As their name suggests, stink bugs have an unpleasant odor. These pests, however, can go unnoticed in your home: “Many go unnoticed until they accumulate in large numbers for an overwintering period, such as the brown marmorated stink bug, or when the summer heat dries out their food, such as the red and black bagrada … Read more
Slugs in moderation can enrich your garden soil with nutrients and help break down organic matter. On the other hand, slugs can cause significant damage to your plants if they overgrow your garden. Slugs eat ornamentals, fruits, vegetables and flowers, which can harm your plants. Diseases can also be transmitted to plants by slugs. Luckily, … Read more
scents keep cockroaches away Oregano Oil In the field of cockroaches, essential oils naturally derived from herbs are well-known repellents. These bugs are overwhelmed by the powerful, pungent odor they emit. They work well to keep cockroaches at bay and are generally safe to use near surfaces used for food preparation. The National Institutes of … Read more
monarch butterfly are not only amazing creatures, but they migrate up to 3,000 miles each year from the northern United States and Canada to the mountain forests of Mexico! Emperors use nectar-filled flowers as fuel on their journeys, stopping especially at vivid and bright flowers. But sadly, monarch butterflies are at risk of extinction, so … Read more
Milkweed is a stunning native wildflower in North America that enriches your garden in many ways and has a unique bond with the delicate monarch butterfly. The reason behind this is that the milkweed provides the king with the necessary nutrition and room to mate. Growing milkweed in our gardens to provide these pests with … Read more
Mint’s aromatic properties are useful for more than just cooking; They also work well to keep insects away from your outdoor areas. Studies confirm this claim. A 2014 study found that the oils of the peppermint plant have natural insecticidal and repellent properties. Beyond its effectiveness as a repellant, peppermint has many other uses. Being … Read more
Catnip can be an unexpected but useful ally in the fight against plant pests, especially the Japanese beetle. These are invasive insects that are usually about half an inch long, with coppery-brown wing covers and metallic blue-green heads. They originated in Japan and spread to various parts of America. It is interesting to note that … Read more
