectively combated with one or the other home remedy.In a nutshellGround fleas infest a wide variety of plants and eat cou...
table of contentsWhat is butyric acid?How does the active ingredient work?How is the mourning done?Gentle or deadly?Advisable alternativesfrequently asked QuestionsVoles are unpopular with hobby gardeners because they undermine and devastate gardens within a short period of time. Does butyric acid help against voles? Or do you cause more damage through your use than you achieve in terms of benefit?In a nutshellVoles can be easily driven away by intense smellsButanoic acid stinks, but it can a...
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