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		<title>Protect Your House From Pests</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin R. Dodson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Green Pest Control]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[All would surely agree that the very sight of any pest like rats, ants, cockroaches and many more is extremely repelling. Honestly, for many it is not less than watching a horror movie and that too in real. Having a pest attack is not only scary but also poses the danger of the damage to the house. So, it makes sense to bypass the problem from arising in the first place. Let's look at some measures that may help prevent the house from the attack of the pests.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All would surely agree that the very sight of any pest like rats, ants, cockroaches and many more is very repelling. Honestly, for many it isn&#8217;t less than watching a horror movie and that too in real. Having a pest attack is not only scary but also poses the risk of the damage to the house. So, it makes sense to bypass the problem from arising in the 1st place. Let&#8217;s look at some measures that may help prevent the house from the assault of the pests.</p>
<p>Keeping your home clean is the first thing that you can do to keep pests under control. The possibilities of pests in your place increases if you are not keeping it neat and tidy. Pests thrive in dirt and rubbish so a soiled home is even more inviting for them. So, make sure that there isn&#8217;t any litter spread round the house. Also, ensure that you get rid of the rubbish constantly.</p>
<p>One thing that you need to keep under consideration when cleaning the house is to drop the remaining items. You need not store and hoard the things that you do not want in your home anymore. Anything from the old furniture to old clothes, old newspaper and plenty more must be done away with at the earliest best. Dispose of such items to extend the possibility of getting freedom from the pest also.</p>
<p>Keeping all entry points sealed and covered is also important if you want to keep pests under control. Check not simply the front door but the back door also. You also must check the windows. Keep these points sealed at all times. You could use wire nets or meshes for this purpose. Even if a single pest or rodent enters the house, your house cannot be excused from a full fledged pest attack. This is because of the fact that pests multiply at a particularly fast rate.</p>
<p>Try using miracle chalks. Miracle chalks are a great way to keep tiny creatures likes ants and cockroaches away. These chalks are positively easy to use. All you need to do is make a line close to the entrance and these creepy crawly creatures will keep away from your house. However, you need to guarantee this miracle chalk is out of children&#8217;s reach. They&#8217;re deadly and toxic and can cause damage to your child&#8217;s health.</p>
<p>Occasionally, your house may fall prey to a pest attack in spite of preventative measures. In such cases, it&#8217;s best to have the services of an expert. Since professional pest control services have expertise in the area, they will help you deal with the difficulty in a better manner. They may find the areas in your home that are worst hit and even make sure that you do not have to handle a pest attack again.</p>
<p>There are no two ways about the fact that there is not any warranted freedom from the pest attack. They can attack anytime. With the help of the formerly mentioned measures, you can surely reduce the chance of pests attack to a great extent.</p>
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		<title>How to Win the Fight Against Bedbugs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renee Garcia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bedbugs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you have a bedbug infestation, you must start fighting these in order to control their spread. Bedbugs can travel from one furniture or room to another. There have also been cases of bedbug infestations in multi-unit apartments, condominiums, or buildings. Bedbugs can be transferred easily: through clothing, furniture, and even pets.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Once you have a bedbug infestation, you must start fighting these in order to control their spread. Bedbugs can travel from one furniture or room to another. There have also been cases of bedbug infestations in multi-unit apartments, condominiums, or buildings. Bedbugs can be transferred easily: through clothing, furniture, and even pets.</p>
<p>Fighting bedbugs is done is many different ways. Sun exposure is by far the simplest method. You can simply expose the infested materials under the sun for a couple of hours. This is effective in killing bedbugs. Another effective method is steam cleaning. But before you use this, check first if the material of the furniture can withstand steam cleaning. Both methods use extreme heat in killing bedbugs.</p>
<p>Fighting bedbugs can also be done with the use of diatomaceous soil. The jagged edges of this soil kill bedbugs that come into contact with it.</p>
<p>Another method in fighting bedbugs is with the use of insecticides. You will find many varieties of bedbug insecticides. Examples of these are residual insecticides, insecticidal dusts, contact insecticides, and insect growth regulators. Bedbug insecticides can be in sprays, powder, or liquid forms.</p>
<p>You must apply the insecticides in infested areas. Apply it in cracks, holes, and crevices since these are where bedbugs usually hide. Always remember to handle insecticides with care because these are poisonous once ingested.</p>
<p>Some bedbug insecticides were formulated to be less toxic and environment-friendly. Before applying the insecticides, always read the product label and instructions first. You must also check if a certain number of treatments are needed to achieve optimal results.</p>
<p>After treatment, it is important to vacuum the infested area. You must also make sure that whatever live bedbugs or eggs will not be transferred by sealing the vacuum bag in plastic. </p>
<p>Re-infestation can also occur even after you have made treatments. You can guard your furniture, especially your mattress, from any possible re-infestation by putting it in a mattress cover. This mattress cover can be made of vinyl, plastic, of fabric. Sealing the mattress inside the cover will protect it from bedbugs. Also, in any case that a live bedbug or egg was left inside the mattress, this will die of hunger in 6 months or so. Cleanliness and reducing clutter are also important in fighting bedbugs.</p>
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		<title>Bedbug Infestation: Find Out If You Have One</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renee Garcia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How does a bedbug infestation begin? There are several ways by which our houses can become infested with bedbugs. A hotel or motel that we stayed in can have bedbugs. And unknowingly, we may have brought these into our house through our luggage.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How does a bedbug infestation begin? There are several ways by which our houses can become infested with bedbugs. A hotel or motel that we stayed in can have bedbugs. And unknowingly, we may have brought these into our house through our luggage. </p>
<p>Another way of getting bedbugs into your house is by buying used clothing or furniture. Also, if you live in a multi-unit apartment, building, or condominium, bedbugs can get from one place to the other through pets. It only takes getting in contact with these insects. Bedbugs can hitch a ride on your clothes or your shoelaces.</p>
<p>You must be aware whether you have a bedbug infestation or not. Bedbug bites are the first sign of infestation. These bite marks can be raised or flat lesions that are pinkish to red in color. Bedbug bites are easily identified because of their linear pattern.</p>
<p>A burning sensation and itchiness can be caused by the bedbug bites. To treat these, antihistamines or systemic corticosteroids are prescribed. And if you want the bedbug bites to disappear, topical corticosteroids are applied. It is advised not to scratch the lesions as this will cause scarring. </p>
<p>After identifying the bedbug bites, you must inspect your house for the existence of these insects. Start the inspection with your sofa or mattress because these are the usual habitats of bedbugs.</p>
<p>Look for cracks or holes in the mattress or sofa. Also inspect for brown or red spots. The brown spots are the fecal matter of bedbugs. While the red spots are from blood of the crushed insects. If you see these signs, you definitely have a bedbug infestation. </p>
<p>Adult bedbugs are reddish-brown and wingless. They have flattened oval bodies with microscopic hairs which give them a banded appearance. Newly hatched nymphs are translucent and lighter in color.  </p>
<p>You definitely have a bedbug infestation if you have the bites and the insects. Getting rid of them must be started as soon as possible. You can seek the help of a professional exterminator.</p>
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