Animals in the garden 2026, August

What do raccoons eat that they take up residence in my garden? We have the answer to this question and how you can prevent it.…

Do they sting or not sting? Or do you even bite? Find out here whether bumblebees actually have a sting and are dangerous.…

Bumblebees are harmless little buzzards. But is there a risk of suffering a bumblebee bite? Here you will find all important information.…

Here you will find all the information about building nests for pigeons. Where do they build their nests? What material is used?2 How to recognize a pigeon's nest.…

Killing hornets is strictly forbidden, because the useful insects are protected. Read about the penalties here.…

City pigeons in particular seem to be multiplying at breakneck speed. How long and how often do they breed? We inform about the breeding season of pigeons.…

Recognizing the presence of wildlife in the home or garden is often helpful in identifying intruders. This is what raccoon poop looks like.…

Remove wasp nest yourself, what should be considered? How do you go about it? Find everything you need to know about removing wasp nests at Plantopedia.…

In our meadows and forests it crawls and flees from beetles. In this article we present 31 domestic beetles.…

A heron in the garden pond quickly becomes a nightmare for gardeners and pond residents. These measures help to repel the heron.…

To get rid of unwanted crawling visitors, the use of home remedies is often recommended. Does baking soda help against ants?…

This article is intended to help identify beetle larvae. That is why we have compiled an overview of the larvae of 21 beetle species here.…

A big black bug crosses your path and you want to identify it? We have put together the most common native species…

Ticks are useless pests, aren't they? They suck blood and transmit pathogens. But do the arachnids also have a use?…

Birds of prey are often only seen in flight high up in the sky. In order to identify them anyway, so-called flight pictures help.…

Ticks also strike a chord with animal lovers. Nobody wants to discover them on their beloved pet. Face the bloodsuckers with these 5 methods.…

Moles are actually not a welcome guest in the garden. Read here what to do if you ever find a baby mole.…

There are countless bird species and they are often difficult to identify. We have compiled the 20 most common native birds for you.…

Caterpillars with hair are often very conspicuous, but also act as a deterrent to predators. We introduce you to 12 native species.…

Again and again you can meet brown caterpillars in the garden. Not all of them are harmless. Some species are considered pests.…

Building an insect hotel yourself is also a wonderful idea for children. With these 12 materials you can fill the hotel.…

It is hardly possible to understand the development of caterpillars into beautiful butterflies. We have tips for identifying green caterpillars!…

White butterflies can be seen in many gardens in spring and summer. You can find out exactly which butterfly it is here.…

Black beetles with pincers make a menacing impression. Many species are pure herbivores. You can find out here whether they are harmful to our plants.…

Is there anything more annoying than being constantly attacked by mosquitoes in the evening? But how long do these unloved insects actually live?…

Caterpillars with horns particularly catch the hobby gardener's eye. Here you can find out what the horn is all about and how they distinguish the caterpillars.…

At first glance, harvestmen and spiders look very similar. We take a closer look: is grandpa longlegs really a spider?…

The skull hawk moth has an evocative, dangerous name. But the butterfly is harmless. How to recognize Acherontia atropos.…

The Anatidae family includes known waterfowl and unknown specimens. Here you will find 15 wild ducks that live in Germany.…

Tits are among the most common bird species in our region. But what do tit eggs look like? We have the answer.…