table of contentsVole or rat?VolesRatsattentionNeither a vole nor a rat are welcome guests in our gardens. No wonder: Both can cause considerable damage there, and rats also have a certain disgust factor. In order to get rid of them, one must first of all recognize which rodent it is exactly. It is best to orientate yourself on their traces and legacies. You will usually not get to see the nocturnal animals.Vole or rat?There are a number of animals to be happy about their presence in the gard...
table of contentsRed beetleFire bug (pyrrhocoris apterus)Fire beetle (Pyrochroa)Lilies (Lilioceris lilii)Red Head Beetle (Anthocomus rufus)European beetle (Lycidae)Red velvet mite (Trombidium holosericeum)When the temperatures start to rise in spring, the beetle season begins. They are usually only noticeable when you sit on the balcony or terrace in summer. Not every sight of a red beetle is pleasing, like that of a ladybug. But what are they all about and do they have to be fought?Red beetl...
table of contentsThe red beetleEating behaviorLily beetle and its larvaeFightCollection and collectionFight larvaeHome remediesPredatorsFor many hobby gardeners, lilies are an essential part of the garden, because their majestic flowers are a real eye-catcher. In addition, they belong to those plants that are actually very robust against diseases and pests. Yes, actually, if it weren't for the lily chicken that puts an abrupt end to the splendor. But don't worry, you can also fight the lily c...
table of contentsRed spidersFruit tree spider miteRed velvet mitePreventFightWrong recommendationsIt tingles here, it crawls there - by the warm season at the latest, all kinds of animals can be found in the garden again. Small, red spiders, more precisely mostly red velvet mites, are part of it. You can find out which other red spiders there are and what to do against the red velvet mite here.Red spidersWhen small red spiders are spotted, it is usually one of the following two species:Fruit ...
table of contentsAphids: causesPreventing aphids: 6 ideasEstablish beneficial organismsBuild plant barriersAdminister nitrogen moderatelyOptimal locationShoot injectionPlant protection sticksAphids are one of the typical pests in the garden. Lice can even be found on indoor plants, and they can be quite stubborn. If the infestation is intense, the plants suffer permanent damage that is difficult to reverse. For this reason, it is important that you prevent aphid infestation. There are numerou...
table of contentsRed velvet miteRecognize and distinguish mitesRed velvet miteFruit tree spider miteFighting red velvet mite: 5 tips1. Insect screens2. Closed windows and doors3. water4. Thick-walled glass5. Last resort vermin sprayTrombidium holosericeum spreads like a swarm in numerous German gardens during the summer months. The easily visible red velvet mites are often in close proximity to humans and are viewed with disgust by many. No wonder the arachnids, which are between one and four...
table of contentsBox tree mothIdentifying featuresDamage to the box treeCombatAftercarepreventionThe plant pest "boxwood moth" (Cydalima perspectalis) is the enemy of every hobby gardener and plant lover. If it has settled on a box tree, it often causes box trees to die off. Chemical control is not recommended and should only be considered as a last resort. Combating them with injections and natural home remedies is just as effective. The most effective home remedies for combating the box tre...
table of contentsOccurring speciesGetting rid of aphids on elderberrieswaterNettle extractSoapy waterRemove the shoot tipsmilkAphids are one of the classic pests on elderberries. The lice mainly appear at the beginning of the vegetation phase, since at this time the Sambucus species are in full sap and thus represent a found food for the insects. Elder is an extremely robust plant, which in most cases makes it easy to control the lice. You can get rid of the aphids effectively with a suitable...
table of contentsOccurring speciesGetting rid of lice on currantsWater jetRemove the shoot tipsRapeseed oilSoapy solutionExtractsthe Currants are among the plant species that are most often tapped by lice in the garden. The lice like to nest in large colonies on the berry bushes and can seriously damage them. For this reason, it is important to protect the plants from the lice and to fight them as effectively as possible. Suitable home remedies and methods are required at this point, as chemi...
table of contentsHarmful grubsCollectingRinseNematodesNeemRepotEngerling lure trapWhite grubs can be harmful to plants in flower pots, but in principle they do not have to be. Basically, only larvae of certain types of beetles count as pests. At the latest when several of them cavort in the substrate, you should consider measures to combat them. Chemical agents are not recommended and can be replaced with environmentally friendly and health-friendly home remedies that are just as effective. T...
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