Caterpillars articles Tag

Processionary caterpillars: how to identify and get rid of them?

What are the species of processionary caterpillars? Processionary caterpillars are the larvae of moths. Found throughout France, they have been classified as pests since April 2022 because they proliferate and pose a danger to flora and human health. There are two species of processionary caterpil ...

06
Mar
2024

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant sunflowers

hen bees have trouble finding flowering plants. Sunflower seeds are the delight of birds, especially chickadees that will protect your garden from caterpillars. To attract birds to the garden all you need to do is leave the flowers full of seeds in place. 5- All varieties are edible Although ...

24
Sep
2021

Garden: 5 good reasons to put flowers in your garden

etes patula as it has a repulsive effect on soil Insects and nematodes. Finally, you can grow borage to attract pollinating Insects and scare away caterpillars and slugs. To keep these undesirables away, simply spread a layer of borage leaves at the base of other plants. 4- They are someti ...

29
Sep
2021

The laburnum: a small tree with a dazzling bloom

nance of cytises is limited to trimming after flowering: simply remove misaligned or damaged branches and dead wood. This shrub can be attacked by caterpillars and aphids. It is also subject to mildew and powdery mildew in case of excess humidity. You can propagate it by sowing in autumn or by ...

13
Oct
2021

Bitter gourd: beware of poisoning!

very irritating and bitter substances called cucurbitacins. These toxins are naturally secreted by wild squash to repel insects and predators like caterpillars. But they are dangerous to humans, especially since they are not eliminated by cooking the vegetable. If ingested, these toxic substan ...

14
Oct
2022

The stag horn plant or Platycerium: characteristics and maintenance

plant? Platycerium bifurcatum is a fairly easy care plant. Pruning is limited to removing dried out fronds. You should also check occasionally for caterpillars or grubs attacking the deerhorn plant. To know how often to water it, simply observe its foliage. As soon as its fronds soften and dr ...

05
Jan
2023

Frog in the garden: what to do?

or pollinating insects such as bees, amphibians are gardener's helpers! In fact, toads and frogs eat small insects, mosquitoes and flies, but also caterpillars and worms. And if you're lucky enough to attract a toad to your garden, it may even get rid of slugs and snails that are nibbling at your ...

24
Feb
2023

How to treat plants with essential oils?

• Clove oil or Eugenia caryophyllus. Some aromatherapy remedies have targeted insecticidal action against specific insects: • Peppermint against caterpillars • Grapefruit or Citrus paradisi against Colorado potato beetles • Rose geranium against whiteflies • Juniper or ...

16
May
2023

Natural Gardening: 5 simple and effective remedies for the vegetable garden.

put into practice as all you have to do is sprinkle the coffee grounds between your young plants. The smell of coffee not only deters slugs but also caterpillars from your leafy vegetables such as salads and cabbages. 3- Black soap to treat sick plants Black soap is a liquid soap made from vegetabl ...

30
June
2023