I’ve used paradichlorobenzene moth crystals on the soil to discourage animals. Crush them into a fine powder, add two tablespoons of chili powder per cup, and sprinkle lightly.

Squirrels can be terrible pests! They won't bother daffodils and other narcissi bulbs (which taste terrible to them!), but they find tulips and crocus in particular to be worth the effort to sniff out and dig up. The only sure-fire way to protect tulips and crocuses and other tasty bulb treats from squirrels is to lay wire mesh such as chicken wire on top of the bed. The squirrels can't dig through the mesh and the flowers will grow neatly through the holes.

This can be a common problem in dry weather when lawns are being watered, bringing worms nearer to the surface. Also in some areas, and at certain times of year, when the badgers are after the grubs of the cockchafer and crane fly (daddy-long-legs), which lie just below ground level and eat the roots of the grass. There are chemical sprays which will deter all animals (domestic and wild) that do seem to work.

Foxes dig small holes to get at earthworms which they like to eat. Removing earthworms eliminates the problem. Products to control earthworms can be bought at garden centres. Foxes are naturally found in both urban and rural areas. However, because foxes are territorial, they rarely survive in new 'strange' areas. This also causes problems for foxes already present in that area.

Dried Blood is an organic fertilizer and a reasonably effective squirrel and rabbit repellent. Dust your planter boxes with dried blood every 2-3 weeks until the squirrels lose interest in your planter boxes.

Many of our trusted customers have had positive results in deterring squirrels from digging in there mulch…The squirrels are either depositing or withdrawing acorns in the mulch or eating your bulbs… Squirrels are pesky critters that are difficult to repel. We suggest weekly sprayings for squirrels in mulch.

Just like humans, cichlids will promptly begin to personalize their territory once chosen. To the cichlid, there are several considerations:

YES - Female dogs, particularly large female dogs leave a large quantity of urine in one spot. The salt in the urine burns the grass. Hybrid bermuda grass normally recovers within two weeks. To prevent urine burn, give your dog METHIGEL, a natural vitamin available through a veterinarian.

Ringer Lawn Restors is completely natural, and safe to use around children and pets. The ingredients are derived from hydrolyzed poultry feather meal, nitrate of soda, potassium sulfate, bone meal and soybean meal. For more information about Ringer Lawn Restore, read the full instructions.

Keep flies at bay by covering your newly added kitchen scraps with paper or decomposed waste from the pile.

We've had several folks ask how they can discourage foxes from eating their chickens or rabbits, short of trapping, shooting or poisoning the foxes; and we applaud such effort wholeheartedly! Unfortunately, foxes are so adaptable that there is no chemical such as FoxAway that will absolutely scare off a hungry fox. The best bet is to get a dog and walk the perimeter of your property, allowing the dog to scent-mark her territory as she goes.

Many, not all, Klee Kai are aggressive toward other dogs unless they are well socialized as puppies. These dogs will tend to pick up the characteristics of an older dog if raised around one.

Our trained applicator will notify you if your lawn shows signs of disease. He'll also advise you on the best treatment. Because lawn diseases are unpredictable and treatments are so variable, there is no guarantee of results. Application of lawn

Regular fertilization helps to maintain good lawns. In western Washington, apply N-P-K fertilizers in a 3-1-2 ratio (3 Nitrogen - 1 phosphorous - 2 potassium.) Examples of fertilizers in this ratio would be 21-7-14 or 15-5-10. Sulfur enhances color and helps control some lawn disease problems.

No, tree squirrels are active all year round. You may not see them as often in the Winter, since they stay in their nests to conserve body heat.Index

Squirrels do communicate, by making shrill sounds (tchrring). The pitch and the duration of these sounds have meaning to other squirrels. Tail gestures are also a form of communication. The most common tail gesture is the "flicking" which means "get away!" Index

Most squirrels eat nuts, seeds, grain, and fruit. By far their favorite food would be nuts, followed by sunflower seeds. Urban squirrel have adapted to eat just about anything, including pizza, luncheon meats and all forms of snack foods. Squirrels have been known to eat bird eggs, but this is a last resort. When natural food is scarce, they will eat anything they can find. Index

Squirrels do fall, but they use their tail as a parachute and when they land their tail is used as a cushion. They rarely get hurt from a short fall. But they can sustain broken bones, or severe spinal injuries from a awkward landing. Index

Squirrels swim using a "dog paddle" motion, and their tail as a rudder. Swimming is very strenuous for a squirrel, and it's not done unless absolutely necessary. Index