951. How Nonchemical Approach Overpower Chemicals in Treating Bedbugs
August 01, 2012
Chemical pesticides simply don't work well on bed bugs; even strong bed bug sprays sometimes only accomplish a "knock down," temporarily immobilizing these parasites. Studies have shown that most bed bug pesticides are largely ineffective. Bed bugs had evolved strong resistance to DDT before it was ...
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952. Resistance to Chemicals Used for Bed Bugs
August 01, 2012
Another concern that arises in association with the use of chemical application is the potential for resistance to the insecticides being applied. In recent years several different researchers have found high levels of resistance in bed bugs to synthetic pyrethroids, a class of pesticides that makes...
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953. High Temperature Reduces Number of Bedbug Through its Egg
August 01, 2012
People seldom see bedbug eggs. This is partly because they are very small. Each egg is about 1/32?. Bedbug eggs are about the same size as very coarse grains of sand.
Cold temperatures affect bedbug eggs. In a favorable environment – about 70° — the eggs will hatch in a week or two.
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954. How to Suit Carpet if Installed in a Basement
August 01, 2012
Most basements aren't conducive to quality, long-lasting carpet without a costly basement renovation. Of course, any finished basement is going to require eliminating any existing water problem you may have in your basement.
Carpeting a basement isn't impossible, and if you like the soft fee...
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955. Does Clean House Imply Cockroach Free House?
July 31, 2012
"Cleanliness is next to godliness" also applies to keeping a home free of cockroaches. These pests are attracted to dirty areas, so regular house cleaning will ensure minimum "visitations".
Like all living things, cockroaches are always looking for food. By eliminating their food source, the...
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956. Early Carpenter Ants Attack
July 31, 2012
Regular presence of carpenter ants won't start to occur until the average daily temperatures begin to rise above 45 to 50 degrees. However, keep in mind that just because you might not see them for a while does not mean that they are not still there and causing damage.
You may not necessaril...
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957. How to Keep Tick Away From Your Dog
July 31, 2012
One way to prevent ticks from attacking your favorite pet is to prevent spaces where ticks and fleas are found.To prevent ticks from attacking your pet, you should also keep any landscaping areas clipped short and clear of brush.
Communally, ticks are found in tall grassy places. They are al...
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958. Backyard Cleaning to Eliminate Mosquitoes
July 31, 2012
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance to any yard during the summer months and especially in the fall season. Mosquitoes main breeding grounds focus on areas that hold or have water standing.
As a homeowner you should walk around your yard and remove any standing water to limit breeding areas for mos...
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959. Adult Fleas Elimination
July 31, 2012
Flea control can be challenging because of all the different places that must be treated. The goal of flea control is to eliminate existing adult fleas on pets; then take actions to eliminate larval fleas that develop off the animal.
Adult fleas prefer to live on the animal and their diet co...
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960. Enhancing a Room by Right Choice of Color for Carpet
July 30, 2012
Color is psychologically important. It can affect not only the apparent size of a space, but the temperature and mood of a room. The use of warm or cool colors depends on personal preferences, climate and the orientation of your home.
Carpet color was probably the very first thing that came ...
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