Monday 31 August 2015
Treat A Horse Fly Bite
Horses suffer fly bites on their lower legs. Various types of flies, such as stable, black and deer flies, bite horses and feed on their blo...
The Best Way To Build A Stun Gun
Many household items use batteries that carry a charge strong enough to power an effective stun gun. Making a stun gun requires little more...
Friday 28 August 2015
Insect Spray For Ticks
Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that transmit disease. You can protect yourself against ticks by wearing long sleeves and tucking your pan...
The Differences Between Typhoid & Paratyphoid
Typhoid and paratyphoid are similar bacterial infections caused by contaminated water. While both diseases have similar symptoms, there are...
What Are Citronella Products
Citronella products are often used to repel mosquitos. There are many consumer products featuring citronella oil as an ingredient. Taken fro...
Neem Oil To Prevent Lice Infestation
Neem oil is the cold pressed oil of the seed from the neem tree , Azadirachta indica, native to the Indian subcontinent. Neem oil is extreme...
What Is Monkey Malaria
Plasmodium knowlesi is a parasite that causes malaria in monkeys and apes. It is likely that malaria pathogens have made the jump from anim...
Thursday 27 August 2015
The Definition Of Arbovirus
Arbovirus is a combination of the words anthropod-borne virus; anthropods, in this case, refer to mostly blood-sucking insects such as mosqu...
Tundra Facts
The tundra is a biome (ecologically similar region often referred to as an ecosystem) which consists of the land masses at the very top of ...
Ultrasonic Mosquito Repellent For The Yard
Ultrasonic repellent devices don't keep mosquitoes away . Manufacturers of ultrasonic repellent devices claim that they release high-fre...
Wednesday 26 August 2015
Problems Of Rainwater Collected In Rain Barrels
Harvested rainwater can be used to water plants. Harvesting rainwater in rain barrels is an ancient practice that has grown in popularity in...
Nontoxic Yard Sprays For Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are repelled by the scent of garlic, onions and lemons. Nothing ruins an outdoor event faster than a yard full of blood-sucking m...
Treat A Uti At Home
Drinking cranberry juice can help fight off a UTI. Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, occur when bacteria enter and colonize the tube that ...
Tuesday 25 August 2015
The Best Mosquito Repellent Plants
Keep these pesky bugs away from your yard with some strategic gardening. Most people want to take advantage of the summer weather and spend ...
Mosquito Repellent For Home & Body
Prevent mosquito bites with repellent . While enjoying your backyard or camping out in the woods is a key part of the summer, uninvited gues...
The Safest Mosquito Repellent For Babies
Protect your baby outdoors with a safe mosquito repellent. Some new parents look forward to introducing their babies to nature and the wond...
The Brown Bat'S Diet
Brown bats have a varied diet, since they can live in several different environments. The brown bat, which is native to areas like northern ...
Monday 24 August 2015
The Best Essential Oils To Clean Floors
Use pine oil to clean floors. As more consumers investigate making their own cleaning products to save money and help the environment, essen...
Ways To Get Rid Of Ants
Ants are invaders of the home and garden. They destroy plants, ruin crops, dig holes into your home , bite you in your bed and ruin dinner. ...
Friday 21 August 2015
Mosquito Pond Treatment
If not managed correctly, ponds could attract mosquitoes. Female mosquitoes lay eggs on water surfaces or on moist soil close to water, depe...
What Are The Dangers Of Permethrin
Permethrin is a synthetic chemical that is used as an insect repellent and insecticide. It is most often used to kill parasites and their eg...
The Best Climbing Vine To Plant On A Fence To Deter Teenagers From Climbing Over It
Teenagers often climb over fences as a shortcut. Whether it's for a shortcut or malicious mischief, having teenagers climb over your fe...
Treatments For Gnats On Houseplants
Eliminate gnats from your houseplants. Gnats --- particularly, fungus gnats --- are small flies that resemble mosquitoes and are typically f...
Thursday 20 August 2015
Peppermint Ant Repellent
The odor of peppermint helps keep ants away from the home. Many home owners with an ant problem search high and low for a solution that does...
Why Do I Have So Many Dragonflies In My Yard
Dragonflies are attracted to areas where there is standing water . Dragonflies are not a bad species of insect to have in a yard -- they do ...
Wednesday 19 August 2015
What Is Used To Repel Mosquito Bites
Protective suits can be made out of mosquito netting. Mosquito bites can not only be an irritation but can also pose a major health risk. In...
Midge Fly Larvae Life Cycle
Midge flies belong to a group known as Diptera, or true flies. Their life cycle is important to humans because they are considered a commo...
The Best Chemicalfree Mosquito Protection For Kids
Tiny, innocuous-looking mosquitoes can cause big pain for kids. Mosquito bites can make the summer months itchy and painful for kids. With i...
The Best Way To Get Rid Of An Insect In The Eye
Use caution when removing an insect from your eye. If an insect flies into your eye it should be removed with care. Your eye's natural d...
Tuesday 18 August 2015
Signs & Symptoms Of An Infected Spider Bite
Spider bites can become infected if the area is not kept clean. Spider bites cause a large area of redness on the skin with the bite mark in...
Mosquito Repellent For Clothes
Wearing light-colored clothes and approved repellents are effective techniques to avoid mosquito bites . Mosquito repellents vary widely. Th...
The Best Candles For Mosquitoes
Keep mosquitoes away with mosquito candles. Mosquitoes are common garden pests that can ruin any outdoor activity, from a picnic to a baseba...
Life Cycle Of Human Beings
Humans experience a life cycle similar to other mammals, starting with an embryo and ending at death. A life cycle begins at conception. The...
Monday 17 August 2015
Lawn Pesticide Application And Seizures In Dogs
Lawn pesticides contain chemicals that may be harmful to dogs. Dogs that are frequently outside may suffer seizures from lawn chemicals an...
The Advantages Of Using Teams In The Workplace
A good workplace team can get results that people working alone could not. Managers use workplace teams for a variety of reasons. Some teams...
Friday 14 August 2015
Use Vanilla To Repel Gnats
Chase away pests with household items. Gnats are often found around fruits, vegetable, garbage cans, standing water and houseplants. These s...
Tick Repellent For Children
Protect children against tick-borne illnesses. Tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can cause serious ...
What Household Products Kill Insect Larvae In Garbage Cans
Insect fly larvae, otherwise known as maggots, are attracted to garbage cans because there is typically rotted meat or spoiled food as well ...
What Kills Mosquito Larvae But Is Safe For Plants
The safest way to kill mosquito larvae is to remove their habitat. Mosquitoes are pests to birds as well as mammals and are vectors of disea...
Why Do Horseflies Bite People
Too many horsefly bites can weaken or even kill livestock. Horseflies bite people because the female horsefly , like the female mosquito, ne...
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