1091. Wrong Impression About Headlice
June 28, 2012
Lice generally get a bad rap and although they are creepy, these parasites pose very little threat to their human hosts. The first thing that pops into many people's minds when they hear about head lice is that only unclean people get them.To get down to the real facts of head lice infestations, you...
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1092. Unabling Flea to Survive by Manipulating its Environment
June 27, 2012
It is important to understand that the adult fleas you see on your pet are the tip of the iceberg, making up only 5% of the problem. The remaining 95% of the problem is in the environment in the form of eggs, larvae and pupae.
Remember that prevention is better than cure so even though you m...
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1093. Helping Kids on Getting Over Stress After Flooding
June 27, 2012
Trying to return to "normal" after a flood, tornado or other disaster can be difficult for children because the effects can last for weeks or months. "Parents and other adults need to be attentive to children's needs to help them overcome fears and re-establish as sense of security," says Sean Broth...
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1094. Overcoming Stress as Post Flood Syndrome
June 27, 2012
In addition to restoring structures and replacing lost possessions after a natural disaster, families may need to rebuild their emotional equilibrium. "Recognizing the symptoms of stress is the first step to recovering your sense of emotional balance," says Sean Brotherson, North Dakota State Univer...
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1095. How Freedom Against Cockroaches be Attained?
June 27, 2012
Cockroaches are one of the hardest insects to get rid of. That is why it is important to both clean up and make repairs in your home, and use cockroach poison. You will be less successful if you use only one of these methods.
Cockroaches most often live in kitchens near food. They also live ...
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1096. A Well Planned Flea Domination Away From Pets
June 27, 2012
For most pet owners, as soon as they see their dog starting to scratch, they high-tail it to the vet to find the right medications to control dog fleas and/or dog ticks. However, in recent years, pet owners and veterinarians have been raising some concerns about flea and tick medications. Although ...
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1097. Wall Drying After a Flood
June 25, 2012
Wall and roof leaks are deadly symptoms for house breakage and may even cause diseases. It's important to know how to dry out wall after water damage. It's not an easy thing to do but it is critical.
Water damage that is left unattended can lead to costly and dangerous structural damage and ...
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1098. Points to Consider in Clearing, Cutting and Trimming Out Grasses
June 25, 2012
Grasses are like most plants — if you clip off the growing points (for grass, it's in the crown, where the new leaves develop), the plants branch out and become denser, which in this case, turns thousands of individual grass plants into a tightly woven turf or a lawn. If you didn't mow at all, your ...
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1099. Ways to Enrich Your Lawn by Mowing and Cleaning
June 25, 2012
Having the proper cut for your lawn is very important. A proper cut promotes a healthy and deeper root system which means a healthier lawn to avoid drought and burning out in the Summer months.
Mowing at the proper height will make it much more appealing to the eye and will not be scalped. T...
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1100. Purpose of Webs for Spiders
June 25, 2012
Webs have different purposes, according to the individual species of spider, how it captures or stores its prey. Spider's silk can be used to help small, young spiders transport to new areas (ballooning) or be so strong that it is used to make fish nets, as with the Nephila spider web.
The s...
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