1071. Potable Water Issue After Flood
July 02, 2012
Drinking contaminated water may cause illness. You cannot assume that the water in the hurricane-affected area is safe to drink. Listen to local announcements on the safety of the water supply.
Besides the "tangible" effects of flooding, such as damage to property and infrastructure, there i...
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1072. Contamination Incidents As Flood After Effect
July 02, 2012
Microbial contamination—both bacterial and viral—of flood waters can cause great concern for use of previously flooded outdoor areas. Limited guidance exists on how to determine safe use of these areas.
Flood waters commonly contain microbial contaminants and can directly affect public healt...
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1073. Carpenter Ants Evidences of Existence in the Area
July 02, 2012
When you see the presence of some foraging ants in your home; 1 or 2 winged "queens" during the swarming season does NOT mean you have an infestation in your home.
Foraging ants have been observed entering homes along phone lines, tree branches and even trails in the ground. This can indicat...
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1074. Flea Survival Stage
July 02, 2012
Fleas thrive when the weather is warm and humid. Depending on your climate, fleas may be a seasonal or year-round problem.
Warm climate and heavy humidity are a paradise for this parasite. Ideal conditions for flea survival are between 55-89 degrees Fahrenheit and 50-92% humidity. All stages...
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1075. Getting to Know Oriental Cockroach and its Activity
July 02, 2012
Oriental cockroaches are often called water bugs because of their preference for dark, damp, and cool areas such as those under sinks and washing machines, and in damp basements. This species, which is less wary and more sluggish than the others, of concern because it often travels through sewer pip...
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1076. Cockroach Significant Survey a Good Approach to Prevention
July 01, 2012
The primary goal of a cockroach inspection is to locate as many cockroach hiding places or "harborages" as possible (to determine insecticide treatments and other management activities). It is also important to note safety considerations such as the location of pets and presence of small children. ...
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1077. German Cockroach Resistance to Control Over Other Cockroach Type
June 30, 2012
German cockroach's are the most economically important urban pest in the United States and throughout the World. It is the most common cockroach species in houses, apartments, restaurants, hotels and other institutions.
The German cockroach is the most commonly encountered of the house infes...
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1078. Are Cockroach Seasonal in Nature?
June 30, 2012
Cockroaches can live happily in extreme heat and extreme cold so weather is not a factor in attracting them into your home. But a dirty home is something a cockroach will be attracted to. Roaches require moisture and food, which is why they are most often spotted in the kitchen and bathroom.
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1079. Are There Signs if Cockroach is Already in Your Place?
June 30, 2012
It is important to know about the signs that cockroaches have invaded. The most conclusive sign of a cockroach infestation is simply seeing them in the home, but because they are nocturnal insects they are not always easy to spot.
One of the most common signs that cockroaches are present in ...
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1080. Gardening Safety After a Flood
June 30, 2012
Depending on the type of flooding your garden sustained, you may be better off abandoning the garden than eating the veggies. A flood that results in a stream or other surface water overflowing into your garden may introduce pathogens that can cause food borne illness.
According to Alys Fowl...
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Author: Theresa Flores
