http://deerbustersblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:54:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Teresa Odle It’s the most common illness caused by arthropods (basically, crawling insects), yet some cases of Lyme disease are not diagnosed; only 150,000 total cases have been reported to the CDC since 1982. [caption id="attachment_155" align="alignright" width="100" caption="Deer Ticks can be found almost anywhere but be especially alert in leaves ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=153 By Teresa Odle Jackrabbits can munch on garden shrubs but survive with very little water. That means they can hang out around your garden for days and keep coming back to your favorite ornamental plants, eventually stripping them of their foliage. Cottontails also love many ornamentals and turf, but they’re also ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=145 by Teresa Odle Once you see the “telltail” signs of deer damage on your plants, it’s often too late. Because deer have no upper incisors, they tear your precious vegetation with their lower incisors and upper palate, leaving the sure-sign jagged edges on plant foliage. Deer repellents can ward off deer, at ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=135 by Teresa Odle Deer and other animals love gardens and can’t help but trample on, munch, and sometimes downright destroy vegetables or newly planted flowers. It’s a dilemma when nature’s creatures live nearby and you’d like them to continue to wander in the back 40 but not through your lettuce. There ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=119 New Methods for Preventing Lyme Disease With symptoms ranging from fever, headaches and fatigue to damaging infections of the joints, heart and nervous system, Lyme disease is a significant health concern. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi which is transmitted to humans and animals through tick bites. “Although ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=90 Trellises and arbors make aesthetically pleasing and functional additions to any garden. The benefits of growing with a garden structure include… Growing flowers and vegetables upwards saves space Crops grown on structures are easier to harvest and stay cleaner Disease is minimized when plants receive better air circulation  Choosing Plants that Climb Flowers and vegetables that like ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=97 Make sure you have all necessary supplies. Peat pots or other pots and planters, tools, potting mix, seeds, plant markers, watering supplies, grow lights, fertilizers and heated seed germination equipment are just some examples of what you may need. Check out the Seed Starting section at Mastergardening.com for a complete ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=99 Today, as growing economic strain collides with growing concern for the environment, a modern-day victory garden movement is emerging. During both world wars, the American government promoted victory gardens to ease the pressure of public food supply. Consequently, citizens who grew their own vegetables, fruits and herbs became more self-sufficient ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=104 Kitty Corral Cat Fencing System Click HERE to shop cat fencing. Why use cat fencing? Outdoor time provides your cat with an opportunity for exercise, mental stimulation and stress relief. With this in mind, Deerbusters.com, a leader in deer fencing for over 25 years, developed a durable and affordable cat fencing system ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=92 Make birdwatching fun for the whole family with an outdoor nature camera!  Take stunning photos of your backyard birds or shoot a high quality video complete with sound!  The cameras are weatherproof and easy to set up - no wiring required.  Motion activated cameras will take photos of birds as they feed ... http://deerbustersblog.com/?p=101