7 Reasons Why Aphids Keep Coming Back (And How To Stop Them)
Gardeners have been battling aphids since the dawn of farming. These soft-bodied plant lice are one of the most prolific, damaging, and annoying pests to…
Gardeners have been battling aphids since the dawn of farming. These soft-bodied plant lice are one of the most prolific, damaging, and annoying pests to…
“… not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” So begins one of the most famous poems of all time. Reading that line, you…
Not everyone considers a spider a welcome surprise in their household. Spiders are often met with shock and disdain, and you may wonder how to…
As you probably know by now, geese are pushy creatures. That’s where the term “Being Goosed” comes from. With this, we can often find ourselves…
There aren’t many wild, North American animals that can compare to the size of a full-grown bull elk. A bison, grizzly bear, and full-grown moose…
Bees in your house? That’s no good at all. Even worse is have bees in your wall! While it’s quite the situation, it is likely…
Wasps are everyone’s least favorite visitor to porches, picnics, and outdoor gatherings in the summertime. If there was a way to make yourself invisible to…
If it’s come to your attention that you’ve opened a secret fly hotel; you’re probably freaking out. You may get the idea that you have…
If you spot a squirrel in your home, it can be jarring since they typically belong in trees and scurrying along telephone poles! You’ll want…
Having access to fresh vegetables straight from your backyard is an amazing feeling. If you have chickens in your backyard, they may think the same…
You have a beautiful, manicured yard; the grass is trimmed perfectly, hedges are manicured, weeds are a distant memory, and the chickens are throwing mulch…
Are your chickens constantly getting into something they shouldn’t? Chickens like gardens because they have dirt, bugs (food!), and plants (more food!) If putting up…
With all of those chickens in your coop, you’ve probably wondered at one point or another, if chickens can actually fly. Better yet, if they…
From keeping insect populations down (especially ticks) to providing us with a renewable food source, there are many reasons to keep chickens. You tend to…
When you think of bats, you probably already have some notion formed about these little creatures. Whether you have had them in your house or…
If you live in an area that has stink bugs, you probably dread the fall and winter seasons. These noisy and smelly insects make their…
Rabbits are cute and friendly, but they can be a nuisance in your garden. If your fruits, vegetables, flowers, or greens are disappearing, then rabbits…
Bees are vital for the environment, but that doesn’t mean we should share our homes with them. If you’ve noticed an uptick in the bees…
Many of us jump at the sight of a spider inside. Unless you’re keeping one as a pet, you probably don’t want to see one…
We all know the fluffy white tail and twitching nose of the common rabbit. These little balls of fluff are a common sight in yards…