Search Results - Insecticide

1. Stressed Out Mosquitoes More Vulnerable to Insecticide
November 05, 2016

The World Health Organization says mosquito-borne illnesses kill several million people a year. But the broad use of pesticides can breed resistant insects and pollute the environment. Scientists in Belgium have discovered how to amp up the effects of a safer insecticide by stressing out mosquitoes. VOA's Kevin Enochs reports.... (read more)

2. Types of Pest Control
August 10, 2016

For as long as Earth has been inhabited by the human race there has been one thing that has been passed down and that is the need for pest control, which covers everything from mice in the pantry to biting insects. If a homeowner wants to do their own pest control there are many options that they can use. They can use traps, insecticide, bait, fumigation, and organic pest control. Before a homeowner can get rid of the pest they need to make sure exactly what type of pest it is so they can use the right stuff to get rid of it. While some pests are easily identified such as mice other pests are ... (read more)

Author: Richard Conard

3. Prospect of Drug-resistant Malaria Stirs Concern in Africa
July 14, 2016

DAKAR, SENEGAL— The number of new malaria cases in Africa fell 42 percent from 2000 to 2015, according to the World Health Organization. The drop was due in large part to insecticide-treated mosquito nets, indoor spraying and better access to effective treatments. But this progress could be derailed by a new wave of drug-resistant malaria that's currently affecting Asia. Abdoulaye Djimde, head of the molecular epidemiology and drug resistance unit at the Malaria Research and Training Center in Bamako, Mali, said that "we should be concerned. ... Given the frequent interconnectio... (read more)

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September 27, 2015

Jeremy has worked as a supervisor in a pesticide plant for two years. Insecticide workshop, herbicide workshop, filling and packing workshop, and warehouse are all his working areas. The plant covered a huge area. Naturally, the working load is quite heavy for him. At the beginning, Jeremy’s work didn’t go smoothly. Quality problems happened again and again. The boss severely reprimanded Jeremy’s mistake and neglect of duty. But Jeremy felt innocent, he complained the salary and welfare treatment were not so good. As a result, workers were not so positive and sometimes they ignored the ma... (read more)

Author: John Doe

5. What Is Not Favorable in Handling Sinks and Drains Pest Control Against Eewy Cockroaches
August 24, 2015

The knowledge that roaches are using your drains as a sort of highway could turn the strongest of stomachs. These pests carry diseases with them and can live in between the walls of your home as well as your pipes. Hard as it may seem to be, being able to live without food for up to one month, these nocturnal pests need to be driven out with an insecticide as well as provided with a living condition that becomes uninhabitable. One of the hardiest animals on earth, it can be quite difficult to get rid of cockroaches in your drains. One of the easiest ways to get cockroaches out of you... (read more)

Author: Theresa Flores

6. An Insight into the Lifespan of Geckos and the Importance of Bats
December 20, 2014

The life span of geckos An insight into how long do geckos live suggests that the average life span of geckos is highly dependent on the care that they are accorded. With their mature body sizes ranging from 1.6 cm to about 60cm for the larger full-grown varieties, geckos are known to inhabit regions that are warm, but they also lack a winking capability. Their eyes are equipped with a visual lens which attains a maximum size with lack of light. With an advanced form of communication that relies on chirpings for communication and socialization, it is estimated that there are more t... (read more)

Author: Vikram kumar

7. France proposes banning pesticide linked to bee collapse. - Screen Printed Glass
December 11, 2013

After damning research, France proposes banning pesticide linked tobee collapse Jeremy Hance mongabay.com June 04, 2012 Following research linking neonicotinoid pesticides to the declinein bee populations, France has announced it plans to ban CruiserOSR, an insecticide produced by Sygenta. Recent studies, includingone in France, have shown that neonicotinoid pesticides likely hurtbees' ability to navigate, potentially devastating hives. Francehas said it will give Sygenta two weeks to prove the pesticide isnot linked to the bee decline, known as Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). France... (read more)

Author: wu chao

8. Polk County Pest Control Tips
November 16, 2013

Presence of bugs within the homestead can and is a source of worry for many home owners. Merely seeing a single bug can make a person reach out for his or her insecticide can besides calling in the exterminators. To avoid being on the defensive at all times, the Polk County pest control tips will help you identify ways to be on the offensive. When protecting yourself, start by removing any item that can be seen as a bridge. Bridges are anything that can make it possible for insects to crawl from the exterior part and in to the house. This could include tree branches that are leaning too c... (read more)

Author: Jenifer Whitmire

9. General risk of Malathion
November 08, 2013

Malathion is an organophosphate parasympathomimetic which binds irreversibly to cholinesterase. It is an insecticide of relatively low human toxicity. In the former USSR, it was known as carbophos, in New Zealand and Australia as maldison and in South Africa as mercaptothion. This medication is used to treat head lice, tiny insects that infest and irritate your scalp. Malathion belongs to a class of drugs known as organophosphates. It works by paralyzing and killing lice and their eggs (nits). Malathion(CAS NO:121-75-5) itself is of low toxicity; however, absorption or ingestion into... (read more)

Author: littletoothpick zhao

10. Best Way to Overcome Pesticide Danger in Indoor Pest Control
November 03, 2013

While pesticides will likely kill whatever unwanted visitors are infesting your home, they can also be harmful to you and your family. Using pesticides in your home increases your exposure to dangerous chemicals through inhalation, ingestion and absorption through skin. Safety is an important consideration when applying chemicals to treat or prevent a pest's infestation, especially indoors.No matter how safe a modern insecticide may be, there are countless products which were used for years nonchalantly that are now believed to be linked to cancer and other diseases. When you see evidence... (read more)

Author: Theresa Flores

11. Why you need to use cockroach bait?
October 31, 2013

Even though, there is a wide range of insecticides available in the market today but one need to choose the safest among all. It is advisable to choose an insecticide which is not only safe for you but also harmful for your target pests. When it comes to cockroaches then these are mainly come out from holes in inaccessible places such as inside cupboards, behind fridges, cracks as well in dark areas. Moreover, cockroaches come out from drainage points too. Living with cockroaches is really awful and it can make you feel disgusting. This specific insect can badly spoil your food or the whole th... (read more)

Author: Lemony Snicket

12. Combat Fly Larvae and Leaf Miners with Cyromazine
October 23, 2013

Cyromazine is a kind of triazine insect growth regulator and a systemic insecticide that is highly effective against leaf miners and fly larvae. It comes under the s-triazine class of chemicals with several herbicidal compounds. The only difference is that unlike any other compounds of the triazine class, it does not have any herbicidal activity. The correct mechanism of action for this drug is still not known. It has been however contended that it functions through the hormone that controls ecdysis including the deposit of cuticle in insects. It is a cyclopropyl derivative of melamine. ... (read more)

Author: John Smith

13. Difference between Vitiligo & Leucoderma - a Guide from Ayurhealthline
October 09, 2013

Generally white patch is the synonym for vitiligo & Leucoderma. These can be differentiated by cause only both are symmetrical in nature almost. Cause of Vitiligo could be insecticide/pesticide treated green vegetable intake regularly, recurrence of Jaundice or Typhoid fever, heavy Antibiotic treatment or immunosuppressant treatment, negligence in hygiene, odd food combinations, regular junk food intake etc. Vitiligo can sometimes be caused due to trauma or regular stress also. The specified reasons basically harms the human Immune system and the impaired immunity system reaches to the co... (read more)

Author: Kenovate solutions

14. Planning Best as Natural Flea Control Upbeat Tactics
October 03, 2013

A saner approach to flea control is to get rid of fleas from your animal and your home without poisons, while building your pet's natural resistance to fleas with supplements and a good diet. Another negative result is that the fleas that do survive the chemical assault become insecticide-resistant "superfleas. Occasionally, a spot treatment may be necessary to deal with an infestation, but other, health-building methods should be put into play at the same time to reduce reliance on this more hazardous chemical route for flea control Use a Flea Comb to Test for Fleas Not every itchy... (read more)

Author: Theresa Flores

15. Cockroach bait: Convenient, safe and economical insecticide
October 03, 2013

Cockroaches are here to stay and there seems to be no long term formula to keep these insects away from human settlements. They make drains and gutters their homes and from there they travel to our homes. You want to kill them and since they can be killed easily, it seems the most effective and convenient solution. Try cockroach bait; it is more reliable. Put baits at places, where you often notice roaches and have peace of mind. The insects will find the bait attractive and as soon as they will go close to the trap, they will be killed by the chemical. The chemical used in trap is a s... (read more)

Author: Lemony Snicket

16. Abamectin market development
September 28, 2013

Abamectin also know as avermectin, is one of the most popular and most competitive new products in the current bio-pesticide market. It is a new type of antibiotics bio-pesticides, is a type of insecticide, miticide, nematicidal activity 16 macrocyclic Lactone compounds, fermentation produced from Streptomyces avermitilis in Streptomyces. Active compound is white or yellowish-white crystalline powder, the active ingredient content is 75%~80%, at room temperature is difficult to decompose, no decomposition phenomenon at 25?, pH 6-9 solutions. China in the late 1980s was isolated and filter... (read more)

Author: Ma tracy

17. France proposes banning pesticide linked to bee collapse. - China Portable ECG Machine
September 25, 2013

After damning research, France proposes banning pesticide linked tobee collapse Jeremy Hance mongabay.com June 04, 2012 Following research linking neonicotinoid pesticides to the declinein bee populations, France has announced it plans to ban CruiserOSR, an insecticide produced by Sygenta. Recent studies, includingone in France, have shown that neonicotinoid pesticides likely hurtbees' ability to navigate, potentially devastating hives. Francehas said it will give Sygenta two weeks to prove the pesticide isnot linked to the bee decline, known as Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD). France... (read more)

Author: akjxue@sina.com akjxue

18. Ant bait: Get rid of ants in a safe and quick way
September 18, 2013

How do you prevent ants from invading your home? It is simple. You can use some insecticide. An insecticide can kill every type of ant in a hassle free manner. But have you ever thought of the affect of insecticides on human life. These harmful chemicals can also pose a health hazard for you and your family. For this reason, people are recommended safe ant bait. What is safe in this product? If it contains chemicals then how can it be safe for human? These questions can come to your mind, when you are asked to buy a safe insecticide. It is true that all the insecticides contain harmfu... (read more)

Author: Lemony Snicket

19. Fruit Trees Need to Be Cared For
September 18, 2013

If you are fortunate enough to have fruit trees in your backyard, you need to make sure you are caring for them. Whether you planted them on your own or you moved into a home that already had fruit bearing trees, it is important to provide them with enough nutrients that they produce fruit throughout the year. Once a tree is in place, it can produce a significant amount of fruit - enough for you and for those around you. There are several things that you want to be using in regards to fruit trees. This includes insecticide, fertilizer, and pruning shears. Insecticide is something tha... (read more)

Author: Britton Connell

20. Where to Find Essential Clay Supplies
September 12, 2013

Many people who think of clay supplies think only of hobbies such as ceramics and pottery making, but clay is used for many more things than that. In fact, clay in a dust form can be used to make insecticide powders as the clay is a good carrier for the other ingredients that are contained in such products. Clay can also be used to increase the plasticity of products such as renders and concrete so that they can be used more easily and for different things. Clay does not catch on fire easily and so it can be added to products such as plasterboard to increase its fire rating. Most people ... (read more)

Author: Robert Thorns

21. Get rid of flies with safe insecticides
September 12, 2013

Get rid of flies in a safe way so that you don’t get harmed when driving them away from your home or office. It is true that you have to use an insecticide to drive away flies but it isn’t necessary that the pesticides should be harmful to you. Or in other words, the pesticide should affect the insects only. Luckily there are companies that make safe pesticides of products that are safe for human use. You should buy a safe product and use it as prescribed on the packing to drive away insects from your home. If you think that pesticides with low killing power can’t deter insects from comi... (read more)

Author: Lemony Snicket

22. Advantages and disadvantages of avermectin
September 11, 2013

Abamectin is a bio-pesticide, bio-pesticides can be mixed with a variety of insecticide, or add a small amount of detergent, easy to moist sinensis, and can increase its adhesion to improve efficacy. The majority of biological pesticides are fungi, after mix with fungicides, its main component - fungi will be killed by fungicides, pesticide loses its effect. The living conditions of most bio-pesticide fungi in drugs are acidic environment, mixed with alkaline pesticides will destroy the habitat of these microorganisms, causing the fungi inactivate, pesticides lapse. Avermectin’s first adv... (read more)

Author: Ma tracy

23. Natural pest control: Pesticides safe for human use
September 05, 2013

It’s quite difficult to remove pests and insects without using chemicals but one can make sure that the insecticide or pesticide one is using is safe for the user. It could be natural pest control that contains chemicals in safe quantity. It is surprising to see that regular insecticides come with very high amount of chemicals that are as unsafe for human as they’re for pests and insects. Some people think that using chemicals in high quantity would give quick and long lasting results. It’s true that a regular insect controller gives quick result but it’s doubtful whether the results are ... (read more)

Author: Lemony Snicket

24. Ant bait: A safe insecticide for every home
September 05, 2013

Ants are social insects. They live in colonies and due to their adaptive nature; they can make a colony anywhere including your home. There is nothing to fear from these insects as they aren’t poisonous but they can certainly cause harm to your belongings like cupboard, brick wall and tiles. You should prevent these insects from nesting in your home with safe ant bait. Greatest fear from these insects is they can spoil your food items and once they have gained entrance to your home and set a colony; you can’t prevent them from accessing the food items especially sugar and sweets. Th... (read more)

Author: Lemony Snicket

25. Orthoboric acid's application
September 04, 2013

Boric acid, also called hydrogen borate, boracic acid, orthoboric acid and acidum boricum, is a weak acid of boron often used as an antiseptic,insecticide,flame retardant,neutron absorber, or precursor to other chemical compounds. It has the chemical formula H3BO3 (sometimes written B(OH)3), and exists in the form of colorless crystals or a white powder that dissolves in water. When occurring as a mineral, it is called sassolite. Boric acid play a great role both in medicine and industry.It can be used to produce boric acid ointment, disinfectants, astringents, preservatives and so ... (read more)

Author: honghong liu