Do Runners Keep Their Promises? Runner ducks are currently a trend in slug control. Although many people talk about them, hardly anyone has tried keeping runner ducks. Here, you will learn everything you need to know about runner ducks and how to keep them healthy in the garden. But first, who are these ducks and […]
Category: Natural Enemies
An Insect-friendly Garden Prevents Pest Infestations
Nature is teeming with insects, and all types of animals can make a home in diverse niches. In the garden, this is not always the case, however, as there are few niches; as a result, there is low biodiversity. Here, you find out how you can make your garden more insect-friendly and thus boost biodiversity. […]
Toads, Newts, Frogs and Lizards: Helping Amphibians to Settle in the Garden
Many amphibians are beneficial animals that help with garden pests. Especially useful is their appetite for slugs. How to Attract the Enemies of Slugs and Snails to Your Garden Some amphibians eat slugs and snails and, when they have the opportunity, they even eat their eggs. These amphibians include toads, newts, frogs, and lizards. In […]
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden & How to Hang a Birdhouse
There are many reasons to attract birds to your garden. One reason is that apart from hedgehogs, toads, and beetles, birds are perhaps the most industrious slug and snail hunters. They are an especially valuable help in spring, when young slugs and snails hatch from their eggs and are easy prey. The hungry birds are […]
Nematodes for Slugs and Snails: Are They Really a Good Idea?
Do nematodes help against slugs and snails in the garden? You will find information here about the advantages and disadvantages of this method as well as general information about the application of nematodes to control slugs. What are nematodes? How do they work as slug control? Nematodes are roundworms. It is estimated that they represent […]
How to Promote Biodiversity in the Garden to Prevent Pests Like Slugs
An overabundance of pests is a sign that the natural equilibrium is disturbed. Usually, predators and prey populations keep each other in a natural balance. Pests can only multiply explosively when they and their juveniles are safe and rarely threatened by natural predators. Therefore slug or snail population booms can only occur if they do […]
How to Attract Hedgehogs and to Locate the Slugs Enemies in Your Garden.
Hedgehogs like to eat slugs and snails. The nocturnal hunters are well-known enemies of the snails. Therefore, it makes a lot of sense to provide a habitat for these lovely animals. If you can coax a hedgehog family into your garden, you can be sure they’ll be valuable allies in the fight against slugs. Do […]
