The problem Occasionally my dog will alert me (that’s his job) to the fact that we have an unwanted animal under our decks. Unwanted as in skunk, raccoon, opossum, armadillo, snake and a few rabbits. I have all the necessary tools to discourage that! All anyone needs is a watering can, water and moth balls ...
Last week, my wife noticed a pile of torn-up tissues in the back seat of her car. She didn’t think much of it, and cleaned them up. This past weekend, though, the culprit made itself known. Upon opening the trunk of the car, she was greeted by a brand new furry brown tenant. A mouse ...
I am allergic to bees, so keeping them away from me in the summertime is quite literally a matter of life and death. However, as a vegan I am also opposed to insecticides and other lethal prevention and removal methods for dealing with bees. Bees are an essential part of our ecosystem as they pollinate ...
1. Clean the house. It lowers your house’s profile as a target. Not only does it minimize the incentive for a mouse invasion but it helps deny them cover. Outdoors, keep your compost heap away from the house. Keep grass and weeds down. 2. Dry up. No standing water in the sink to draw mice ...
Squirrels can be a huge problem for gardeners. They dig up the bulbs, chomp off the flowers, and climb into the fruit trees to take one bite out of every single piece of fruit. For those of us with strawberry beds, squirrels can wipe out an entire crop of berries within 15 minutes. While some ...
Fleas have been around for millions of years, bothering humanity since its origins. When you find that you have fleas in your home, the problem can become a burden. I have looked for simple fixes for this problem, but it seems that not one solution works for everyone. There are many factors, such as if ...
First and foremost snakes get mites. It does not mean you are not taken care of them or you did something wrong. It is what you do now that matters. Snake mites (Ophionyssus natricis) can be deadly for your snake if not caught and treated in time. Your snake could have caught these parasites from ...
With spring’s recent arrival, you’ll soon find it necessary to pull out all your spring and summer clothes as you put away your winter clothes. Before you store your winter clothes, though, you may want to take some things into consideration. Improperly stored clothes can become damaged, increasing the need for you to replace them ...