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1101. Plants Can Be a Good Barrier for Ants
June 25, 2012
Catnip, pennyroyal, peppermint, sage, and spearmint. Tansy which is often recommended as an ant repellant may only work on sugar type ants. These are the ones that you see on peonies and marching into the kitchen. Warning: You do not want to plant Tansy anywhere that livestock can feed on it as it i...
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1102. What Drives Ants Indoors?
June 24, 2012
Understanding what drives ants indoors can be a big help in watching for indoor infestations. All ants will move indoors under the right conditions, though most do prefer to remain outside. Three of the biggest reasons for ants to migrate into your home or office are drought, flood, and lack of food...
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1103. Conditions and Signs that Carpet Need Be Changed Already
June 24, 2012
Knowing when to replace your carpet padding can make a world of difference for the longevity of your carpet. You don't always have to replace the padding when there's a stain, or if you get new carpet, but you should be familiar with the issues surrounding carpets and the reasons why you may need to...
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1104. Constructing a Home with Built-In Pest Control
June 24, 2012
Most people give very little thought about "pre-treating" a home during construction. This article will outline these treatments after we discuss several misunderstandings the general public has about building materials and construction methods. Although fungus is not an insect, it is also mentioned...
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1105. Preventive Control and Reduction of Cockroach Harborage
June 24, 2012
Cockroaches can be carried into homes in bags, boxes, and luggage. Corrugated cardboard boxes are a particularly good source of infestations.
Examine containers that are brought into your home carefully for the presence of cockroaches or their egg capsules, especially if they are brought in ...
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1106. Cockroaches Prefer High Humidity Areas
June 24, 2012
Groups of cockroaches (aggregations) live in areas of high humidity and nearby food. They will find harborage (hiding places) into which they can fit closely.
As the number of cockroaches increases and favorable harborage is filled, roaches are forced to leave the aggregation or remain in le...
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1107. How to Get Over Cockroaches in Drains
June 23, 2012
It's correct to claim that most homeowners feel disgust when they see these crawlers. The bother of cockroach infestation isn't something that each home-owner can appreciate. One of the hardiest animals on earth, it can be quite difficult to get rid of cockroaches in your drains.
Cockroaches...
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1108. Attracting Ants Through its Favorite Food
June 23, 2012
Ants usually swarm around sugar or sweets, but rarely crowd around salty food. Ants are very fond of sweets, and have a keen sense of smell of honeydew and sugar. However, they do not eat sweets exclusively.
While sweets supply energy for various activities of ants, food materials such as de...
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1109. How to Make Children Independent in Protecting Themselves Against Different Bugs
June 23, 2012
While certain bugs and other small creatures present a genuine danger, it is important to teach kids the facts. Otherwise they will be overly afraid of many harmless insects. They will also be more likely to react in fear when confronted with a potentially dangerous situation, and their reaction can...
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1110. Basic Supplies at Home Can Indeed Protect a Carpet
June 23, 2012
The most common things to have on hand to protect your carpet from stains are powdered laundry detergent, clean toothbrush, foamy shaving cream, kitchen spoon ladle, waterless hand cleaner and fabric protector spray.
Carpet should be vacuumed or swept frequently, particularly when the area i...
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