Use the waxed dirt to sprinkle over the trap as you’re finishing your setup (see How to Make a Dirt-Hole Set), and be sure to break up any clumps of dirt and wax you find (there shouldn’t be much if you’ve mixed everything properly). All that done, you can rest easy ...
Lay the board trap on the ground and both slugs and snails will crawl under it. Simply pick it up and scrape the snails into soapy water to destroy them. 6. Attract Slug Predators to Your Garden Slug control is one of many great reasons to make sure that your garden is friendly to ...
A good thing to keep in mind when dealing with any garden bug is the distinct similarities and differences all pests cause in their damage. This bug’s damage can easily be mixed up with the cucumber beetle, so make sure you keep an eye out for the ways in which the squash bug differs...
While the presence of invasive green iguanas and tegu lizards in Florida are attributed to the pet trade, other non-native species have made their way to the state through international trade practices. One example is the Cuban tree frog, which was thought to make its way to Florida via carg...
I was not comfortable with the regular things that the children of comparable ages were engaging in, so I had to make a call and it was to transition to homeschooling. I had been room mom, and teachers assistant every year in their school before, so it was an easy transition for ...
DIY Coffee Repellent: Save leftover coffee to spray plants that have a problem, make sure to spritz underneath the leaves as well as the stems and surrounding soil. You can also sprinkle a layer of used coffee grounds around vegetation to ward off these pests. They won’t like it and wil...
Proceeds from the event go to benefitMake-A-Wish Wyoming, which has been helping grant the wishes of kids that are fighting critical illnesses. Chris LeDoux via Facebook Tour of The Johnson County, Wyoming War The invasion of Johnson County only lasted a hand full of days, but impacted hist...
Shells -- Because hermit crabs move from shell to shell as they grow, they need empty shells to choose among. Make sure you have various sizes and shapes available. Without a suitable shell the next size up, hermit crabs may be reluctant to leave the shells they're in, which will cause...
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Don’t fall into the trap of setting low goals so that you can hit them. Then you’re just going to be “successful” at hitting goals, but unsuccessful at life. If you just set a goal to lose five pounds or make an extra $500/month, it probably won’t really change anything in...