pests

kitchen sink
25.07.2023

In summer, lots of people can see little annoying insects flying around their kitchen sinks. Fruit flies are commonly found around kitchen sinks because they are attracted to decaying organic matter and moisture, which are abundant in this area. 

Kate Yakimchuk kitchen sink fruit flies housekeeping tips Helpful tips 25 July 2023
berries
23.07.2023

Berries that are the least prone to pests typically possess natural defenses that make them more resistant to insect damage.  These natural defenses may include compounds with deterrent properties or physical characteristics that make them less appealing to pests. 

Kate Yakimchuk berries gardening tips planting Garden 23 July 2023
ladybug
21.07.2023

In a garden ecosystem, there are several beneficial insects that play a vital role in maintaining a balanced environment and help to keep harmful pests under control.  These beneficial insects can be your allies in protecting your plants from damage without causing harm themselves. 

Kate Yakimchuk insects gardening tips Garden 21 July 2023
mole
18.07.2023

While moles seem to be small and kinda adorable animals, they can damage your garden, destroying roots and digging tunnels. If moles are causing damage to your garden, there are several steps you can take to address the issue. 

Kate Yakimchuk moles gardening tips wild animals protection Garden 18 July 2023
insect
17.07.2023

Modern pesticides work well - and some pests have become pretty rare. While the prevalence of garden pests can vary depending on geographic location and other factors, there are some garden pests that are generally considered less common nowadays. 

Kate Yakimchuk insects gardening Garden 17 July 2023
mouse
10.07.2023

Not only insects, but also mice can destroy lots of plants in your garden. Mice often damage roses, so if you want your garden to be full of healthy and thriving flowers, then you need to know what they can do.

Kate Yakimchuk roses mice gardening tips Garden 10 July 2023
fly
10.07.2023

Flies interfere in the summer with their buzzing and spoiling food. In the article we will tell you what you can do with these.

Diana Dashkevich home advices tips lifehacks Helpful tips 10 July 2023
pest
06.07.2023

Most gardeners know what pests are the most dangerous to the crops they're currently growing. But the list of insects and even animals that can damage your plants is actually pretty wide.

Kate Yakimchuk insects gardening tips Garden 6 July 2023
ants
05.07.2023

Ants are generally nice insects - they are pretty intelligent, they are mostly harmless, and they can sometimes even benefit your garden by hunting other pests. At the same time, they can also damage your garden and plants.

Kate Yakimchuk ants gardening tips Garden 5 July 2023
slug
02.07.2023

Slugs aren't just unpleasing to look at - they can also spoil your plants and do harm to your garden. To get rid of them, you can use some specific chemicals, or you can use some methods that can also help to reduce their population.

Kate Yakimchuk slugs gardening tips Garden 2 July 2023
hare
30.06.2023

Gardeners are well-aware of pests and birds that can damage their gardens, but there are more things that can ruin your plants. Hares seem sweet, but they can create lots of damage, especially when you do nothing to protect your garden.

Kate Yakimchuk hares gardening tips protection Garden 30 June 2023
fruit fly
30.06.2023

In summer, fruit flies can spread quickly, making your house less clean and safe. To get rid of fruit flies, you need to destroy their nests, or breeding sites.

Kate Yakimchuk fruit flies insects housekeeping tips Helpful tips 30 June 2023
caterpillar
26.06.2023

Like regular strawberries, wild strawberries can attract nasty pests. To understand the signs of a pest infestation, you need to know which pests commonly attack these berries.

Kate Yakimchuk strawberries wild strawberries gardening tips Garden 26 June 2023
aphid
24.06.2023

Pests can destroy many crops in your garden, and some species are more prone to specific pests than others. Aphids are pretty productive in destroying your crops, so you need to use pesticides regularly to avoid severe infestations.

Kate Yakimchuk aphids insects gardening tips Garden 24 June 2023
roach
24.06.2023

Roaches tend to be one of the most unpleasant pests to have in your house, mainly because it's pretty hard to get rid of them. It's always easier to prevent a problem than to fix it, so pay attention to the things that might attract roaches to your house.

Kate Yakimchuk cockroaches roaches insects infestation Helpful tips 24 June 2023
moth
13.06.2023

Moth isn't the worst insect that you can find in your house, but it's still one of the most popular ones. Some varieties of this pest can spoil your food (especially grains), others destroy clothes.

Kate Yakimchuk moth cleaning tips Helpful tips 13 June 2023
cherry
09.06.2023

Cherry fruit fly infestation can spoil your harvest, and it can also destroy trees nearby. When you notice the first signs of infestation, you need to do something quickly, before other trees are also infected.

Kate Yakimchuk cherry pesticides gardening tips Garden 9 June 2023
beetle
03.06.2023

Black-and-white Colorado beetles often appear when farmers plant potatoes. They can spoil the harvest, so you should get rid of them, just as you get rid of other pests.

Kate Yakimchuk insects gardening tips Garden 3 June 2023
sweater
03.05.2023

Freezing some clothes will do you good. In the article we will tell you why you can freeze clothes and how it works.

Diana Dashkevich clothing care cleaning lifehacks Helpful tips 3 May 2023
oil
17.04.2023

Neem oil is an organic pesticide that effectively fights pests, mites, and fungal diseases. Consider the pros of neem oil for the garden and how to use it.

Diana Dashkevich gardening neem oil tips Garden 17 April 2023