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The likelihood of getting "heads" four separate times is called "probability." Find out the probability for getting "heads" four times during a coin flip with help from an experienced mathematics educator in this free video clip.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection typically passed to dogs after a bite from a deer tick. While the disease is curable, treatment can be expensive and painful for the dog. Most dogs with Lyme disease don't immediately show symptoms, but if your dog is lethargic, has localized skin swelling and redness, or has recently been bitten by a tick, you should consult your vet. There are several tests available for Lyme disease, and a light positive test generally indicates a low level infection or an error in testing procedure.
As warm weather arrives, so do annual infestations of chiggers and ticks. These pests can carry numerous diseases. There are several ways to counter these arachnids, allowing you and your pets to enjoy the outdoors. The best tick and chigger defense differs from one situation to another.
Tick bites are most common on felines who spend most of their time outdoors. While the cat may be unaware that she is hosting one of these blood-suckers, it is important to remove the tick as soon as possible to avoid potential disease transmission. Ticks can also attach themselves to humans and spread disease. A tick bite that is swollen and bleeding can be indicative of numerous issues, from basic allergic reactions to more serious health problems, such as tick-born illnesses.
Bunnies that bite are usually bunnies that are sick, scared or not used to being handled. Bunnies need regular veterinary care just like other domesticated animals, so take your bunny to a vet to rule out any health or behavioral issues that may be making the animal bite. If your bunny is given a clean bill of health and still bites, there are a number of ways you can safely care for the feeding and cleaning of your bunny without risk of bite injuries.
Putting Hydrocortisone on a cat's flea bites is a great way to alleviate pain in the animal. Put Hydrocortisone on a cat's flea bites with help from an expert in animal behavior in this free video clip.
Certain cleaning products (including those you can make yourself) are great for killing things like mites and bed bugs. Learn about a cleaning product for killing mites and bed bugs with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
Bed bugs can be difficult to exterminate if they set up a home in a room with a lot of books. Treat bed bugs in a room with lots of books with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
A bugged cellphone sounds like a gadget from a fictional spy movie, but for some BlackBerry owners, phone bugging is a real and frightening problem. Cellphone bugging technology makes it possible for workers to steal proprietary information from employers, for example, and it gives suspicious parents the means to track a child's movements. Several covert programs allow users to listen in on conversations without ever alerting you to their presence. Most BlackBerry bugs and spy programs are undetectable, but some bugged phones display obvious signs.
Both the redback spider and the black widow spiders belong to the Lactrodectus spider genus. They have red markings and spherical abdomens as well. Despite these simple similarities, the spider are completely different. Once you understand the differences between these two spiders from the widow family, you won't mistake a redback for a black widow again.
If you've ever picked up your BlackBerry and noticed strange clicks or scratches, you may have wondered if someone was tapping your phone. While it's unlikely -- in most cases, a person needs physical or remote access to your phone to tap it -- looking for certain signs can give you peace of mind. If you discover that your BlackBerry is tapped, you should either go to law enforcement or get a new one.
Many pet owners don't realize that taking their dog out for a stroll during the warmer months is a potentially dangerous trip. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the ticks your pet picks up carry several potentially fatal diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Use Dawn dish soap and ammonia to kill the unwanted ticks on your pets.
Baking soda is one thing you can use to successfully rid yourself of the bed bug menace. Kill bed bugs with baking soda mixture with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
You don't just have to worry about bed bugs in your bed - the little critters can get into your clothing, as well. Kill bed bugs on clothing with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
Bugs and flies have no business being in your kitchen. Kill bugs and flies in the kitchen with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
After you've taken the care to keep insects out of your corn crop for the whole growing season, it is frustrating to discover that bugs have found your corn stores and invaded. When prevention has failed, the only remaining solution is to kill the bugs. A hobby farmer with only a few bags of corn may opt to simply throw the corn away or sift through the storage facility to pick out insects, but a farmer with a big operation must treat his feed corn in order to kill the bugs.
Lice are parasites that live on a person's scalp where they feed on his blood. Although lice live primarily on their host, they sometimes crawl off the host and onto other surfaces with which they come in contact, such as clothing, carpets and bedding. It is important to clean and decontaminate any surfaces the lice may have touched to avoid reinfecting yourself after receiving treatment. Lice and the eggs they lay are difficult to see on clothing, bedding and carpets. Regardless of whether there are any visible signs of lice, these surfaces should be cleaned immediately as a precautionary measure.
If your home is plagued with bugs and spiders, you can use several methods to keep pests out without using dangerous chemicals. Insects can develop resistance to pesticides, rendering them less effective. The earliest documented case of insect resistance was noted in 1914. As every new class of insecticide is developed, resistance develops within two to 20 years, according to the Southern Region Integrated Pest Management Center.
Ticks attach to humans and animals when they're outside, especially in wooded areas and fields. Ticks carry a variety of diseases, such as Lyme disease, and need to be removed and killed immediately. Using tweezers to remove a tick is one of the more common methods people use to rid themselves of these pesky arachnids. Killing a tick with a pair of tweezers isn’t as easy as squishing one flat. If you don’t use precautions, you can spray the bacteria inside of the tick all over the place.
Attaching a bow to your baby girl's head will make it obvious that she is a girl and can help you dress her up for special occasions. However, babies often do not have enough hair for clip-on bows until they are at least a few months old. In the meantime, stick bows to her head with basic household materials that are safe for sensitive skin. For best results, use bows that are lightweight and that do not have any clips or metal backing.
Bugs often live in voids behind your walls and come out at night to forage for food and water. The insects are not only annoying, they also cause unsanitary conditions and some even damage your home. Killing the bugs in the walls is difficult because insecticide sprays cannot reach inside the space. Bug foggers do not penetrate through the walls well enough to destroy large numbers. Using the right type of insecticide allows you to get rid of the infestation.
Bugs can crawl or fly into your home through an open window or crevices around your doors and windows. To deter bugs from coming into your home, keep the inside as clean as possible. Sprinkle dried catnip, bay leaves and garlic around the outside and inside of your home. These natural, nontoxic repellents discourage bugs from entering your home without actually harming them. If a bug does make its way into your home, you can humanely catch it, rather than kill it, and release it safely back into the outdoors.
Identifying the type of wasps or bees around your home and locating their nests are the initial steps for eradicating them. Repellents applied to skin and sprayed around areas where humans congregate briefly discourages bees and wasps, but effective control requires locating their hives or nests and eradicating nesting colonies.
When drawing the black widow spider you may want to start with the body, which is the largest part. Draw a black widow spider with help from an artist who teaches art to children and adults in this free video clip.
According to the “Bugs Without Borders Survey” of pest-control professionals, “bed bugs are the most difficult pest to treat.” The 2011 survey also revealed that bed bugs are being reported in hospitals, nursing homes and day care centers, in addition to office building, movie theaters, trains, taxis and buses. The proliferation of the blood-sucking insects has created both awareness and alarm as Americans search for ways to prevent infestations.
Stink bug, also known as the shield bug, is not usually dangerous to humans and is considered more of a nuisance. However, this bug can cause crop damage to some fruits and vegetables, such as apples, peaches, corn, tomatoes and Lima beans. Stink bugs usually make their way indoors seeking refuge from the cold. When crushed or trying to escape danger, they emit a foul odor, and hence, their name. You can eliminate a stink bug from your home without allowing it to emit an odor.
Fleas are external parasites that can feast on you and your cat’s blood. With their strong back legs, fleas can easily infest other animals and your home. These insects can carry other diseases and parasites including cat scratch fever, feline infectious anemia, cat-flea typhus and tapeworm. If your cat is suffering from flea bites, you must use an anti-flea treatment in addition to any topical soothing remedies. Otherwise, the fleas will continue to bite your cat and infest your home.
Think of them as six-legged skunks. When threatened, the stink bug emits a foul smelling chemical. The odor goes away relatively quickly, at least compared to an actual skunk. However, it's still unpleasant enough to warrant special consideration. You can't simply stomp a stinkbug to death, unless you don't mind its noxious reprisal. If you're only dealing with a small number of them, the easiest solution is to just catch them in a jar and toss them outside as far away as possible. If you're dealing with a full-scale stink bug invasion, then more drastic measures are called for.
Some of the bugs that make beach sand their homes include antlions, sand wasps and sand fleas. However, the term “sand flea” is applied to various species of creatures – some of which are not bugs. While parasitic varieties bite to consume blood for food, others bite as a defensive mechanism against unwitting intruders.
Majestic Palms are most often infected with red spider mites and scale insects. Spider mites infest the underside of the palm leaf, producing a silky web that protects the mites as they feed on the underside of the leaves. Scale insects feed on the sap of your Majestic Palm. Once they attach their mouths to your palm, they become immobile and often secrete a sticky, sap-like substance. Kill the bugs infesting your Majestic Palm before the bugs destroy the plant.
Ticks are some of the most feared biting bugs, despite the fact their biting is only mildly irritating. Since they are parasites that feed on animal blood, like mosquitoes, they can be disease vectors which carry debilitating ailments like Lyme disease and tetanus. Removing a tick requires finesse, as it's easier to clean and sterilize the bite if the live tick is coaxed from burrowing under the skin.
Named for the round burrs that resemble goat heads, the goat head plant is also known as “puncturevine.” This invasive and energetic weed grows easily, even in dry weather conditions. When you wish to get rid of goat head plants, treat them carefully and frequently to control germination, early growth and setting seed. Because the root of goat head plants can stay dormant for as long as five years, you may need to continue to survey the growing area for many years to ensure you remove the plant entirely.
Growing your own potted herbs can be a rewarding experience. Herbs are usable in a large variety of recipes and concoctions. A bug infestation on potted herbs can wreak havoc on the herbs health. If left untreated, it can lead to the death of the plants. Kill bugs on potted herbs using a environmentally safe formula derived from common household products. Once you've killed the bugs, your herbs can grow in a healthy manner.
If your cat continually bites you, know that you are not alone. Bites are one of the primary problems cat owners have with their pets. While it may be fun to roughhouse with your feline, cats will cross the line and draw blood unless you set clear and consistent boundaries. Cats assert dominance physically, so you need to do the same. Do not be cruel, but be firm, and your cat will get the message not to bite in no time.
Boxelder bugs, or Boisea trivittatus, do not sting but can be annoying if they invade your home and emit a foul stench. The only surefire way to eliminate boxelder bugs is to eliminate all female boxelder trees in the area, but this process is difficult and expensive. It is much easier to kill boxelder bugs with a shop or wet/dry vacuum cleaner, exterior insecticide sprays and a mixture of laundry detergent and water.
A lice infestation in the home is frightening. However, the life span of head lice off the scalp is short. Because of this short life span, disinfecting furniture exposed to head lice it not always necessary, but may make you feel better. Once the infected scalps are treated, a vacuum cleaner and disinfectant cleaner sanitizes your furnishings.
The common bedbug or Cimex lectularius is notoriously difficult to treat. With their nearly-flat bodies, bedbugs wedge themselves into cracks and crevices, well out of sight and out of the reach of insecticide sprays. Bedbugs have also become resistant to pyrethroid insecticides. But heat, including steam heat, kills bedbug adults, larvae or nymphs and eggs, according to Dr. Dini M. Miller, Virginia Tech entomologist.
Waking up with big red welts on your arms and legs that itch like no other are not due to mosquitoes getting in your bedroom, but are most likely because of bed bug infestation. One of the harder and most unpleasant pests to get rid of, bed bugs are small, brownish-red, flat insects that feast on human flesh during the night. They hide out between mattresses and box springs, in pillows, blanket folds and among crevices in upholstered furniture, and inject a toxin into flesh that numbs it while they feed. Get rid of these pests through meticulous cleaning as…
Mealy bugs are one of the most common bromeliad pests. They suck life juices from the plant and reduce its vigor and ability to thrive. Mealy bugs also secrete mold that attracts ant pests onto bromeliad foliage. You can prevent a small outbreak from raging into a full-blown infestation with some common, non-toxic household products.
Amaryllis are popular perennial bulbs that thrive in tropical and subtropical conditions. The trumpet-shaped, showy flowers bloom in the spring and early summer, and grow well in pots, greenhouses or garden beds. Amaryllis are susceptible to a few types of insects, some of which hide in the soil, causing the damage to be noticed before the pest.
Bedbug infestations can be extremely difficult to overcome without the help of a professional exterminator, if left unaddressed for too long. Natural remedies like salt will work, but it is crucial to begin treating the infestation as soon as possible. If you wait too long, the bedbugs will have found numerous hiding places and multiplied too much for natural remedies to be effective.
Texas is the second largest state in the United States of America, and has a varied terrain that includes forests, mountains and deserts. As in other places around the world, mites are a common problem in Texas. Mites are small arthropods related to ticks. While most mites are harmless to animals and people, biting mites are particular nuisances.
Bedbugs are extremely difficult to get rid of. The typical solution is to use a lot of chemicals. But there are a number of less-toxic substances that can help you deal with a bedbug infestation. Baking soda, for instance, helps kill bedbugs through desiccation, which is the drying-out of insects.
Insects in the garden or landscape can present a challenge to gardeners, especially when they multiply. Boxelder bugs and ladybugs are insects that often congregate on plants, outdoor structures and even inside homes. Although these bugs may not cause extreme damage or harm, kill ladybugs and boxelder bugs to eliminate these bothersome insects from inside your home and from outdoor areas.
Bed bugs are small insects that live off the blood of humans and other animals. If bed bugs infest your home, they may find their way into your electronics, such as your TV and laptop. You can't treat electronics with insecticides, and because adult bed bugs can survive for a year or more without feeding, sealing electronics in plastic bags isn't feasible either. The best method to kill bed bugs in electronics is the use of heat. Bed bugs die at a temperature around 115 degrees F, according to Virginia Tech.
Bedbugs are small, flat, blood-sucking insects that are active at night. During the day, they hide in cracks found in walls, floors and furniture. Bedbug bites are extremely itchy, but they don’t spread disease. These pests often enter homes on used articles or in suitcases following a trip. Once they infest a building, they can be very difficult to control. Using a combination of methods is usually the most effective way to get rid of them. Fortunately, there are several ways to control bedbugs with natural ingredients that don’t contain poisonous chemicals.
Bugs are a burden to all home owners and apartment dwellers. Literally dozens of pest bugs could possibly be crawling around your bedroom, from cockroaches to silverfish to stink bugs. General uncleanliness attracts most bugs since they feed on organic matter like food you might leave lying around your room. Just keeping a clean bedroom may not be enough to keep the bugs away, however -- you may have to pull out several stops to eliminate them.
The children's video game "Pokémon HeartGold" for the Nintendo DS is an updated remake of 1999's "Pokémon Gold Version" for the Game Boy Color. As with the original game, "Pokémon HeartGold" casts the player as a trainer of creatures called Pokémon. The player collects and catalogs the Pokémon, which fight one another and change form. The leaves that you may see growing from a monster's head form a crown. The crown serves no tactical purpose, but it decorates your Pokémon and adds a star to the corresponding trainer card.
Whether you walk through an empty web or see one clinging to the side of the bathtub, spiders can make even the most fearless person jumpy. The widespread aversion to spiders makes these eight-legged arachnids the perfect species to inspire Halloween costumes. With some garbage bags, cardboard and black clothing, you can create a one-of-a-kind spider costume that will give your friends and family the heebie-jeebies at your next Halloween party.
Both bed bugs and fleas feed on the blood of humans, causing itchy, red welts. These pests can also get into your clothing and luggage, later infesting your home upon your return. Even the cleanest of hotels can suffer from an infestation of these bugs. If you cannot switch rooms, you can take steps to rid the room of these pests during your stay to avoid having these bugs ruin your vacation. Use common items, found in grocery or health food stores, to make your hotel room bug-free.
