But when you already have raccoons on your property, you can still repel them with certain scents and other methods. Follow these tips to “raccoon-proof” your yard as much as possible. 1. Secure trash cans A raccoon’s number one food source on your property is your trash. These critte...
If there are cats in your yard, they probably like to dig in flower beds or vegetable gardens and lounge on warm surfaces like sun-baked driveways. Wherever your neighborhood cats’ favorite hangout is in your yard, there are methods to make those spots so uncomfortable that the cats won’t...
In this clip, learn how to repel those pesky mosquitos with a bunch of ideas from Lynn Yuen. Lynn will walk you through the best sprays, candles and gadgets that will keep those annoying bloodsuckers away from your bare skin no matter where you are. So, the next time you go fishing or...
Attracting songbirds such as robins can also help keep grubs at bay; their natural predators will help control them. While this approach may take time before it bears any fruitful results. In addition to birdlife attraction, mulching your garden with organic matter and fertilizing its soil will a...
granular mole deterrents, such asMoleMax, Repellex,Sweeney’s, and MoleScram, create an unwelcome environment for moles through a combination of scent and taste cues. Used according to package instructions, they don’t poison or kill moles, but rather they force the critters to leave the area...
They are not really related to any other mammals. They are somewhat distant relatives of bears. They are very strong for their size. They can swivel the hind feet around 180 degrees to descend a tree headfirst, and are excellent climbers. Raccoons usually give birth to 3-5 young in the ...
Plant radishes near cabbages to repel the flies. Place row covers over seedlings or plant through the garden fabric to keep flies from laying eggs in the soil. Mound diatomaceous earth or hot pepper around stems if maggots are in the soil. You can also mix wood ash into the soil near ...
Happily, there are plenty of stunning garden plants that actually repel gophers! Check them outherefor inspiration. Do Gopher Baskets Work for Other Pests? Absolutely! Gopher basket wire is threaded together just close enough to let roots grow but small enough to keep out many pesky paw sizes...
to several doctors including specialists and no one believes her. the bites seem infected as a yellowish pus constantly weeps from all the bites. also she uses a hair dryer for intense itching. Vicks vapor rub works best, as well as “repel” in the red can found in the hunting section ...
Nepeta× subsessilis bears the largest flower clusters of any catmint. Bloom spikes may be 8 inches long and 3 inches wide on plants that grow up to 4 feet tall. Sturdy stems keep the plant from requiring staking or shearing to maintain its strong upright habit. Like other catmints, it ...