Animals 2024, September

Ladybugs are considered good luck charms and pest killers. We show what ladybugs really eat and drink

Many garden owners see moles as a pest. They forget that the animals are actually useful. We show why

Here you can find out how you can support bees with flowering plants all year round. 46 bee-friendly plants sorted by flowering time

The jay is known by the scientific name Garrulus glandarius and here you can find out what food the jay eats

Garden spiders are usually found in the garden, but sometimes they wander into the house. We show you how to deal with garden spiders in the house

Dragonflies are often found near bodies of water. The question always comes up as to whether dragonflies can sting or bite. We got to the bottom of the matter

If you discover larvae in the soil, don't act too quickly and take a closer look at the maggot. We show you how to recognize rose beetle larvae

Starlings are cavity nesters and like to accept nest boxes. We show you how to build such boxes yourself

A caterpillar box is particularly interesting for families with children or school classes and kindergartens. We show you how you can build a caterpillar box yourself

A suitable nesting box for a blackbird must have a large opening. This makes a protected location all the more important. You can find out more about blackbirds and their nesting behavior here

The rare songbird redstart is a beneficial insect in the garden that should be offered a nesting site. Here you will find out everything you need to know about the bird and how to build a nesting box

When you build your own garden paradise, a wide variety of fauna guests often come to visit. We show you how to create a comfortable home for squirrels

Isn't it a wonderful sight when the garden is full of butterflies in summer? We show you what you should definitely keep in mind when breeding butterflies yourself

When strange cats visit your own garden intensively, this is also a problem for cat lovers. We show you how to protect yourself from unwanted cats in the garden

We have known about the beauty of rowan berries since the well-known folk song. But is the rowan berry really as poisonous as it is always said? We clarify what is really behind the myth

In winter you can not only feed birds in the garden, but squirrels also enjoy attention. However, there are a few things to consider when feeding squirrels in winter:

Unlike honey bees, wild bees live as hermits. They need sheltered places to build nesting holes. We will show you what you should pay attention to when building a wild bee hotel. In our instructions you will find out which materials are suitable and where the right location is

Breed wild bees in the garden instead of driving them away! Bees are a broad term. Most people only think of the well-known honey bee. But there are also wild bees that are also very important for the he alth of nature. We'll show you how you can build a beautiful home for you

How do you find the appropriate and correct name for a cat? In addition to numerous female and male cat names, we offer you a few suggestions for finding a name for your cat and tomcat. We hope you enjoy being inspired

Birds in your own garden as guests - that's what many garden owners want. Now the self-made or purchased nesting box just needs to be attached correctly. Here you will find out everything you need to know and consider when attaching nesting boxes

Bird feeders - secure from cats. As entertaining as it is to watch the local garden birds eating and arguing in the feeder: when cats discover the feathered birdies

The rhinoceros beetle, botanically called Oryctes nasicornis, is an insect that belongs to the order of beetles. It can reach a size of up to 4.5 centimeters. You can find out many other interesting facts about the rhinoceros beetle and its useful role in the garden here

The mole barrier is a method that safely drives away or keeps moles away. However, the application is laborious and actually only possible when creating a new garden. We show what you should pay attention to

Woodpeckers live in the forest and usually raise their young in tree cavities. We'll show you how easy it is to build a woodpecker hole. With our free instructions, sketch and plan you can do it

Are you bothered by the constant barking of the neighbor's dog or do your neighbors complain about the dog barking from your apartment? At what point does barking count as a disturbance to the peace? We will show you judgments and information on this problem

Find out from us which plants will do you and your cat a favor. The right choice of non-toxic plants for the balcony, garden and in the apartment

As we all know, pets get a name. This is also the case with rabbits, at least the ones that shouldn't end up in the pot. We will show you a large selection and suggestions for finding a name

The blue tit is known by the scientific name Cyanistes caeruleus or by the synonym Parus caeruleus. Here you will find the most important facts about the bird

The mosquito family includes thousands of different species, many of which also live in Central Europe. We have explained here how they get through the winter

Here you will find out everything you always wanted to know about the robin. You can find tips and information about the behavior and life of these little songbirds here

Ladybugs are among the animals that can also hibernate properly. You can find out which phases there are, what you should pay attention to and other useful tips and information here

Squirrels don't hibernate like other animals. But here you can find out exactly what they do and what you can do to help squirrels survive in winter

Snails can overwinter both as eggs and as adults. However, in both cases they need a place. You can find out what these are here and get tips

Butterflies overwinter in different stages depending on the species. You can find out here what stages there are and how you can help the butterfly overwinter

Frogs do not hibernate properly, but rather fall into a hibernation state in which their bodily functions are reduced to a minimum. You can find out from us what you need to pay attention to

If you find a hedgehog in winter that is malnourished and urgently needs help, you should take care of it. You can find out everything that needs to be taken into account here. Tips & Information for hedgehog help

Although the mole is quite cute and useful in the garden, he is not liked. It messes up your beloved, well-kept and well-maintained lawn. There is a remedy here:

Most garden owners try to get rid of a mole that has nested in their garden. We have listed the gentle options you have here:

If you have one or more moles in your garden, you can easily tell by the mounds of earth that appear everywhere. You can find out here how you can take action and what you should pay attention to

We introduce you to 16 safe and cat-friendly houseplants with brief care and location tips