881. Managing Flies in Four Ways
August 22, 2012
There are four basic principles of pest management important in controlling house flies: sanitation, exclusion, non-chemical measures, and chemical methods.
Of the thousands of species of flies, only a few are common pests in and around the home. Some of the more common nuisance flies are th...
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882. Home Flies and Proper Control
August 22, 2012
How do we keep flies out of the house. To search an answer to this question is of prime importance because nothing in this world is more irritating and disgusting than the flies that land up any time and anywhere be it the nose, face or any part of the body.
Even the buzzing of flies is too ...
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883. Keeping Basement Clean and Free From Pest
August 22, 2012
Basements can be a challenge not only can they be damp and dusty, but they can harbor hidden dangers such a dead rodents, which can be diseased, or mold that family members may be allergic to.
If you have an infestation of basement bugs, the best way to rid your basement of these insects is ...
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884. How Freedom From Pest Can Be Achieved at Home
August 22, 2012
Dirty environment is one major cause of pests' infestation. Always keep proper sanitation and household maintenance to avoid infestation in your home.
A clean and pest-free home is always important to our family's health and well-being. Cleaning up our houses on a regular basis will discoura...
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885. Giving Utmost Attention to Insects in Every Home
August 22, 2012
A livable house is the one that is worth dwelling and this is possible if your house is free from destructive pests and insects. Maintaining a pest free home will definitely increase the value of your home and property.
Cleanliness and hygiene is the most effective way to drive away pests. C...
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886. Why Minimize Pesticide Usage in Maintaining Your Lawn
August 21, 2012
Pesticide use affects the quality of human health, the environment, and nontarget organisms in the ecosystem. Therefore, any pesticide application warrants a careful assessment of the expected benefits and risks.
Nonliving problems, are often mistakenly identified as pest problems; this freq...
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887. Early Detection of Infestation Onset in Your Lawn
August 21, 2012
Examine your lawn weekly or just before each mowing to detect problem areas. At the same time, look for weeds. A dense stand of healthy grass prevents most weeds from growing, so abundant weed growth indicates that the lawn is unhealthy and susceptible to other pests.
An indication that a la...
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888. Basic Care for Lawn to Discourage Infestation
August 21, 2012
Healthy lawns are less susceptible to pest damage. Good lawn care is highly recognized for managing pest.
Inappropriate irrigation is the most common cause of lawn damage. Overwatering (shallow, frequent sprinkling) retards deep root growth and increases lawn susceptibility to stress. Poorly...
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889. How to Have Healthy and Well Managed Lawn Pest
August 21, 2012
The best way to prevent damage from lawn pests is to keep grass healthy. Healthy lawns require few, if any, insecticide treatments.
Good cultural practices are the primary method for managing insect damage to lawns. Growing appropriate grass species for a particular location and providing la...
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890. Insects That Turn Out to be Beneficial for Lawn
August 21, 2012
Many insects which occur in lawns are beneficial insects. They provide a form of natural control of pest insects or assist in the breakdown of organic matter so nutrients can be returned to the soil
If the first line of defense against garden insect pests is vigorous plants, beneficial garde...
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Author: Theresa Flores
