table of contentsCherry fruit fly harmful organismVicious circle with an announcementStop puzzling over the origin of maggots that spoil your appetite for juicy sour and sweet cherries. This guide explains how nasty worms get into cherries.Cherry fruit fly harmful organismMastermind for Maggot-contaminated cherries is the European cherry fruit fly (Rhagoletis cerasi) from the fruit fly family (Tephritidae). The fly is considered to be the most important pest in cultivating cultivated cherries...
table of contentsTick infoDetect and reduce infestationPlants that keep ticks awayLemon waterclean upfrequently asked QuestionsEven if you are always warned not to wear socks, long clothes and sturdy shoes in summer Going to the forest to protect yourself from ticks means that the animals can also be found in your own garden be.In a nutshellDifferent types of plants distributed in the garden beds can keep the ticks away by their smell and essential oilsLemon water for spraying the areas on ...
table of contentsBaking powder and baking sodaHow does baking soda work?Tips for useOne of the most common and at the same time very unspecific pests in ornamental and kitchen gardens are aphids. It is therefore only understandable that hobby gardeners are always looking for effective means to get rid of annoying guests. Home remedies are ecological and inexpensive. But do the repeatedly propagated remedies baking powder and baking soda actually work against aphids?Baking powder and baking so...
What diseases can be transmitted by ticks?Ticks can transmit a variety of infectious diseases, with two diseases being more common than the other. The bacterial infection Lyme disease occurs in around three to seven percent of all tick bites and can be treated with antibiotics. On the other hand, early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) is more dangerous, but you and your children (from the first birthday) can be vaccinated against the pathogen.What is the risk of getting sick after a tick bite...
table of contentsRecognize infestationFight lice on the hibiscusWashing upNettle stockgarlicNeemmilkoreganoSoft soapBlack teaWhich home remedies do not help against aphids?Natural enemies of aphidsHibiscuses like to be attacked by aphids and in the worst case they can even die. Fortunately, the pests can be combated very effectively - and even biologically! In this article we will reveal to you which methods have proven to be effective for getting rid of aphids - this is how you can get rid o...
table of contentsBringing channelsScrew edgeSheep woolCollectingelectric fenceBeer trapsFood shortages for beneficial insectsKeep paths clearPromote beneficial organismsIneffective methodsfrequently asked QuestionsThe raised bed is a good barrier against snails, but, depending on the type of construction, not completely safe from the voracious animals. With simple methods, the snails can be driven away in the long term in raised beds.In a nutshellMechanical methods prevent slugs from entering...
table of contentsTick nest under leaf litterLarvae hatch in the nestfrequently asked QuestionsThe small arachnid, the tick (Ixodida), has its main season during the summer months. The small bloodsucker transmits diseases such as Lyme disease and TBE. It can also be found in gardens and so is its nest.In a nutshellSpecial features: to find tick nest in dark, damp place andNest consisting of several thousand eggsFrom this development of larvaeCan transmit diseases even in the larval stageTick...
table of contentsVarious causes are possibleDetecting the licePlant stockOregano teaPotato waterMilk-water mixtureRapeseed oilCoffee groundsNatural predatorsMixed culturefrequently asked QuestionsFresh, crunchy lettuce from the garden is an enrichment for every menu. Too bad that it is also very popular with aphids. You can find out how to fight the lice below.In a nutshellOver-fertilization, wrong location, warm and humid weather favor infestationDeformed leaves, sticky leaf coating, ants in...
table of contentsWhat are yellow liceMeasures against yellow liceThe jet of waterCollectingSoapy solutionRapeseed oilNettle stockNettle manurebaking powderoleander impress with their joy of growth, expansive, generous growth forms and lush flowers. In addition to the people, other "guests" also enjoy this splendor again and again. Small, yellow lice in particular prefer the oleander as a host plant and - once they arrive - quickly attack them in droves. Various remedies promise a remedy, from...
table of contentsBox tree mothNatural enemiesSparrowsNative songbirdsField waspsAlternative control methodsNeem oilhigh pressure cleanerRemove by handPlant protection netsWine vinegar and rapeseed oilBacillus thuringiensisFor some years now, the box tree moth has been spreading further and further in the local latitudes due to the lack of natural enemies. Numerous box trees have already been destroyed because the moth can cause great damage. But there is hope, because the domestic birds have ...
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