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Box tree moth: is it poisonous and notifiable? This is how you recognize him

table of contentsBox tree mothAppearancehabitatRecognizeReporting requirementoriginCombatPreventThe box tree moth, which is considered a pest in this country, hides behind the botanical name Cydalima perspectalis. Box trees in particular suffer from it, because the caterpillar species can completely destroy these trees.Box tree mothWhat is the box tree moth?The box tree moth is a moth that its offspring in the form of Eggs on the leaves of the boxwood. They then slip out of this Caterpillarst...

  • 15-Nov-2021
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Recognize wireworms and fight them biologically

table of contentsDetect wirewormFight wireworms biologicallyPotato trapDig up the earthInsert nematodesGarden design close to natureIntelligent mixed culturePrefer plantsfrequently asked QuestionsIf your freshly harvested potatoes are criss-crossed by dark aisles, wireworms could be the culprit. What kind of animals are they? How do you look? How do you get rid of them?In a nutshellWireworm is the larva of the click beetle (Elateridae)Common species: Snapback beetle (Agriotes lineatus), yello...

  • 15-Nov-2021
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These caterpillars attack kale, nasturtiums, etc.

table of contentsBerry bushes VegetablesHerbs and other thingsFruit and other treesfrequently asked QuestionsSuddenly the leaves of cabbage or herbs have been eaten away, the fruit shows holes and other damage - this is well known to every gardener. In order to now know which caterpillar infestation it is, the list of the different species and their identification image in the different plant groups was drawn up.In a nutshellcaterpillars are usually larvae of butterflies and mothsinfects frui...

  • 24-Nov-2021
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Fighting the cabbage white caterpillar: 4 home remedies

table of contentsRecognize cabbage white caterpillarCombat with home remediesCheck and collectTomato extractTansy brothStone mealPreventfrequently asked QuestionsThe cabbage white butterfly can do a lot of damage to cabbage plants in particular in the vegetable garden. How to get rid of it quickly and effectively is in this article. How to combat the cabbage white butterfly.In a nutshellthere are two species of cabbage white butterflyboth are pests on cabbage plantsthere are few effective hom...

  • 29-Nov-2021
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Raised bed: small worms in the salad: what to do?

table of contentsAppearanceDamagecausesCombatLoosen dry soilNatural predators ice netsPotato trapChoose good planting partnersPreventive measuresfrequently asked QuestionsSmall worms only several millimeters long are a common damage pattern when rearing lettuce in a raised bed. The most effective methods of treating wireworm infestations are summarized below.In a nutshellWireworms are the larvae of the click beetlespread mainly via the substratemainly eat the roots of plants of almost every s...

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Small white animals on leaves: what is it?

Table of Contentsaphidlily beetle larvascale insectmealybugspider mitespringtailsciarid larvathrips larvawhite bow tieMealybugfrequently asked QuestionsSmall white animals on the leaves of your plants indicate a pest infestation. For effective elimination, it is essential to be able to recognize and identify the insects. In a nutshellsmall white animals can be both adult beetles and larvaecorrect identification and identification of the species required for effective controlearly treatment pr...

  • 11-Feb-2022
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Hole in the garden without sputum: who was it?

table of contentsearth waspsratshrew and field mouseracoonbirdsfrequently asked QuestionsHoles in the garden can have various causes. It is usually an animal culprit. In a no-eject hole, the list of eligible animals is short. In a nutshellvarious animals dig holes without ejectiondifferent characteristics provide information about the animal speciesHoles with an extensive tunnel system only rarelymainly nest building and foraging reasons for holesCombat is not always advisableearth waspsEarth...

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How long do brown rats stay?

The brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) is a dreaded pest that can cause great damage in the house and garden and transmit dangerous diseases. How long do Brown Rats stay once established and how do you get rid of them?video tipIn a nutshellBrown rats are very site-loyal despite their name“wander” only in search of foodonly leave the burrow when there is a lack of food or spacemultiply rapidlytake countermeasures immediately if an infestation is suspectedTable of ContentsBrown rats stay longerPrefe...

  • 07-Jul-2022
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Identify Japanese beetle larvae and beetles

The Japanese beetle is an extremely voracious pest. Both beetles and larvae can cause great damage to different crops. But how do you recognize it and what should you do?video tipIn a nutshellJapanese beetle invasive, closely monitored quarantine pestcauses root damage below ground and skeletonization damage above groundbroad host spectrum, high damage potentialnotifiable in GermanyTable of ContentsCharacteristics of the Japanese beetlelarvaehost plantsdetect infestationways to combatMechanic...

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