10 Outdoor Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
The ten plants mosquitoes don’t like seeing. Use them if you want to get rid of these insects on your porch or in your garden.
Category: Wildlife Control
Wildlife control is about more than just prevention, just like wildlife is about more than just pests. While you certainly want to prevent and treat pests, you also want to attract and manage beneficial insects and wildlife as well. You can even turn your garden into a butterfly garden, for example! There’s a lot to know here, but we’ve got you covered. So, feel free to dig in!
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Do Praying Mantises Change Color?
Praying mantis is far from the ordinary insect. Learn more about color changing and several other facts few people know.
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What Is a Bee Hotel? A Beginner’s Guide to Garden Bee Hotels
Honestly, not an easy task. Building a bee hotel in your garden is rewarding, but there is a process you need to figure out and take care of your bees properly.
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Complete Guide to Garden Bird Nest Box Size and Dimensions
How big should a nest box be if you build one yourself? Check out recommended dimensions and hole sizes.
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How to Get Rid of Worms In Potted Plants
If you’re sick of worms eating your beautiful potted plants, we have got great news for you!
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Do Butterflies Bite or Sting?
You can stop worrying about whether a butterfly will attack you or bite your child. They are harmless. However, there is only one thing you need to be concerned about, check out here.
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How to Make Bird Food With Oatmeal
Looking to find the best way to feed the birds in your back garden. Find out how to make your own inexpensive bird food oatmeal here.
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Do Butterflies Pee? (Silly Question, or Not?)
Do Butterflies Pee is an unusual question indeed. But before you find out the answer, I want you to know; you aren’t the only one who was wondering.
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Why Do Birds Throw Seeds Out of Feeders?
Find out why do birds throw seeds out of feeders. And most importantly, how you can prevent this from happening in the future.
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Why Are Squirrels Digging Up My Garden?
You’ll probably see a squirrel in your yard at some point or another; these animals are everywhere. In fact, they live on every continent apart from Antarctica and Australia. There is an animal that is known as a ‘squirrel’ down under but it’s actually a petauridae. In any case, those who are looking to keep…
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Do Squirrels Eat Gladiolus Bulbs?
Are you wondering will squirrel eat your flower bulbs? Read this post to find out if your bulbs are safe in your garden.
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Do Butterflies Drink Blood?
This might shock you, and it might sound disgusting, but that’s precisely why you should read this post. Learn a few less-known facts about butterfly feeding habits.
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The Complete Hedgehog House and Bedding Guide
Go through this guide and make wonderful house and bedding for your little hedgehog. Use our tips and save money and time.
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How to Make a Bird Table Pigeon-Proof
Here is how we keep pigeons away from our bird feeders. Apply one of these tricks, and you will get rid of pigeons for good.
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Do Centipedes Have 100 Legs? Why Do They Have so Many Legs?
In this article we will get to the bottom of why these creatures have so many legs and the role they play in a healthy garden.
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Are Grass Seeds Bad for Dogs?
Grass seeds are harmful to your dog. Here is what can happen if your dog eats grass seeds and how you can prevent this from happening again.
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What to Feed Wild Peacocks in Your Backyard: Feeding Guide
Need to know what to feed a wild peacock in your backyard? Avoid giving bad food and read this guide to find out more!
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Do Marigolds Attract Bees into My Backyard?
You don’t need to worry too much. Of course, bees will come, but here are few things you should know if you have or only planning to plant Marigolds in your garden.
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How to Keep Peacocks from Flying Away
Trying to keep a peacock grounded and within the space of your backyard can be tricky. We’re here to help solve this problem.
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How to Stop Birds Eating Newly Sown Grass Seeds
Many bird species see grass seeds as an excellent food source and will swoop in for a feast any chance they get. Even if they don’t eat the seeds, they love to take a nice dirt bath on your newly raked ground. After all the hard work you’ve put in on your lawn, we’re sure…
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What Are Coated Grass Seeds? (Will Birds Eat Them?)
Find out what coated grass seeds are, why you need them and how to protect them from birds.
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How High Should a Bird Nest Box Be?
If you’ve been hanging a bird nest box for a while, but no birds are visiting, you may be simply hanging it wrongly.
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Are Dragonflies Good for the Garden? (Pros and Cons)
Want to know why there’s such a buzz around dragonflies? These graceful insects bring some surprising benefits to your garden.
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Black Swallowtail Male vs Female – How Do You Tell?
There are few distinctions between male and female Black Swallowtails. You can check the most obvious signs here.
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What Is the Most Common Bird in Massachusetts?
Ever wondered what that bird you see in your Massachusetts backyard all the time is? Click here to find out!
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What is Attacking My Bird Feeder at Night?
Depending on what type of nighttime critter is ruining your feeder, here are some things you can do to protect it.
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Do Birds Use Birdhouses in the Winter?
You can help birds even in winter. That’s for sure! And you can attract them, feed them and provide cozy shelter. Here’s how you can do it.
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What Time of the Day Are Garden Birds Most Active?
Want to know what time of the day garden birds are most active? Read here to find out.
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Do Skinks Make Noise?
Skinks will make sounds, that’s for sure! But there is something truly exciting about these little lizards that you need to hear about.
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When Do Garden Hedgehogs Give Birth?
Learn about how hedgehogs give birth to babies and few strange facts you won’t hear anywhere else.
