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Health Tip: Applying Insect Repellent
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — Insect repellent can help protect kids against the bites of disease-carrying pests, but parents should make sure it's applied properly. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions: Always read the product label and … |
Pests in the NewsAugust 20, 2012
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 Opposing Views |
West Nile Outbreak in Texas Warrants Pest Control
Opposing Views Some green suggest that we should not bother to control the disease using pesticides, because most people are not affected. But even a handful of unnecessary deaths and horrible suffering of those who get the illness warrants action. When deciding to … Dallas Mayor Declares WNV EmergencyPCT Magazine West Nile death prompts mosquito awarenessRichmond County Daily Journal Self-protection needed in avoiding mosquito bites, potential virus dangerNew Bern Sun Journal Detroit Free Press –WCSH-TV –The Daily Campus all 3,155 news articles » |
Pests in the NewsAugust 20, 2012
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Agricultural Research |
Nematodes with Pest-Fighting Potential Identified
Agricultural Research Biologically based control of the pest isn't a new concept, but the nematode species examined thus far do not kill the termites efficiently, according to Lynn Carta, a plant pathologist with the Nematology Laboratory, operated in Beltsville, Md., by … |
Pests in the NewsAugust 20, 2012
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BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) on Monday urged local authorities to intensify efforts to control disease and in order to ensure a successful autumn harvest. At a work conference on disease and pest control, the …
Pests in the NewsAugust 20, 2012
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Trees are likely just thirsty, not infested by insects
Nebraska Radio Network Consumer advocate Sandy Chalmers says scammers may claim a destructive insect is to blame for the trees' condition, but she warns, don't let them take advantage of you. Chalmers says, ?Unscrupulous, fly-by-night contractors are going door-to-door using … |
Pests in the NewsAugust 19, 2012
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Drought, pests may cause early pecan drop
Midland Reporter-Telegram Orchard trees are intensely managed with soil applications of fertilizer, foliar zinc and frequent monitoring for pests such as scab, nut case-bearers, pecan weevils and shuck worms. Specialized pruning also is an essential component of managing pecan … |
Pests in the NewsAugust 19, 2012
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Overrun by ants? So Cal heat draws pesky pests indoors
Southwest Riverside News Network ?They're looking for water,? said Clarence Brown, owner/operator of Integrity Pest Elimination in Murrieta. ?You can even leave food out in the summertime and they'll go right past it for the water. They like sugar. They'll look for carbohydrates in … |
Pests in the NewsAugust 19, 2012
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 The Nation |
Get rid of mosquitos that carry disease
Salisbury Post Across most of North Carolina, the Asian tiger mosquito remains our most common pest species and it will exploit similar pools of stagnating water on the ground and in man-made objects. Substantial rainfall as we have seen recently in many areas, … West Nile death prompts mosquito awarenessRichmond County Daily Journal West Nile precautionsHuntington Herald To fight West Nile, Dallas launches aerial defenseBoston Herald |
Pests in the NewsAugust 19, 2012
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PCT Magazine |
California Man Dies from Hantavirus
PCT Magazine The virus was found in the feces of deer mice in the lodging area of the cabins, according to tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health officials. The deer mouse is the primary reservoir for the virus in the United States … |
Pests in the NewsAugust 19, 2012
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Cockroaches and mice shut down one of the most popular farmers’ markets in the Susquehanna Valley. Harrisburg’s Broad Street Market is showing its age. It has been around since the 1850s. This is not the first time the market has been shut down to deal …
Pests in the NewsAugust 19, 2012
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