941. Physical Controls and Other Means to Manage Home Fleas Well
August 03, 2012
Once fleas infest a home, control will require a vigilant program that includes vacuuming, eliminating fleas on pets, and cleaning up and possibly treating shaded outdoor locations where pets rest.
At any given time, fleas may exist in all four life-cycle stages in your home. Control procedu...
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942. How to Manage and Protect Farm Stored Grain From Any Pest
August 03, 2012
Most of the loss from insect damage and/or contamination could be avoided if farmers would practice several relatively easy management techniques. The potential savings possible by practicing good stored grain management techniques is approximately three times the combined value of treating the onse...
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943. Farm Grain Storage Infestation and Possible Loss if Not Prevented
August 03, 2012
The profits from producing a crop should not be allowed to waste away in storage. Stored-grain Insects often cause as much loss after harvest as crop pests cause during the growing season.
Stored-grain Insects are divided into primary pests that attack whole kernels and secondary pests that ...
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944. What to Do With Home Lawn Ants and Its Positive Implication
August 03, 2012
Ants are common lawn pests that can leave an unattractive mark on an otherwise pristine lawn. Getting rid of ants on a lawn can help give the grass a better environment in which to grow.
Several species of ants commonly inhabit home lawns and ornamental plantings of trees and shrubs.
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945. Why Pests Seem to Enjoy Every Home
August 02, 2012
Pests tend to enjoy our homes because the conditions there are more than suitable for them to survive and thrive. They can find food, there are lots of places to hide and they don't have to worry about the numerous natural predators they would otherwise face outside.
Residents of apartments ...
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946. Effect of Cockroach Presence in the House
August 02, 2012
No one likes the idea of roaches lurking in the cracks and crevices of their kitchen, bathroom or other areas of the home. These insects not only create an uncomfortable feeling and a certain amount of fear for many homeowners, but they also pose a very real threat to health and home.
Cockro...
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947. Known Causes of Carpet Color Loss
August 02, 2012
When dealing with color changes in carpet, it is important to know what to look for, how and if it can be corrected. When the discoloration is lighter than the color of the carpet, treatment may be difficult due to the color loss.
Stains are discolorations to fibers. Perhaps you accidentally...
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948. Spot in Carpet a Color Loss?
August 02, 2012
Most homeowners believe that the spot is a stain of some sort that has been caused by a spill. However, they're confused why normal cleanings aren't reducing the appearance of this mysterious, white spot.
This is a subject that begs more attention especially since we've had a number of situa...
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949. How To Take Care of Dog to Avoid Flea
August 02, 2012
Other thing to consider is that fleas don't just hang out on your dog, they are in his bedding, your carpets and even the cracks in your floors could harbor these tiny pests. There are a number of options to control fleas on your pet but consider using one of the newer treatments available rather th...
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950. Environment Friendly Approach to Fleas
August 01, 2012
There are many commercial products available to prevent, control, and kill fleas, but the majority of these products contain unsafe, harmful ingredients. Many of the products sold in grocery, drug and pet supply stores, even when applied as instructed on the box, can cause serious health consequence...
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Author: Theresa Flores
