1041. Keeping Away Pets From Fire Ants Attack
July 08, 2012
A recent survey of veterinarians found that household pets are treated more frequently than any other type of animal for fire ant related injuries.
Pet owners should prepare now for the springtime invasion of fire ants -- especially if animals are kept outdoors.
Unlike many backyard ...
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1042. Beetle as Pest in Flour and Other Derivatives
July 08, 2012
Confused flour beetles are a common insect that attacks cereals, grains, spices, grain products, shelled nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, drugs, peas, beans and other similar materials.
Most home owners at some time or another find insects in their flour, cereals, breakfast foods or dry baking ...
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1043. Vegetable Garden Ants
July 08, 2012
Some have commented that ants must be removed from the garden area. On the other hand, I have read that ants do not pose a threat and can be left alone.Garden ants can actually be beneficial in the vegetable garden – they act as pollinators by crawling around from bloom to bloom looking for nectar, ...
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1044. Prevention is Better than Cure During Flood
July 08, 2012
You may think a flood can't happen to you because you don't live in a low-lying area or along a hurricane-prone coast, but in fact, almost any home can flood. Heavy rains and rising rivers can also leave your home a wet mess or worse.
The one good bit of news about flooding is that it rarely...
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1045. Type of Insecticides for Specified Ant Type
July 08, 2012
Knowing what species of ant is present helps to determine the nesting site, food preference, and the best method of management. In most cases, the most effective, permanent solution is to find and treat the nest; queens must be killed to properly eliminate a colony. Outdoor nests can be very difficu...
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1046. No Standing Water Means No Mosquitoes
July 07, 2012
The BEST first step for either type of mosquito is to look for pockets of water outdoors and drain them. No water = no mosquitoes: it's that simple.
Mosquitoes are best controlled by eliminating their breeding grounds. Females lay their eggs in batches of 50-200 directly in water or in areas...
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1047. Good Place for Mosquitoes to Breed
July 07, 2012
Successful long term mosquito control requires a knowledge of where and how they develop. All mosquitoes pass through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The number of days from egg to adult varies with species and temperature. Under ideal conditions, some mosquitoes can complete their cy...
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1048. Way to Stop Flea From Laying Eggs in Carpet
July 07, 2012
Everyone loves pets. Well, practically everyone. While pets are great, you often will have a problem with fleas getting into your carpet.
One of the biggest issues that many people with pets in their homes face is an overall flea problem in the house. Fleas are minuscule parasites that jump ...
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1049. Who is at Risk of Cockroach Allergens
July 07, 2012
Cockroach allergens are widely distributed throughout homes, schools and other public places. Simple precautions can protect individuals who are particularly sensitive to cockroach allergens. Carpeting should be replaced by smooth flooring in homes with allergic individuals. If this is not possible,...
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1050. Common Location of Ants Nest Outdoor
July 07, 2012
Although most nest outside, they often venture indoors on their endless search for food. Many people are unaware of the potential danger of disease transmission that is associated with ants.
While house ants generally cause no direct damage they can become a nuisance if the nests get too lar...
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Author: Theresa Flores
