Pets and pests will steer clear when you've got this sprinkler system standing guard over your yard or garden
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Garden Pest Repellent
When choosing what type of garden pest repellent to use in your home garden, your biggest dilemma is probably whether to choose organic products or others to get rid of those little buggers. After all, you would rather save those herbs and vegetables for your family, you are not growing them to feed the bugs.
There are many websites to help you find the best solution for you in terms of natural pest control. When looking for natural control, you will find solutions such as non-toxic homemade remedies, beneficial insects (did you know you can buy ladybugs?) and other items to help you prevent pests in the first place. Do not forget about electronic pest control, either. There are ultrasonic and electronic repellents for flying insects and animals in a variety of price ranges. Use your favorite search engine to scan the internet if you would like to take a natural approach to pest control.
If you want to have an organic garden, you need to start with natural pest control. If you do develop a pest issue then you will want to use a homemade remedy or organic products. Again, a search on the internet will reveal a multitude of options in this area. Some websites even have interactive tools to help you determine which bug is eating your garden and then will help you find the right product. If you don't want to spray or sprinkle anything on your garden, try electronic pest control devices. Organic bug repellents are made from plant extracts which can be very effective in pest control.
Before applying organic pesticides you might want to try planting a wider range of plants next to one another. There are many herbs and plants that can compliment one another on your family table as well as in your garden. For example, if you want a nice crop of asparagus you would also want to plant companions such as tomato, parsley and basil. In addition to complimentary plants there are also uncomplimentary plants, so be sure to search for listings when planning your planting.
Make a trip to your local hardware store and you should find what you need to get rid of your garden critters. Most hardware store employees can guide you to the right area depending on your issue. No matter your price range, you can find something to spray or sprinkle on your plants and get rid of any unwanted guests that have come to live in your garden.
Monday, December 20, 2010
How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
If you are having a problem with stray cats in your garden, there are a few tricks you can use to keep them out. First off, try to make sure there are no gaps in your fence where a cat can squeeze through. However, as cats can jump or climb fences or trees next to a fence, just plugging the gaps won't necessarily stop them. You could also invest in string or taut wire across the top. Someone in Australia has developed a roller bar to place on top of fences. As the cat jumps onto it, it rolls and the cat loses its balance. Doing this a few times will discourage all but the most determined cat from trying again.
It is a well-known fact that cats don't like water. There are a few ways you can put this to good use. You could try using a water pistol or spray bottle if you are close by, or you could try turning the hose on them. Most local hardware stores sell motion activated sprinklers. This is a little more expensive, but it doesn't require you to actually be in your yard with the cats. These sprinklers will detect the cat's movement and automatically turn on. It shouldn't take long before the strays get the message. An added advantage of using motion activated sprinklers is that your garden is automatically watered for you. However, this could end up costing you in excess water bills and use up a precious resource.
There are also many devices available that send out high frequency sounds undetectable by human ears. These are designed to deter animals (cats, dogs, mice, rats etc) from coming within range. It's a bit like you hearing a screeching noise. You'd want to move away from that I'm sure. Just make sure that whatever type you buy is strong enough to cover your garden area. Again, you can find models that only work when they detect motion so you are not always sending out that high pitched noise.
Many people choose to keep a dogs as a deterrent, simply because cats are known to to be frightened of dogs. This is fine if you want to have a dog as a pet but possibly overkill if you are only trying to keep the neighborhood cats out!
Protecting your plants is a different story though there are some tricks that you can use.
Try sprinkling mothballs around your plants or borders. You can even sprinkle some along the fence or on your lawn. Cats don't like that smell. Just make sure than no young children could pick them up and eat them. There are many other repellents that you can use as well such as cayenne pepper, tabasco sauce, lavender oil, citronella oil, mustard oil, and even lemon grass oil. Why not try sprinkling some curry or mustard powder around the plants. Of course you need to replace this after watering or rain. Experiment and see what works best for you.
You can also use commercial repellents as well though these will be more expensive than what you can find in your pantry. Commercial repellents also use scents to keep cats away, and shouldn't be used near any food crops because of their high chemical content. You can probably find several varieties at your local department store. Many of these will fend off other animals from your garden as well. Please, if you are using chemical repellants, make sure young children won't be exposed to them or possibly eat them. All chemical products can be lethal for young children. Try to find natural repellants in your hardware store.
If you have a garden, it can be very frustrating if the neighborhood cats and other animals decide to make your garden their home and fight with your own cat. Remember it will take some time to train these intruders to stay away. But if you stick with it, you can prevent them from hassling your cat or messing in your garden or crops.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Driveway Alarms - Warning You Have Visitors
One of the first and most reliable home security systems is the driveway alarms. They will let you know when those expected guest have arrived. They will also alert the neighborhood when unwanted visitors are there.
This type of security system only warns if there is an intruder in the driveway, which is good if you have a teenage daughter. This is also a good system to help you in at night. Since the trigger mechanism is already in place, a light can be hooked up to illuminate the area when the trigger is set off.
There are several different types of trigger mechanisms that can be used to set off the driveway alarms, each with a specific purpose or type of intruder being identified. There is the cable style that is reminiscent of the bell dinging at the gas station when a customer arrives. If the vehicle is light like a motorcycle or bicycle, no vehicle will be detected and no alarm sounded. These are unsightly since most are black cables that run across the driveway and are ½ "in diameter. The worst thing is if you have an annoying child near your home. They can jump on the cable just to set the alarm off.
For those that only want to be warned when a metal vehicle arrives like a delivery van, car or truck, metal detector can be set up on the sides of the driveway. These have a better appearance since they look like an inground sprinkler when activated, very small an unintrusive in appearance.
The most commonly used driveway alarms are the one that utilize a beam for detection. The most common beam is the infra red beam. The principal is simple, when the beam is broken, the alarm goes off. Once again the home owner will be vulnerable to that annoying child playing tricks that could set off the driveway alarms.