1681. Management of Flood Stressed Trees
February 18, 2012
Urban and Landscape Sites The best approach to managing flood stressed trees is to enhance tree vigor by proper tree maintenance and protection from additional stresses. Tree vigor can be enhanced by fertilizing with a low nitrogen fertilizer, aerating the soil, mulching, and watering if soil condit...
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1682. What Will Happen to Trees During Flooding
February 18, 2012
Natural forests in floodplains have evolved to handle periodic flooding and, therefore, many trees in the flooded areas will indeed survive. However, the 1993 flooding has been prolonged and has occurred during the growing season, adding severe stress. The flooding has included not only areas forest...
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1683. How to Deal with a Flooded Yard
February 17, 2012
Homeowners often complain of standing water in the yard, especially those who live at the base of a slope. Water runoff from a hillside can flood your lawn and cause you landscaping problems (not to mention drainage problems for your basement). Consult my articles for ideas on diverting water. Alter...
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1684. Successful Tips for Carpet Cleaning
February 17, 2012
One of the best ways to refresh the looks of an entire room is to clean the carpet. Even as little as 10 years ago, this was a dreaded chore. Whether you did the work yourself or hired a carpet-cleaning company, it meant disrupting household routines for an entire day and waiting -- and waiting -- w...
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1685. Where to Start Cleaning After a Flood
February 17, 2012
Don’t be in a massive rush to rip into the clean up. I’ve always found when dealing with floods – whether it’s one house or 1000 – you’ll be more productive if you stop, sit down with the team helping you and discuss the plan and objectives. I’m going to pretend the water was 1m deep and go from the...
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1686. Simplify Flood Clean Up
February 17, 2012
Containerize everything that is practical to maintain on an on-going basis in same. For items that are not, have enough empty containers on hand (of a size that can easily be carried) to pack your loose items. In advance of a predicted event, move all furniture, shelving and containers to your secon...
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1687. Home Remedy for Fire Ant Bite
February 17, 2012
ake an antihistamine (like Benadryl) to help prevent allergic reactions and swelling
# After washing the bites, as soon as possible:
* Worcestershire sauce. Cover the bite(s) with a paper towel and saturate with the sauce. Read more.
* Hot water. Read more.
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1688. Treating Fire Ant Bite Now You Can
February 16, 2012
When a fire ant bites, it injects venom into the skin, which can cause swelling and itching. In most cases, this reaction is not severe but can be painful and annoying. Sometimes people have allergic reactions to fire ant venom and the consequences can be deadly. Treatment for fire ant bites includ...
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1689. Functions Mostly Performed by Ant Terminators
February 16, 2012
An ant exterminator works with a client to eliminate an ant infestation in a home or other type of building. Ants are especially common in private residences, as well as restaurants where they are attracted to food left behind. Therefore, exterminators will likely provide regular treatment of buildi...
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1690. Choosing What is Best Fire Ant Killer
February 16, 2012
Eradication of fire ants, finding a workable fire ant killer, has been an ongoing battle of United States agricultural authorities for decades. The insects have also become prevalent in Australia, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Aside from attacks on people and small animals, fire ants also dest...
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