As warmer weather approaches, we can expect those pesky flies to begin driving us crazy in our homes and yards again. This season leave those commercial insecticides, and the toxic chemicals they contain, on the shelf and use these green tips for reducing that annoying fly population. The best way to keep flies from becoming ...
Many people think to have a farm and provide food for their home they must have a 30 or 40 acre place. With three good agriculture zoned acres you can do more than you think! With planning and opportunity you can do an incredible amount on three acres! A large barn is key – with ...
Every summer, for the past several years, we have had unwelcome tenants living in the attic of our cottage. They probably remained there during the winter, but since we didn’t, we were unaware. These unwelcome tenants are bats. Every summer the challenge was how to get rid of them. We think we finally succeeded in ...
Butterfly houses add a wonderful whimsical touch to any flowerbed and while not very common, they are easy to make and fun to paint. If you have little ones, they will be mesmerized by the little winged creatures moving in and out of the box. Butterfly houses are shaped differently than bird houses or bat ...
Like insects, animals in your garden can either be a source of concern or a welcome addition. There are several animals that you want to visit your garden regularly or make it their home because of the benefits they provide, these are known as beneficial animals. It is important for every gardener to differentiate between ...
In all honesty, bats are fantastic creatures to have in your neighborhood. Among other benefits to the ecosystem, bats keep the mosquito population under control in your area. The average Little Brown Bat can eat up to 600 mosquitoes an hour; that’s one efficient bug zapper! However, when bats take up residence in your attic, ...
Attracting bats might sound like the opposite of what you would want to do. However, one bat can eat between 500-1200 insects in an hour and will consume 3000 to 6000 a night. Bats favorite foods include mosquitoes, grasshoppers, moths, flies, crickets, gnats and fruit flies and they work while you’re fast asleep. It’s a ...
Attracting bats to your yard can be an advantage to you and your garden in a number of ways. Do you experience mosquitoes, cut worms, June Beetles, Stink bugs or leafhoppers in your garden? Before you get out the sprays and chemicals to get rid of them think about this: Attract bats. Contrary to popular ...