Box elder bugs are large insects that are black with orange markings. You may also know them as elder bugs or maple bugs. You’ll find them in your yard hanging around yard and maybe even in your home. Boxelder bug can be a nuisance bug that you want to deter. So you may be wondering … Read more
Do boxelder bugs bite? That’s a great question to ask if you’ve just stumbled across some in your yard or even your home. Boxelder bugs can bite. They do not bite using teeth, however, they can cause injury to your skin by piercing with their mouth. This puncturing action can be painful, draw blood and … Read more
Can birds eat strawberries? Let me guess, you’ve got an excess of fruit you can’t eat. Or perhaps you just want to give your backyard bird a nice fruit treat. The problem is, you’re not quite sure if strawberries are a safe food to offer your backyard birds? Wild birds can eat fresh strawberries offered … Read more
Can birds eat cucumbers? You’ve probably been told to eat your vegetables your whole life. So why not offer them to your backyard birds? Wild birds can eat cucumbers when offered at a bird feeder. Cucumbers are full of nutrients and water with in beneficial for the birds’ health. Cucumbers do not attract any specific … Read more
Do birds eat oranges? You’re probably asking yourself this if you’re thinking of offering up some fruit treats on your bird feeders. Wild birds do eat oranges offered at a bird feeder. Oranges are nutritious and offer a lot of health benefits for birds. You can attract a lot of different birds with oranges, but … Read more
Have you just purchased a new bird bath but you’re now sure where to put it? Knowing where to put a bird bath is essential for attracting birds but also keeping them safe and healthy in your yard. The best place to put your bird bath is in an area that is both appealing to … Read more
Do hummingbirds like petunias? You may be asking yourself this if you’re planting flowers in your yard to attract more hummingbirds. As a flower native to South America, petunias are great for novice gardeners as they are easy to grow and are budget-friendly. You’ve maybe even seen some lists which have petunias as one of … Read more
Water is a great way to attract new birds to your yard. But do you know how to care for your bird bath in winter? Bird baths are an essential source of water for backyard birds in the winter. Caring for your bird bath during winter weather conditions ensures birds get fresh, clean water to … Read more
So you want to know how to keep a bird bath from freezing? It’s a great question to ask if you’re in the thick of winter and your bird bath is freezing over every day. Water is essential for birds in winter. Actually, I’d argue that it’s more essential in the winter when natural sources … Read more
Are wondering what to put into a hummingbird feeder? It’s a great question when you’re new to feeding hummingbirds. And you’re not alone, I get a lot of birdwatchers asking me this question. It begins with a feeling that without the right food you won’t attract the hummingbirds. Then it leads to the dread of … Read more