There’s nothing worse than heading out to your garden and realizing that pests have taken over—or even destroyed all of your hard work. Gardeners have to deal with all kinds of pests, from insects to rabbits to deer, depending on their area of the country. It can be … [Read more...]
Researchers discover the power of ant poop as fertilizer
Researchers at Aarhus University have discovered in a new study that ant poop left behind on plant leaves serves as a valuable fertilizer for the plants. You have often seen ants wandering about on leaves - even in tall trees. In fact, it is the plants themselves that attract … [Read more...]
DIY Mosquito Trap with a 3 or 5 Gallon Bucket
Are you getting eaten alive by mosquitos as the summer heats up?  You don't necessarily have to spend and arm and a leg on those expensive mosquito traps or misting services.  There's a solution that also works well and costs a lot less. … [Read more...]
How to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard and Garden
We live deep in tick country. Fully half of the ticks here can infect a person with Lyme disease and they are out in force if the weather is halfway decent. If you’re planning to be outside and enjoy the summer, it’s just a battle you have to fight. … [Read more...]
How To Get Rid of Honey Bees, Swarms and Hives in Your House
What do you do when THIS happens? Have you ever had a swarm of honey bees try to take over your house? We have. We went straight to our local extension office to learn more about behavior patterns of honey bees. We also needed to know how to respectfully, but quickly, remove … [Read more...]
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