Outside there are a lot of bugs and insects. They do good for nature, but you rarely want them in your homes or gardens.
News24 has previously written about the tick and the unknown place the arachnid thrives. As well as how to scare away ticks.
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How to protect yourself against ticks
According to the researcher Therese Jansén Namely, mosquito repellent can be effective against ticks.
– If you are out in nature, you can wear long trousers and long sleeves. Brush off if you’ve been in vegetation and check your body when you get home. Mosquito repellents can also work effectively against ticks, she said News morning.
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The two-tails look like small scorpions
The two-tailed shrew is actually called Forficula Auricularia, but is colloquially known as the two-tailed shrew. In Sweden there are four different species.
They are long, thin and black or brown and look like small scorpions. They are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and other insects.
But because they eat plants, they can eat crops, which means that many people don’t want them around.
Two-tails eat both tomato plants, potatoes, flower buds and much more. When it gets dark, the two-tails hide in tight damp places and when the summer comes to an end, they seek indoors.
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Simple tricks keep the two-tails away
To get rid of two-tails both from your plants but also from the home, there are several simple tricks to use, which also Live&Bo rewritten.
Among other things, you can store your garden cushions in an airy manner and empty your compost regularly.
Another trick to keep the two-tails away is to regularly lift pots.
Two-tailed deer hate garlic, so a trick is to squeeze a couple of cloves and put them in a spray bottle with water. The liquid works as a pesticide and can be sprayed around facades and the foundation of the house. Adding cloves of garlic among your garden plants also keeps the two-tails away, according to the report Live&Bo.
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