As annoying and traumatizing as bed bugs are, the one good thing is that they have never been shown to transmit any blood-borne diseases to people. While that is still true, new research is making health experts nervous. We now know that bed bugs are able to both acquire and transmit the parasite that causes
VIEW MOREPest-proofing your home to keep pests out is an important step in pest management. Pest-proofing means making sure windows and vents are screened, that doors have thresholds and weather-stripping, and that gaps and cracks where pests could enter are sealed. Caulk can be an important tool to help seal pests out. Each type of caulk
VIEW MOREWhen I was young, every conscientious mom had a small bottle of syrup of ipecac in the medicine cabinet. The over-the-counter emetic has been used since the 1950’s as an antidote for accidental poisoning. Taking a dose of the stuff induced vomiting. Within 30 minutes, the child threw up whatever he had swallowed that was
VIEW MOREYou just cleaned out your garage and discovered half a dozen containers of old garden pesticides that you didn’t even know were there. You know you shouldn’t just dump them in the trash. What do you do? There are three main sources of information regarding the disposal of old pesticide and pesticide containers. Three Places
VIEW MOREThe fact that June 16-22 is National Pollinator Week may not have you jumping up and down, but it is being celebrated by those who love honey bees, and especially by those who have been concerned about the decline in the numbers of honey bees. Pollinators are insects, animals, or other agents that carry and
VIEW MOREHow to protect seniors from dangerous chemicals around the home.
VIEW MOREIt’s National Poison Prevention Week (March 16-22) and the National Environmental Protection Agency wants to get the word out.
VIEW MOREAre you seeing inch long insects, with brownish long feelers, and long legs? There’s a good chance this is the western conifer seed bug.
VIEW MOREMicrobial insecticides are great low-impact tools for use in insect control and have found their way into many pest management programs.
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