pests
How to deal with a leafhopper: don’t panic – this method really works
There are 12 broods of periodical cicadas nesting in the United States. In this article, we will tell you how to deal with these insects in the garden.
Diana Dashkevich insects garden pests gardening tips gardening Garden 14 March 2024
How to protect yourself from carrot flies: the best methods are named - what a summer resident should know
The carrot fly is a common pest in the garden and vegetable garden. In this article, we will tell you how to effectively get rid of the insect for the last time.
Diana Dashkevich insects gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 10 March 2024
How to get rid of slugs on your property: useful tips
Slugs damage plants in the garden. In this article, we will tell you how to effectively get rid of pests.
Diana Dashkevich slugs gardening gardening tips plants care Garden 5 March 2024
How to drive mice away from your property: the simplest methods will be useful for summer residents
Mice often spoil crops and chew off plant roots. The article explained how to effectively scare away mice from your garden.
Diana Dashkevich mice gardening gardening tips Garden 3 March 2024
Housekeeping insights: What bed bug infestation can lead to
From all types of pests, bed bugs can be one of the most unpleasant ones, being even worse than roaches. They can cause lots of damage, and they are extremely hard to get rid of – some people even say that it's almost impossible.
Kate Yakimchuk bed bugs cleaning tips infestation insects Helpful tips 28 January 2024
Gardening tips: Get rid of aphids on roses
Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers, but some pests like aphids can easily destroy them. Luckily, there are a few ways to get rid of these pests, or even prevent them from damaging your flowers.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips roses aphids tips Garden 27 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: Protect your clothes from clothes moth
If you tend to keep lots of clothes at the same place, then you should always remember about clothes moths. This pest can make holes in your clothes, especially those that are made of natural materials.
Kate Yakimchuk clothes moth clothing care insects tips Helpful tips 23 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: There might be pests – so what should you do?
One of the worst things that can happen to your house are pests – simply because it's often hard to get rid of them. If you aren't sure yet, but only suspect that your house is infested, then it might be not too late to actually do something.
Kate Yakimchuk pest control infestation cleaning tips hygiene Helpful tips 7 January 2024
Gardening tips: Your garden tree is infested – so you have to act quickly
Just like other plants, garden trees can be infested – and it can lead to a huge problem for a gardener. For example, if you see some signs of infestation on just one tree, then you should act immediately.
Kate Yakimchuk infestation gardening tips plants tips trees Garden 6 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: Wooden floor with pests – what can you do?
While wood can be one of the most amazing materials, it can also be prone to different issues. For instance, you can suddenly realize that your wooden floor has pests - so what can you do?
Kate Yakimchuk wooden floor maintenance housekeeping tips parasites Helpful tips 27 December 2023
Kittens with fleas: Keep your pet healthy
Smaller kittens can have fleas, and it's better to get rid of them as soon as possible - but how to do it? Kittens require effective, but also safe methods, so you won't accidentally harm them.
Kate Yakimchuk fleas kittens pet health cat health Animals 27 December 2023
Skin Beetle in the House: How to Get Rid
The leather beetle enters a person’s home in different ways: through open windows, with flowers and furniture, clothes and shoes that have been in an infested room for some time. They enter homes easily and unnoticed; for some time you won’t even know about your new “neighbors.”
Diana Dashkevich insects home cleaning tips advices Helpful tips 22 December 2023
Useful Tips: How to Get Rid of Ants in the House
Ants appear in the house for several reasons. This could be an anthill in the basement, for example. You can also bring ants with you after a walk in the forest or park - the insects will crawl around the apartment and lay a nest somewhere.
Diana Dashkevich insects ants home kitchen tips Helpful tips 21 December 2023
Preventing a Spider Problem: Housekeeping Tips
Even though most people dislike spiders a lot, not everyone wants to actually kill them, or it might be too scary. It's always easier to prevent spiders than to get rid of them, and it's more effective as well.
Kate Yakimchuk spider web cleaning tips spiders maintenance Helpful tips 20 December 2023
Useful Tips: How to Get Rid of Moths
Unnoticed eggs and larvae can get into the apartment with purchased products. If they are not noticed in time, the moths move to other products in the house. It is capable of making holes in plastic packaging of cereals. And one of her favorite products is semolina.
Diana Dashkevich home cleaning tips kitchen tips Helpful tips 6 December 2023
Garden insects that don't damage your plants: Gardening tips
When taking care of your garden plants, you should always make sure that they won't be damaged by different types of pests. Meanwhile, not all insects can be seen as pests, so you don't have to get rid of every insect you see in your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk garden insects nature good insects gardening Garden 5 December 2023
Apple varieties and pests: Gardening tips
When choosing apple varieties to plant, gardeners pay attention not only to the size of a tree or the taste of its fruits, but also pests. Some apple varieties tend to be way more prone to pests, so they can require lots of work and maintenance.
Kate Yakimchuk apple tree gardening fruit trees varieties Garden 2 December 2023
Cattle-killing tick: A new study
A bunch of unusual ticks showed up in Ohio, causing trouble on a farm. These ticks, known as Asian longhorned ticks, were discovered in large numbers, and their feeding frenzy led to the death of three cattle.
Kate Yakimchuk research ticks cattle danger Animals 23 November 2023
Anthills: Gardening tips
Ants are quite surprising insects with lots of intelligence that makes them capable of amazing collective work. While sometimes ants can be actually beneficial for your garden, they can also do harm, especially if you have multiple huge anthills in your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk anthill ants gardening insects Garden 15 November 2023
Protecting your house from mice in fall: Housekeeping tips
In fall, mice tend to seek warm and safe places to live, and it's even better when these places have some food to steal. Therefore, you should prepare your house for fall to make sure that your warm and nice house won't attract lots of mice.
Kate Yakimchuk mice rodent tips fall Helpful tips 14 November 2023