1001. Controlling Garbage to Control Flies
July 19, 2012
Because garbage is a primary breeding ground for flies, there are a few things homeowners can do to help prevent house flies from invading their yards and homes
Flies tend to seem like more of an annoyance than a threat because they don't sting—they don't even bite much. They just hover over...
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1002. Summer Fly Control
July 19, 2012
Fly problems around homes separate into two basic categories—summer or warm season problems and cool weather or overwintering fly problems. These flies are well known for buzzing around and annoying people endlessly.
Even though the same fly species can be a problem in both warm and cool wea...
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1003. Fruits and Vegetables as Fruitfly Breeding Source
July 19, 2012
Sometimes, fruit flies hitch a ride into your home on fruits or vegetables. Fruit flies lay eggs on the skin of very ripe or fermenting fruit.
Fruit flies are built to find fermenting fruit. Though small, they can detect the smell of ripe fruits and vegetables from a good distance away. If t...
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1004. Managing the Breeding Source of Filth Flies
July 19, 2012
Filth flies often feed and lay eggs on garbage, manure and carrion before contaminating human foods and food preparation surfaces by landing on them. Several kinds of non-biting flies can be found in and around farms, residences, and food-handling establishments. These flies can be harmful to health...
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1005. Approach to Water Problem in Basements and Crawl Spaces
July 18, 2012
Standing water inside and/or seepage into residential crawl spaces and basements can cause frustrating problems for the homeowner. These problems can be both immediate and long term.
Wet basements and crawl spaces are sources of high humidity, which can produce surface condensation, mildew a...
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1006. Basement Water Source that Cause Flooding
July 18, 2012
While structural damage caused by leakage is very rare, water in the basement can be a major inconvenience, and often causes damage to interior finishes and stored items. In addition, odors caused by mold, mildew, and lack of ventilation are particularly offensive to some people and can even be a so...
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1007. How and Why Flood in Basement Occur and Its Negative Impact
July 18, 2012
Basement flooding is now being recognized as a potentially serious problem. There are many negative consequences associated with basement flooding, above and beyond the inconvenient mess and disruption of household routine.
When your basement gets flooded, it is best to deal with the problem...
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1008. Means to Protect Livestock During Flood and Other Emergencies
July 18, 2012
Do you know how to protect your farm animals from risks posed by natural disasters, including collapsed barns, freezing weather, flooding and dehydration? From barn fires to hazardous materials spills to natural disasters, emergency situations often call for special measures to shelter, care for, or...
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1009. Discoloration of Wet Carpet and Other Health Related Risks
July 18, 2012
It is truly important that standing flood water is taken away as rapidly as possible from the interior of the home. Still after the water is gone, the carpet will be totally sodden. Another thing that gets worse as the carpeting starts to dry out is the bleeding and transferring of dye.
Carp...
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1010. Fighting Dreaded Flea for Good
July 17, 2012
You think you've beaten them. But they won't go away. You've sprayed. You've medicated. You've vacuumed. But they just keep coming back. Just what are these nasty critters and how do you finally squash their stronghold on your home?
Unfortunately, this scenario is all-too common. You spend y...
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