Backyard

Who doesn’t like gardening, right? It keeps us occupied in free hours and also gives a refreshing feeling. However, groundhogs will eat the plants in your garden. So, you might be wondering how to get rid of groundhogs. You might also want to know if vinegar deters groundhogs. Let’s find the answers to all your …

Marigolds are widely popular for their aesthetic values. These flowers are largely used for ornamental purposes and they have gained great popularity in doing so. But marigolds’ performance is not limited in its ornamental values. These flowers have been known to deter unwanted animals from your garden as well. Here, we will discuss whether marigolds …

Coffee grounds have a good reputation as a natural plant-eater animal deterrent as skunks, chipmunks, rabbits, raccoons, and others are seen to be repelled by using coffee grounds. As a result, when deer seem to destroy and eat plants in your garden, you may think about whether using coffee grounds would be effective enough to …

Hedge apple is not a variety of apple. Rather it is an alternative name of the fruit Osage orange. But it is not a variety of orange too. But unlike apples and oranges, hedge apples are not eaten by animals.  Today, we are going to discuss and find out whether hedge apples keep spiders away …

Cats are many people’s favorite pets. But cats can also harm in many ways. Especially if the cats are wild, they can come into our surroundings and destroy many of our valuable things. For example, sometimes cats come to our garden or field and urinate, poop, and destroy plants. On the other hand, you might …

Are you annoyed by having several squirrels damaging your garden? Are you thinking of repelling the squirrels away? Additionally, are you thinking of using an owl decoy? However, are you wondering whether or not fake owls have the potential to keep squirrels away? Do fake owls keep squirrels away? Fake owls can keep squirrels away. …

Spiders are very bothersome, and an infestation in your home can easily get out of control real soon. So you should do something about a spider infestation as soon as you notice them.  In this article, we will discuss whether peppermint oil can keep spiders away. We will further take a look into the reasons …

Are you witnessing some mice infestation around your home? Are you thinking of using a natural way to repel mice? However, are you also wondering whether or not it is effective to use black pepper to keep mice away? Does black pepper keep mice away? There is no doubt that black peppers can definitely keep …

If you’ve been noticing the squeaky alerts from one or more mice here and there inside your house, it’s time to scheme a plan.  You might want to get rid of them and find a way to keep these furry intruders away.  Physical traps are not always the most useful and hence using natural methods …

Owls are known for being natural predators. But people can not use real owls to scare away animals as owls can not be petted. That is why plastic replicas of owls are famous as a scaring method.  Today, we are going to discuss and find out whether fake owls keep snakes away or not. Do …

Lemongrass is famous for its strong yet energizing smell. It is used to make a flavorful appearance in many cuisines to enhance the taste of many recipes. Lemongrass oil is also used in diffusers to make a place aromatic. But have you ever heard the power of lemongrass against those annoying mosquitoes all around your …

Dryer sheets have fatty alcohol, fatty acid, and nonwoven plastic. They create a strong odor that deters the aphids and other insects. Gardeners and farmers put dryer sheets in the air to repel the insects and aphids. Also, people who go on picnics in the jungle or unsafe places rub the dryer sheets on their …

Are you frustrated by wasp infestation around your home? Accordingly, are you thinking of using dryer sheets to repel wasps? However, are you also wondering whether or not it is a good idea to use dryer sheets to keep the wasps away? Do dryer sheets repel wasps? Dryer sheets can repel wasps. Accordingly, this is …

You might have experienced the terrible smell of stick bugs in your house. In particular, in the fall, the stink bugs are pretty disturbing. Generally, these insects don’t harm your house. But the smell causes an unpleasant experience. Many people try different methods to deter stick bugs from their surroundings. So, you might be confused …

Vinegar has many health benefits starting from eliminating bacteria and pathogens to disinfecting as well as preserving foods and even cleaning wounds and infections. Therefore, the usage of vinegar has been going since 2000 years, and also, the great Hippocrates used it for cleaning infection from wounds. In addition, the usage of vinegar has increased …

Mothballs have commonly been believed to keep snakes away. But what is the logic and reasoning behind it? In this article, we will take a look at whether mothballs really keep snakes away. We will also discuss the argument behind it. So let’s read ahead to learn more about it. Do mothballs keep snakes away? …

Mothballs are known to have a wide range of usage in repelling skunks, mice, snakes, squirrels, deer, rats, and other pests. As a result, when possums are creating a nuisance in your garden or around your home, you may think of using mothballs to repel them as well. And that’s where a common query that …

It is not unknown that vinegar helps us in many ways, however, you might get surprised by the fact that they are also used as a repellent. The acid combination present in vinegar is useful if you want to get rid of unwanted animals. However, many people don’t know whether vinegar works as a repellent …

You might have tried so many things to keep flies away. Because flies are pretty disturbing and disgusting insects. So, we try different chemicals and homemade elements for repelling flies. But most of those ingredients and chemicals are too harsh. These chemicals are not safe for the environment. On the other hand, Pine Sol is …

Coyotes are a huge problem for farmers because they prey on their livestock. They will chase different farm animals from small to bigger ones even. The highest risk is for the fowl that fall easy prey to the predator. Furthermore, there are cases of the coyote taking small sheep even. That is not all, coyotes …