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		<title>Gardeners&#8217; Pesky Insects and Natural Pests Control</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Expert Writer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making sure you have Excellent gardening soil framework in addition to wise garden methods is important for resulting in robust healthy vegetables that are better able to prevent diseases and endure light insect pest damage.&#160; Obviously, different insect pest controls tactics tend to be crucial as well.&#160; In case you are reluctant to utilize chemical [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Making sure you have Excellent gardening soil framework in addition to wise garden methods is important for resulting in robust healthy vegetables that are better able to prevent diseases and endure light insect pest damage.&nbsp; Obviously, different <a href="http://www.gardenersstore.com/supply/pest-control" target="_blank">insect pest controls</a> tactics tend to be crucial as well.&nbsp; In case you are reluctant to utilize chemical sprays on your garden plants, consider all these quick ideas for the purpose of limiting typical vegetable garden insects and pests.</p>
<p>Place a short container of beer or simply whole milk among plants infested with slugs. Bury the container so that the edge is flush with the soil surface. Slugs will be attracted to the beer or milk in which it probably will fall into your container and expire.</p>
<p>Another slug strategy can be to put grape-fruit peels open side straight down in the garden. They should move within the inside of the rinds overnite, and all you have to do is merely pick up the peels &#8211; remove it, peels and all, which include the slugs.</p>
<p>To control cutworms create garden plant &ldquo;collars&rdquo; with used toilet paper rolls. Slip the roll above the head of your new plants and place it just one inch into the dirt.</p>
<p>Use soapy spray&#8217;s to cleanup bugs off the flowering buds. Get a mild solution of soap and water, then softly spray infested leaves. The soapy solution probably will eliminate some insect pests and the odor will definitely deter others from taking up residence. Also it can easily be washed off the produce.</p>
<p>Different chemical-free spray for insect pests include a lemon or lime spray comprised of steeped citrus rinds: and also a spiced spray made from a strong remedy of steeped garlic and powder cayenne.</p>
<p>To help control powdery mold try a baking powder spray comprised of a low mixture of baking powder, vegetable cooking oil and water, or even a bottle of spray composed of a strong dose chamomile teas.</p>
<p>A Row protection cover may be used to safeguard vegetation from pesky pests for example caterpillars, aphids and cabbage moths. It&#8217;s important with <a href="http://www.gardenersstore.com/supply/plants-seeds-bulbs" target="_blank">plant seedlings</a>, considering that more mature, much less soft plants are not really appealing to the pests and insects. Make sure you take away the protecting cover whenever pollinating your plants start to blossom.</p>
<p>If you do not possess any products around the house,&nbsp; <a href="http://www.gardenersstore.com/" target="_blank">garden supply center</a> may have the landscaping equipment you will need.&nbsp; Remember the old adage, one ounce of prevention is worth one pound of treatment, as it corresponds to pests as well as other Ä&#177;ssues when maintaining a garden.</p>
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		<title>Organic Lawn Fertilizer: Great Reason Not To Use Roundup Weed Killer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Rivera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the particular weed killer Roundup had been launched in the seventies, it proved it could eliminate nearly any plant yet still be safer than many other herbicides, and it helped farmers to quit harsher chemical compounds and lower tilling that can contribute to erosion. The problem is the most severe in the South, where a number of farmers now walk fields with hoes, killing weeds in a way their great-grandfathers were very happy leave behind.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When the particular weed killer Roundup had been launched in the seventies, it proved it could eliminate nearly any plant yet still be safer than many other herbicides, and it helped farmers to quit harsher chemical compounds and lower tilling that can contribute to erosion. The problem is the most severe in the South, where a number of farmers now walk fields with hoes, killing weeds in a way their great-grandfathers were very happy leave behind.</p>
<p>St. Louis-based Monsanto maintains the resistance is often overstated, observing that a lot of weeds present no sign of immunity. &#8220;We think that glyphosate will remain a significant tool inside the farmers&#8217; collection,&#8221; Monsanto spokesperson John Combest said. The company has started out paying cotton farmers $12 an acre to pay for the price of other herbicides to use alongside Roundup to improve its effectiveness. The popularity has proved some food protection groups&#8217; notion that biotechnology will not reduce the use of chemicals over time.&#8221;That is getting reversed,&#8221; said Bill Freese, a chemist with the Washington, D.C.-based Center For Food Safety, that promotes organic agriculture. &#8220;They are going to considerably enhance use of those chemical compounds, and that is not so great. &#8220;The first weeds within the U.S. that survived Roundup were observed about a decade ago in Delaware.</p>
<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s being reversed,&#8221; said Bill Freese, a chemist from the Washington, D.C.-based Center For Food Safety, that endorses organic agriculture. &#8220;They&#8217;re likely to considerably enhance use of those chemical substances, and that is not so great.&#8221; The very first weeds within the U.S. that survived Roundup were observed about a decade ago in Delaware. Farming experts said the use of other chemicals is already coming up. Monsanto and other companies are developing new seeds made to withstand older herbicides such as dicamba and 2,4-D, a weed killer created during the second world war as well as an ingredient in Agent Orange, that was utilized to destroy jungle foliage during the Vietnam War and is attributed for health conditions amongst veterans. Penn State University grass researcher David Mortensen states that in three or four years, farmers&#8217; usage of dicamba and 2,4-D will increase by 55.1 million lbs annually due to resistance to Roundup. That would push both far up the list of herbicides heavily employed by farmers.</p>
<p>Dicamba and 2,4-D both easily flow past the places that they are dispersed, making them a menace to nearby vegetation and wild plants, Mortensen said. That, in turn, may also threaten wildlife. &#8220;We&#8217;re discovering that the (wild) crops which grow on the field edges actually support beneficial insects, just like bees,&#8221; he stated. In Australia, weed scientist Stephen Powles is a kind of evangelist for preserving Roundup, calling it a near-miraculous farming tool.</p>
<p>In Australia, weed scientist Stephen Powles is a kind of evangelist for preserving Roundup, calling it a near-miraculous farming device. Australia has been managing Roundup-resistant weeds ever since the mid 1990s, but adjustments to farming procedures have helped keep it efficient, Powers said. That has included using a wider variety of herbicides to kill off Roundup resistant weeds and utilizing other methods of weed control. Those alternative methods, such as planting so-called cover crops like rye to hold back weeds throughout the winter as well as other times when fields are not grown with corn, soybeans or cotton, would be the key, said Freese, the Center For Food Safety chemist. Otherwise, he said, &#8220;We&#8217;re talking a pesticide treadmill here. It is simply coming back to kick us in the bottom now with resilient weeds.</p>
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		<title>Numerous Procedure For Bed Bug Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aidyn Huffman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A number of methods have been proposed to eliminate bed bugs. The bed bug treatment can be effectively used for both domestic and commercial purposes, i. E., at homes and hotels.</p>
<p>It has been confirmed by scientists that the bed bugs cannot sustain life at severe temperatures, i. E., if the room temperature is made either hot or cold to intense values, then the bugs will die. This is the concept behind the application of the freezing process. The hot temperatures are not applicable for this purpose as the high temperatures will degrade the furniture and probably even melt it.</p>
<p>It has been researched and confirmed for a fact that bed bugs cannot endure extreme temperatures. In other words, if they are thrown to either extremely hot or freezing cold temperatures, then they perish. As, high temperatures have the risk of damaging your furniture, the more preferred treatment is the one that involves cold temperatures, i. E., the freezing technique. However, it is recommended you call for professional help for carrying out the bug removal by the freezing technique.</p>
<p>In the freezing technique, the furniture which is infected is exposed to a very low temperature. This cold temperature destroys all the bugs present in every corner of your furniture by penetrating through the surface. Due to this penetration, even those bugs which are present beneath the surface are killed.</p>
<p>You can also carry out this treatment by placing all your infected furniture and other items in a big-sized freezer. As the conditions in the freezer are very freezing (which is an obvious thing!), all the bugs in your furniture will die in no time. The coldness will make a way into the depths of your furniture and kill the bugs. Through this method, even the eggs laid by the bugs are destroyed. So, to yield good results possible, you must place your furniture in a room at freezing cold temperatures.</p>
<p>In the cold-region countries, the snowfall is very high during the winter season. Therefore, this season is the best time for you to get your furniture treated for bugs on a natural way. All you have to do is to just place your furniture out in the cold for either a few days or several weeks, if the infection is very high. At the end of the treatment, you will find that your furniture is absolutely clean and bug-free again. For the furniture made of delicate materials, it is recommended that you wrap it up before placing it out in the open and exposing it to the severe cold temperatures. You should do that in order to avoid your furniture from becoming brittle.</p>
<p>The procedure of bed bug treatment can be employed by almost anybody, as long as they know what to do. However, the results will be more effective if you make use of the services of a professional team though. The reason for that is because those people will take proper care of your furniture and will know the exact amount of time that they should freeze your furniture for, without making it brittle. Also, these professionals make sure that all the bugs in your house are eliminated even while ensuring the safety of your furniture.</p>
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		<title>A Brief Overview Of Your Options In Buying A Bed Bug Killer For Your House</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 07:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aidyn Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You've just seen - and felt - the bite of your first bed bug! Now you discover you need a bed bug killer that will effectively destroy the scads of them that you know are in your home. But where can this miracle treatment be found? And which one is right for you? Well, it's important that you take a few things into consideration regarding your home environment and your finances. So ask yourself these questions:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;ve just seen &#8211; and felt &#8211; the bite of your first bed bug! Now you discover you need a bed bug killer that will effectively destroy the scads of them that you know are in your home. But where can this miracle treatment be found? And which one is right for you? Well, it&#8217;s important that you take a few things into consideration regarding your home environment and your finances. So ask yourself these questions:</p>
<p>Do you have extra money to hire a pest control professional, or would you rather do your own work? Do you have children or pets you don&#8217;t want to put at risk by exposure to the pesticides used in the treatments? Do you insist on the use of &#8220;natural&#8221; ingredients in your home? With those things in mind, here is a short summary of options available to you:</p>
<p>Professional pest control &#8211; If you decide to go this route, keep in mind you will be shelling out some money. Critters aren&#8217;t easy to kill, and repeated treatments are often necessary to get them under control.</p>
<p>When searching for pest control companies, don&#8217;t just look for an attractive low price on a company&#8217;s advertisement. Read between the lines to see if that great bargain is for real, or if it only includes the estimate and one of the treatment sprays, in a series of the three that are required to work effectively in killing the bugs. Then when you&#8217;ve found a company you like and can afford, make sure that they are licensed and have the proper insurance liability in place, before you sign a check. Also, confirm that their work is guaranteed, and that follow up visits are included in your contract with them.</p>
<p>Self-administered home treatments &#8211; There are many of these on the market that are affordable &#8211; each claiming to be the &#8220;cheapest and most effective&#8221; home treatment spray available. And there ones you can buy made of 100% biodegradable natural ingredients, as well, that are advertised as being completely safe to the consumer and his surroundings.</p>
<p>But it&#8217;s important to remember that just because a product is made with natural ingredients, doesn&#8217;t mean it can&#8217;t harm you or loved ones. And keep in mind that purchasing &#8220;do it yourself&#8221; treatments means you&#8217;re expected to read the instructions, and &#8220;do it yourself&#8221; &#8211; which can be disastrous if you don&#8217;t know what you&#8217;re doing. So, be smart and search for any information available on the product you&#8217;re interested in. Look for reports on ease of use, and effectiveness &#8211; and also if it&#8217;s been linked to anything negative health or safety-wise, before you buy it.</p>
<p>And finally, whatever method of bed bug killer you end up choosing, remember for the future, that by &#8220;proofing&#8221; your home against pests BEFORE they show up, you&#8217;ll be cutting down on nasty &#8220;drop in&#8221; visits, later on.</p>
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		<title>The Safest Bed Bug Killer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 13:38:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aidyn Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bed Bugs seem to have gone into hiding in many parts of the United States in the late 70's. Then, according to news stories like on America Today, in the last few years, have again begun to resurface. They seem to have made a comeback with a vengeance. The story on America Today reports that pest control companies have seen an increase in calls for treating the little critters has risen by as much as 70%. There is an answer in a non toxic Bed Bug killer.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bed Bugs seem to have gone into hiding in many parts of the United States in the late 70&#8242;s. Then, according to news stories like on America Today, in the last few years, have again begun to resurface. They seem to have made a comeback with a vengeance. The story on America Today reports that pest control companies have seen an increase in calls for treating the little critters has risen by as much as 70%. There is an answer in a non toxic Bed Bug killer.</p>
<p>Bed Bugs are a small bug that feed on human blood, so they like to hide in your bed and be close to a food supply. Studies show that the little monsters can go as long as 12 months without eating, so you can even have them in a vacant, clean, apartment you may move into. They have absolutely nothing to do with the sanitary conditions of your living space.</p>
<p>A new infestation of your home will most likely be caused by bringing the bugs in with some cloths that you had in an affected area or will come to your home with some type of furnishing that you bring in. It is even entirely possible to stay at a 5 star hotel and pick them up there as sanitary conditions have nothing to do with the infestation of the little bugs.</p>
<p>That covers the facts about the bugs, now it is time to get rid of them. You can, of course, call a pest control company. However, if you are not entirely fond of having poison sprayed in your home and on your furniture, there is an alternative, called diatomaceous earth. This can be acquired very easily and works like a professional.</p>
<p>First, you will want to wash all you&#8217;re bedding in hot water with Bleach and soap. Dry your bedding at the highest temperature that your dryer has. If it is possible, use one of those portable steam cleaners to clean your mattress and box springs.</p>
<p>You can buy food grade diatomaceous earth online very easily. You will rub the earth into the cover of the mattress and the cover box spring before you make your bed. You must be very careful to not let the bedding touch the ground. Sprinkle and rub the earth into your carpet making sure there is a concentration at the legs of the bed and any furniture.</p>
<p>The Diatomaceous Earth will cause the bugs to dehydrate quickly and end your problem without exposing your family to deadly toxins and other chemicals.</p>
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		<title>Heat Is A Super Effective Bed Bug Killer That Is Easy To Employ</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aidyn Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bed bugs have a well-earned reputation for being hard to eliminate. Once they set up camp, getting them out of your house can be a real nightmare. They are great at hiding and can be hard to seek out. Locating an efficient bed bug killer for these nasty parasitic insects however is not the impossible job that many people would have you believe.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bed bugs have a well-earned reputation for being hard to eliminate. Once they set up camp, getting them out of your house can be a real nightmare. They are great at hiding and can be hard to seek out. Locating an efficient bed bug killer for these nasty parasitic insects however is not the impossible job that many people would have you believe.</p>
<p>Man has dealth with bed bugs since the beginning of his time. It is suspected that this is why it was a common practice to keep a boiling pot of water in the home. This allowed families to routinely dunk clothing and bed coverings into the hot water to help eradicate bed bugs.</p>
<p>Bed bug infestations are becoming a common problem and more and more households are on the hunt for ways to eliminate their bed bug problems without the use of harsh pesticides and certainly without having to spend a ton of money. By resorting to methods that were formerly successful people can avoid chemical sprays within the home. They can also save quite a few dollars.</p>
<p>Heat is very effective in the eradication of bed bugs. The problem with heat is that many people do not apply it at the right time, or fail to apply the sufficient amount. Using high heats on certain items through the wrong application methods can also severely damage your belongings.</p>
<p>Dipping your blankets and clothing into boiling pots of water is probably going to ruin these items. It is also messy and ineffective. You can&#8217;t very well drop your entire bed into water and you certainly can&#8217;t stuff your suitcase into a pot on the stove.</p>
<p>Time is a huge issue with the application of heat. This is really a great preventative method when you and your belongings have been exposed. It is not however a guaranteed method for treating a home in which bed bugs have already run amok, feasting and breeding. At this point, once they have set up camp, it is best to call a professional or enlist more aggressive alternatives.</p>
<p>The optimal time to get the ball rolling on a bed bug treatment is directly after you have been exposed. Rather than bringing any of your belongings back into the home after staying at a potentially infested hotel, motel, hostel or residence, leave them in the car. Roll up the car windows and place the car directly in the sun. The greenhouse effect will cause the internal temperatures of the car to rise high enough to kill all present bed bugs within several hours. If it is not a hot enough day you can put everything that will fit into a hot dryer until it is painfully hot to the touch before removal.</p>
<p>Applications of the right amount of heat has always been, and continues to be a surefire bed bug killer. Employing this as a method of preventative treatment can prevent you from getting an infestation of your own. Once these nasty blood suckers move in, it is best to get a professional to help move them out.</p>
<p>A <a href="http://deadbedbugs.com/">bed bug killer</a> that doesn&#8217;t come with exposure to harsh chemicals and doesn&#8217;t empty your pocketbook is quick and easy to locate on the Internet. <a href="http://deadbedbugs.com/bed-bug-articles/bed-bugs-treatment/">Bed bugs treatment</a> can be accomplished if you are willing to work at it.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aidyn Huffman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you think you might have bed bugs and are looking into treatment, it is important to first know what bed bugs look like, what they do, and the signs and symptoms of bed bugs so you do not use a bed bug treatment for nothing. Bed bugs are nocturnal and only feed at night off of human blood. They live in mattresses and the surrounding areas and feed right before sun up. They only feed for an average of five minutes and only have to eat once every six months to a year. They will usually only come out to feed once per week.</p>
<p>Bed bugs can be found in the mattress seams, sheets, blankets, and box springs. They can also burrow in tiny areas around your bed and anywhere else that you sleep; furniture, books, carpet, nightstands, storage boxes, you name it. Bed bug bites are extremely itchy but they are relatively harmless; they are not dangerous and will only cause mild skin irritations and rashes.</p>
<p>Bed bugs can be contracted in many ways; apartment buildings are prone to bed bugs because they are either left behind when people move or they crawl from one apartment to another in the spaces between walls. This can cause a bed bug epidemic of sorts that is nearly impossible to get rid of without an exterminator.</p>
<p>Another easy way to get bed bugs is by staying in a lot of hotels when traveling. International travel carries a greater risk for contracting bed bugs. They can crawl in your luggage and travel home with you where they will multiply. If you buy used clothing or furniture that have bed bugs on them they can get into your house that way as well.</p>
<p>Once people know their house is infested with bed bugs all they want is to get rid of them. Bed bug bites are probably the easiest way to tell that you have bed bugs, and even that is difficult because the bites are so small and often resemble a rash or patch of red skin. There is nothing distinctive about them, and not all people react to them in the same way. You often will not even notice the bite for minutes or even days after you have been bitten.</p>
<p>You can also find bed bugs by laying in bed and turning on a flashlight right before dawn and watching your sheets and blankets for any movement. This can be tricky as bed bugs will not all come out to feed at once and they may not come out every night.</p>
<p>To stop bed bug bites from itching, use simple anti-itch cream. This will not solve the bed bug problem however. For the short term you can use double-sided tape around the bed, but you will have to hire an exterminator to completely rid your house of bed bugs.</p>
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		<title>How Valuable Are Bed Bug Covers At Guarding You From These Disgusting Insects?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendell Ruben</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bed bug covers can protect you from being bit if you are able to trap the bugs inside the covers. Bed bugs like to find warm-blooded hosts to feed on. They can survive for a few months without eating so if you move into a new home or apartment and there was a problem with these pests before then they are probably going to be a problem for you. Calling an exterminator is the best way to ensure that you can get the infestation out of your home.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bed bug covers can protect you from being bit if you are able to trap the bugs inside the covers. Bed bugs like to find warm-blooded hosts to feed on. They can survive for a few months without eating so if you move into a new home or apartment and there was a problem with these pests before then they are probably going to be a problem for you. Calling an exterminator is the best way to ensure that you can get the infestation out of your home.</p>
<p>Bed bugs have not been known to carry any diseases that can seriously harm humans. When you are bitten by a bed bug, you may mistake them for fleabites. They bite in clusters perhaps searching for a better spot to suck your blood. One insect is known to carry more than forty pathogens, but scientists have found that they do not transmit diseases from one host to another. Fleas are more likely to cause humans health concerns than bed bugs.</p>
<p>Bed bugs hide in sofa, beds and other soft furniture. Because it is hard to locate all their hiding places, it is best to call an exterminator to get rid of them. If you share a wall with another unit, it would be a good idea to have that unit inspected as well. They can come through openings in walls like the electrical fixtures.</p>
<p>When you find bed bugs, you should wash the bedding or items that may be infested. They must be washed in temperatures that are at least 120 degrees. That is the only way of killing them since they cannot be treated with the insecticides. Once they are washed, dry them at the hottest temperature for at least 20 minutes.</p>
<p>For items that cannot be laundered, place them in a plastic bag and put them in the sun for at least 24 hours. If it is not hot enough to put them outside, you can freeze them but they would need to stay in the freezer for at least two days to kill the bed bugs. Once all infected items have been removed from your furniture, vacuum the furniture thoroughly. Empty the contents of the vacuum cleaner into a plastic bag and seal it tightly before placing it in the garbage container.</p>
<p>You can buy protective covers for your mattress and box spring to keep any bugs that are already inside the mattress from biting you. The covers come with zippers, once the bed pieces are covered zip them up and leave them zipped for a few days. Bed bugs will die after a couple of days from not being able to feed.</p>
<p>Bed bug covers are helpful in keeping bugs from biting you. Since they are not disease carriers you do not need to be too concerned about health issues. Your concern should be that they are living in your home because no one likes the idea of their home being infested with bugs.</p>
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		<title>Ocala Pest Control</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Armando Tintle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ocala is known as the lightning capital of the world. Apparently it has something to do with the limestone that is in abundance here that attracts so many strikes. Limestone also fortifies the pasture grass in such a way that the benefits to horses is unmatched in all the world as well. While those two distinctions are great to put on any ad there is one that you'll not see. Ocala Florida is also a bug capital of the world and most find that out soon after moving in. The humidity and constant heat make for a perfect place for almost any bug and they have been bothering Ocala residents since the first home was ever settled.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ocala is known as the lightning capital of the world. Apparently it has something to do with the limestone that is in abundance here that attracts so many strikes. Limestone also fortifies the pasture grass in such a way that the benefits to horses is unmatched in all the world as well. While those two distinctions are great to put on any ad there is one that you&#8217;ll not see. Ocala Florida is also a bug capital of the world and most find that out soon after moving in. The humidity and constant heat make for a perfect place for almost any bug and they have been bothering Ocala residents since the first home was ever settled.</p>
<p>Pest control work has been around in Ocala since it&#8217;s founding and continues to grow as more and more people call this home. Many companies have sprung up over the years but with stiff competition only the strong survive. Each year the yellow pages have many new listings of those who&#8217;ll try to make their place in this crowded industry. The following year it&#8217;s easy to see that most had to give up the fight.</p>
<p>The environment in the Ocala area is very favorable to insect booms. Conditions most needed by pests are moisture and warm weather and the find both here. Our friends up north also experience pests but in reality it&#8217;s nothing like our sub tropical bug paradise. Populations quickly get out of hand as queens are free to pump out eggs and conditions make anytime great for breeding. Living in Ocala can for most people take some getting used to.</p>
<p>Services vary from company to company and strict rules are in place to assure a minimum standard. Each company has to have a certified operator for each category they offer and technicians need verifiable training each year to remain current. These guidelines were set to keep fly by nights from engaging in pest control activity and thereby protecting the consumer.</p>
<p>Pest control in Ocala and the surrounding areas is far different than in other parts of the states. Ants and roaches can look almost identical but need completely different sprays or baits to wipe them out. Good technicians know that identifying the bug correctly is the first step in positive control. Products are so much better now than they were even just a few years ago but the number one thing most companies rely on is repetitive service. Monthly, bimonthly or quarterly visits work best but still what most companies offer is control and not elimination. You may wipe out one colony of a pest in an Ocala home or business but there are many more lurking not far away ready to take their place.</p>
<p>Curious about how to live bug free? <a href="http://pestcontrolocala.info/">Pest Control Ocala</a> has the answers. Learn more at <a href="http://pestcontrolocala.info/">Ocala Pest Control</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aidyn Huffman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The bed bug is a tiny parasite that gets its name from the insects habit of making its nests in the bedding ground of warm blooded animals. The bugs sole source of food is the fresh blood of mammals and birds.</p>
<p>Full on fumigation by a trained professional is required in the face of an out of control infestation, as the insect and its eggs will be throughout the house; beds, sofas, clothes closets, etc. This article is intended for situations where an infestation has just been discovered and it seems to be limited to a single bedroom.</p>
<p>These steps can also be taken as a preventative, proactive measure if you live in an apartment building where other tenants are having bed bug problems.</p>
<p>If you suspect you may have bed bugs but are not certain, do a thorough inspection of your bed right now. Put lots of light on the bed and look for reddish brown dots of a tenth of an inch in size. A magnifying glass helps, but your naked eye should be able to see any adults.</p>
<p>Bed bugs can be killed most easily using heat. Steam will eliminate adults, nymphs and eggs on contact. If you are lightly infested, remove linen from the bed and the mattress and the box spring from the frame. Give the frame a good wipe-down with rubbing alcohol.</p>
<p>If you are not replacing the mattress and the box spring, they, too, will need to be steamed, or, at the least, covered in a seamless plastic wrap. Mattresses that have become infested with the insect must be disposed of, encased in plastic covers with sealed seams or steam cleaned. Again, small fabric steamers are fine. The mattress is wrapped in plastic and returned to the bed frame after the frame itself has been cleaned with rubbing alcohol or steam.</p>
<p>There are two options for the plastic covering. You can buy plastic covers that are bag-like affairs at the better sleep centers and mattress retailers. Or you can pick up some thick plastic or poly-vinyl sheeting at one of the larger hardware stores. In the latter case, sealing seams with duct tape is advised.</p>
<p>Once the bed frame, box spring and mattress have been dealt with it is time to turn your attention to the bedding. All bottom sheets, top sheets, pillow cases and pillows and whatever bedspreads, blankets, quilts, or duvets you might use need to be sanitized. This can be done rather easily. All it takes is drying the linen and bedding in hot dryer for twenty minutes.</p>
<p>Put the bed back together. The mattress and springs are covered in plastic, the frame is disinfected and the linen is sanitary. Now how can you prevent the bed bugs from crawling back up to the sleeping area?</p>
<p>Now place the feet of the bed frame inside ordinary ten or aluminum cans. Wrap doubled sided carpet around the bottoms of the cans. Bed bugs trying to return to the bed will get stuck in the tape. A few may get across, but they have difficulty climbing smooth surfaces like metal or glass.</p>
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