Welcome to the bustling world of our July garden, where plants flourish and life abounds! Amidst the leaves and blossoms, insects, arachnids, and tiny critters thrive. While some may wreak havoc on your precious crops, others are the unsung heroes,…
You wake up one morning and perform a routine check-up on your wonderfully lush plant army – be it houseplants, garden flowers, or vegetables. Everything seems all right, but with your sleepy eyes, you notice the soil particles moving around…
Have you ever woken up in the morning, excited to harvest some juicy, ripe tomatoes from your garden, only to find them mysteriously nibbled on overnight? Believe me; I know how frustrating this situation can be! But how can you…
We can think of a few bugs that look like earwigs – even though earwigs are an insect commonly known for their distinctive appearance. The two curved pincers that protrude from their abdomens make them somewhat unique among other insects…
Are you wondering precisely what those tiny black bugs are that look like poppy seeds? We have the answer for you today; a list of 15 ‘bugs’ that look like poppy seeds. Now, although our title calls them ‘bugs,’ I…
Fleas are tiny, wingless insects and infamous bloodsuckers belonging to the order of true bugs (Hemiptera). There are around 2,500 species of fleas in the world. Terrifying. Isn’t it? Luckily, only a few species are significant for human and pet…
There are about 825 species of tick in the world, and it feels as though all of them want to suck my horse’s blood. In areas like ours, where the winters aren’t cold enough to kill off these blood-sucking critters,…
It’s impossible to have a homestead without a healthy population of bugs and other critters. While some of these bring untold benefits to your veggie garden, others bring nothing but trouble. Ticks are among those bugs that bring few benefits…
We’ll look into plants that repel fleas AND are safe for pets! Plus, they’ll smell great in your garden. We’ll also include a couple of ways to repel fleas that are not plants – diatomaceous earth and electronic flea combs….