12 Smells Squirrels Hate (Keep Them Off Your Plants)
There’s a reason squirrels are so pesky – they’re looking for food. Squirrels have an incredible sense of smell that can smell food buried underground.
Category: Non-Insects
Non-insects can play just as big of a role in your garden as insects. Hummingbirds, for example, are great pollinators. So, putting out some sugar water or sugar syrup can bring them to your garden. Lizards are another example, as they can help prevent the insects you don’t want. Of course, there are some non-insects you’ll want to keep out as well, and we’ll help you with those, too. Let’s get started!
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Do Backyard Ponds Attract Rats?
Rats pose a few risks to you and your pond. Keep reading to learn about these risks and how you can stop rodents from visiting your ponds.
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11 Effective Dog Fence Ideas For Your Backyard
Owning a dog is a huge responsibility. Not only are there all the day to day care needs of your pet but you must also find a way to keep your dog secure while he or she enjoys time in the backyard.
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Can I Stop My Neighbour Keeping Chickens?
Whether or not you can stop your neighbours from keeping chickens depends on the chicken-keeping laws in your area.
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Can My Neighbours’ Chickens Attract Rats?
If your neighbor has chicken, you’re at an increased risk of suffering a rat infestation. Read all you need to know here.
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Can Canaries Live Outside?
Canaries are popular domestic birds and many people choose to keep them in an indoor cage. However, if you want to keep them outdoors, there are some things you’ll want to consider.
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Dead Bird in Backyard (Meaning, Cause And What To Do)
Proper removal of the bird will reduce the risks of infections, bacteria, and other adverse effects on humans. Here is what you can do.
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Can Muscovy Ducks Fly?
As we all know, ducks are known to fly. But what about Muscovy Ducks? Can they fly as well? Let’s find out.
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Can Hedgehogs Swim?
Often we get asked about hedgehogs and water and if they can swim.
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Do Ducks Eat Duckweed?
Duckweed is a tiny, fast-growing aquatic plant that can be found in bodies of water all over the world but is most abundant in North America. But do ducks eat it?
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How to Get Rid of Frogs From Your Backyard
Learn all the ways you can get rid of frogs from your backyard and why they’re invading it.
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What Should You Do If You Find A Dead Squirrel In Your Backyard
A dead squirrel can be carrying harmful pathogens that can make you sick. Let’s find out how to handle one and what to do with the body.
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Do Squirrels Bury Their Dead?
We all know that squirrels are smart and social little creatures. But what do they do when another squirrels dies?
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5 Common Causes of Squirrel Death
Squirrels are adorable and lovable creatures that we humans adore and love to watch, but finding one still on the ground isn’t much fun.
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Do Squirrel’s Tails Grow Back? (What Happens If They Come Off)
Squirrels are known for their big bushy tails. But are they there for a reason and what would happen if they lose it? Let’s find out.
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Do Squirrels Tease Dogs? (Why Would They Do That)
Have you ever noticed your dog chasing a squirrel up a tree, only for the squirrel to chirp or throw sticks at your dog? Let’s find out why they do that.
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Complete Guide to Garden Moles
soon learn everything there is to know about garden moles – including how to know if you have moles, benefits to keeping them, and how to get rid of them!
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Do Squirrels Come Back to the Same Place Each Year?
Let’s see if squirrels come back to the same place each year. Adults and baby squirrels. Do you know?
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Wildlife Cameras for Backyard: Best Outdoor Trail Cams
Here you will find affordable, high-quality, and easy to install wildlife cameras for your backyard. Also, look at our buyer’s guide to learn all the important aspects first.
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What to Do with an Injured Pigeon in Your Backyard?
If you find an injured pigeon in your backyard, be sure to follow these simple steps to help heal and even save the bird’s life.
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Do Seagulls Take Fish From Garden Ponds? Protect Your Fish From Seagulls
Yes, they are taking fish from our garden ponds. But, if we take some action, we can stop them. Here is how to protect pond fish from seagulls.
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Ways to Protect Fruit Trees from Birds
Great feeling! Picking the fruits after months and years of hard work. But sometimes birds can damage our fruits and ruin our joy. Here is how to prevent this.
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How to Keep Turtles In a Backyard Pond
Of course, proper location and depth are the basics, but find out what else you need to focus on if you want to keep turtles in your backyard pond.
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What Do Pond Frogs Eat? (Baby and Adult Frog Diet Facts)
You can learn everything about the baby and adult frog diet from our complete guide. Take a look at how to encourage or deter them, depending on your needs.
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What Do Baby Foxes Eat (Should You Leave Food For Them)?
If you want to help baby fox out, here is what to do. After that, call the veterinarian and ask what the next steps are.
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Do Starlings Nest In The Same Place Every Year?
Find out a few facts about these fantastic little birds. Also, you will find out do Starlings nest in the same place or not.
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Guide to Miniature Cattle Breeds for Large Backyards
If you have a large backyard, these miniature cattle breeds are perfect for you. Find out what conditions you need to provide and the benefits you are getting from these animals.
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21 Incredible Owl Facts (#17 Is Amazing)
We’ve put together some amazing facts about these gorgeous birds and we think that number 17 will blow you away!
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12 Backyard Birds of Ohio
If you are living in Ohio, chances are you have seen most of these birds. Take a look at this list to see how many of these birds you noticed in your backyard.
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Will Mothballs Keep Squirrels Away From My Home And Garden?
Will these tiny balls of chemical pesticide keep squirrels away from your garden? Well, yes! But here are more details about the negative effects that mothballs can have.
