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Monday, July 29, 2024
Fumigation
Friday, July 26, 2024
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Poisoned Bait
Poisoned bait is a common method for controlling rats, mice, birds, slugs, snails, ants, cockroaches, and other pests. The basic granules, or other formulation, contains a food attractant for the target species and a suitable poison. For ants, a slow-acting toxin is needed so that the workers have time to carry the substance back to the colony, and for flies, a quick-acting substance to prevent further egg-laying and nuisance. Baits for slugs and snails often contain the molluscide metaldehyde, dangerous to children and household pets.
An article in Scientific American in 1885 described effective elimination of a cockroach infestation using fresh cucumber peels.
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Saturday, July 20, 2024
Pests
Pests are not just a nuisance; they can be carriers of disease and micro organisms. Pest control is a necessary defense against these unwelcome home invaders.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Why fish are better at breathing than you are - Dan Kwartler
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Notable Species of Yellowjackets
- European yellowjackets, the German wasp (Vespula germanica), and the common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) were originally native to Europe, but are now established in southern Africa, New Zealand, and eastern Australia
- The North American yellowjacket (Vespula alascensis), eastern yellowjacket (Vespula maculifrons), western yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica), and prairie yellowjacket (Vespula atropilosa) are native to North America.
- Southern yellowjacket (Vespula squamosa)
- Bald-faced hornets (Dolichovespula maculata) belong among the yellowjackets rather than the true hornets. They are not usually called "yellowjackets" because of their ivory-on-black coloration.
- Aerial yellowjacket (Dolichovespula arenaria)
- Tree wasp (Dolichovespula sylvestris)
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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Rat Tails
Monday, July 8, 2024
Why do cats have vertical pupils? - Emma Bryce
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy 4th of July!
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Differences Between Butterflies and Moths
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