1051. How Termite Damage a Home
July 06, 2012
Termites feed on wood and serve an important function by converting dead trees into organic matter. Termites (sometimes called white ants) have microorganisms in their digestive system that help digest cellulose.
Termite primarily feed on wood, but also damage paper, books, insulation, and e...
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1052. Damaged Caused by Carpenter Ants in Many Houses
July 06, 2012
Carpenter ants are important decomposers of forest trees, burrowing within it to nest and feeding on insects, plants and fruit juices. However, they do move from their native woods to the structures of homes looking for water and human or pet food.
Although they are slow to cause harm, carpe...
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1053. Termite Infesting Carpet and Other Flooring
July 06, 2012
Although they are most commonly known for their wood-eating habits, termites are capable of infesting many cellulose-based materials. They can be found in books, photograph frames and fibers such as carpeting.
Termites live in colonies under ground. They are present in the ground just below ...
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1054. Targeting No Dust Mite Bedroom
July 06, 2012
If you are dust-sensitive, especially if you have allergies and/or asthma, you can reduce some of your misery by creating a "dust-free" bedroom.
Dust may contain molds, fibers, and dander from dogs, cats, and other animals, as well as tiny dust mites. These mites, which live in bedding, upho...
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1055. Discussion Regarding Carpet Possible Infestation of Dust Mite
July 06, 2012
It proves conclusively that there is no scientific validity for suggesting that carpet is a major threat to your health, even those sensitive to the dust mite allergen.
Carpeting makes dust control impossible. Although shag carpets are the worst type for the dust-sensitive person, all carpet...
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1056. Putting Down Dust Mite Survival
July 05, 2012
Dust mites love warm, humid areas filled with dust. Bed pillows, mattresses, carpets and furniture are great places for them to live. Cleaning each one of these places can make a real difference in the number of dust mites in your home.
Cutting down the number of dust mites in the home is an...
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1057. Dust Mite an Allergen
July 05, 2012
Most people with asthma find that a number of provoking factors cause them to have attacks or make their asthma worse. A common trigger factor for asthma is the house dust mite.
Mite waste products contain an allergen (a substance that causes an allergic immune reaction) that, according to t...
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1058. Limiting Cockroach Presence by Limiting Food and Water
July 05, 2012
The availability of water, food, and harborage also govern the ability of German cockroaches to establish populations, and limit growth. Damp dishrags or sponges are an ideal source of moisture and even bits of food. These can be rinsed with a mild ammonia solution or placed in a plastic bag. Potted...
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1059. Increasing Problem Related to Insect After Flood
July 05, 2012
Certain insect problems increase dramatically after flooding, windstorms and other disasters, according to entomologists with the LSU AgCenter. "Homes are subject to fire ant problems during and after flooding," says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dennis Ring, adding, "Fire ants often will float arou...
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1060. Very Tricky and Wise Biological and Natural Approach to Cockroach
July 05, 2012
While some biological control methods have become quite useless as cockroaches have developed a resistance to the chemicals in the poison some poisons are still very useful for cockroach control.
Cockroaches have failed to develope a resistance to boric acid. Boric acid comes in powder form ...
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