While there isn't a foolproof method to instantly repel bees, there are some measures you can take to deter them from a specific area. Bees are attracted to sugary substances and strong floral scents. Keep food and drink containers tightly sealed, clean up spills promptly, and avoid wearing ...
Not only is it wise to keep your bees far from your home to protect your family, but it also cuts back on the interaction between pets and bees. Keeping ample space between the areas of your property where your furbabies romp and your bees reside, makes it easier for dogs to avoid the...
With bees struggling many are looking for ways to help them thrive. As we plant our spring gardens there are things we can do to help the bee population. Growing a beautiful bee-friendly garden can be easy. And it’s a great joy to gardener’s wish to help the bee population grow in...
Essential oils: Some essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, and citronella can act as natural bug repellents to deter house flies and other pests. While implementing these preventive measures, it’s important to maintain a balanced pest management approach. One method might not be able to ...
Try sprinkling cayenne pepper, ground chili peppers, or pepper flakes around your plants when they are ready to bloom. Peppers have “capsaicin” which squirrels hate, so it’s a natural squirrel deterrent. Or, make a pepper spray; you can mix dried pepper with apple cider vinegar. Note: ...
Chili spray:It will deter caterpillars from munching but should be applied to a small section of the plant first to ensure there are no adverse effects. Stir the following ingredients together well, and let sit and cool for a few hours: ...
Some installers prefer to add copper mesh or steel wool as a base layer behind this foam to deter insects that may bore through [source: Potter]. 5: Cover Large Openings A hole in your roof can mean all the bugs — and bigger intruders — can enter your home. Henry Arden/Getty ...
Surround stems withdiatomaceous earth(D.E.), a natural powder made from ground up diatoms. When insects come into contact with D.E., the fine powder gets within their exoskeleton and eventually dehydrates them. Warning:Pollinators such as bees and butterflies are also susceptible to D.E., so...
They’re called softnecks because their above-ground stalks will flop over in the summer, a sign that they are ready to harvest. The fun perk of softnecks? You can braid them together for kitchen use and decoration, after the bulbs are pulled and cured!
Against this background of the concepts of non-killing and non-harming, this paper focuses on what disciplinary texts (vinaya texts) have to tell us about how Buddhist monks (bhikṣus) and nuns (bhikṣuṇīs) should behave when confronted with dangerous and/or annoying animals. In ad...