761. Why Home Carpets Need Regular Cleaning
September 25, 2012
Through proper cleaning and maintenance we can add years to the life of your carpet, because dirt in the carpet is a major cause of carpet wear.
The most important benefit that one can get from maintaining the cleanliness of carpets is a healthy environment.
The treatment of carpet a...
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762. How Termite Can Be Prevented by Proper Inspection
September 24, 2012
Termite inspections should ideally be carried out regularly if you live in an area where wood damaging termites are present. By regularly inspecting your home, you can find out about termite attacks early and treat the problem before serious wood damage has occurred.
If you plan to purchase ...
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763. Drywood Termites Best Strategy of Control
September 24, 2012
All drywood termite control methods can be categorized as either whole-structure or localized. A whole-structure treatment is defined as the simultaneous treatment of all infestations, accessible and inaccessible, in a structure. A localized or spot treatment is more restrictive, often applied to a ...
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764. Options for Treating Termites
September 24, 2012
There are a number of termite treatment options which you should consider prior to having your home treated. Not all companies will offer the full range of termite treatment options so it is a good idea to get several quotes before making up your mind.
There are few things you can do in the ...
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765. How to Limit Access of Cockroach
September 24, 2012
Remember that cockroaches are tropical and most like warm hiding places with access to water. Reduction of food and water sources and hiding places is essential. If cockroaches have access to food, baits have limited effect.
Cockroaches are likely to reinvade as long as a habitat is suitable...
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766. Suitable Bait Stations for Termite Baits
September 24, 2012
With the baiting systems, termites obviously must find and eat the bait in order for the chemical to be effective. The acceptability of this "food" in the station results in more termites coming to feed on it. There is no way to predict how soon termites will find and feed in a bait station so an im...
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767. Slow But Sure Baiting of Ants
September 24, 2012
A bait is a toxic substance mixed with some food item as an attractant (such as sugar). Baits are available in many different formulations, from granules that are used mostly outdoors to gels to soft solid materials that are commonly used in kitchens and other areas where ants are active.
An...
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768. Normal Mistakes to Avoid in Installing Stair Carpet
September 24, 2012
Carpet on stairs, in both domestic and contract installations, is subject to some of the most severe wear conditions of any carpet application. From taking the proper measurements and affixing the tackless strips and padding to correctly scoring and cutting the carpet, there is plenty of room for er...
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769. How to Handle Stain of Soots in Carpet
September 24, 2012
Dust or dirt causes most marks on carpets, and will wash out quite easily. Staining caused by carbon soot can come from inside or outside the house and often permanently marks the carpet.
Soot staining on carpets is permanent, dark staining near baseboards, air registers, under doorways and ...
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770. Avoidance of Tick Bites
September 24, 2012
The best way to protect yourself against tickborne illness is to avoid tick bites. This includes avoiding known tick- infested areas. If you are planning an outdoor activity, especially those in a heavily wooded area, it is important to follow a few simple precautions to protect yourself from tick b...
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Author: Theresa Flores
