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Flying a spaceship in "Halo" is something that you do during the solace mission. Find out how you can get to fly a spaceship in "Halo" with help from an experienced video game expert in this free video clip.
Unlike most other member of the ladybug family, squash beetles (Epilachna borealis) are pests and feed on squash (Cucurbita spp.) and other cucurbit plants. Native to eastern and central North America, adult squash beetles measure 3/8 inch long and have a yellow shells with seven black spots on each wing cover. The yellow larvae have spines along their backs. Adult squash beetles and larvae skeletonize cucurbit leaves as they eat plant tissue between leaf veins. Intact leaf tissue may turn brownish black. Cultural, biological and chemical treatments can help control squash beetles.
You can kill maggots in horse manure in a vegetable garden by taking a few very important steps as quickly as possible. Kill maggots in horse manure in a vegetable garden with help from the owner of Healing Grounds Nursery in this free video clip.
Moth larvae in a vegetable garden can really spell trouble if you're not careful. Get rid of moth larvae in a vegetable garden with help from a longtime gardener and blogger in this free video clip.
Bed bugs don't have to be a part of traveling that you just deal with. Learn how to not get bed bugs when traveling with help from a travel expert and the Founder and CEO of In-Flight Insider in this free video clip.
DVD43 is a free DVD decrypting tool available from dvd43.com for Windows platforms. The software works alongside DVD copy applications such as 1Click DVD Copy, Nero Recode, InterVideo DVD Copy, Roxio DVD Copy and others to duplicate the contents of a DVD on the hard drive. Problems with the DVD43 software freezing can be caused by a variety of root issues, which can be addressed by following some straightforward steps.
Certain house bugs look similar in appearance to regular shrimp. Learn about house bugs that look similar to shrimp with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
You want to take great care to properly control the pests in your house so that you don't kill the pests themselves and your pets and animals. Kill ants in a house without harming your animals with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
You can take an ant bed out that is near your garden in a few different ways depending on your preferences. Take out an ant bed near your garden with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
Killing fleas and ticks in the yard can be accomplished in a very specific way. Kill fleas and ticks in the yard with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
Controlling mosquitoes from eggs to adults is sometimes easier said than done. Learn about ways of controlling mosquitoes from eggs to adults with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
Mosquitoes and gnats can be difficult to control, especially on restaurant patios. Learn how to control mosquitoes and gnats on restaurant patios with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
If you've recently inspected your Swedish Aspen tree and you noticed what looks like little black bugs on the leaves, you have an infestation of "leaf-rollers." Leaf rollers are not really black bugs but black bits that look like tiny bugs. A closer inspection with a magnifying glass will reveal the problem.
Unhealthy houseplants attract insects, including spider mites, and can quickly become infested due to a lack of proper nutrients in the soil. Insecticides stop infestations from escalating by killing both adult spider mites and eggs and should be used sparingly due to the chemicals' potency. Chlorine bleach is a powerful chemical that kills microorganisms and safely controls spider mites when used with a miticide, an insecticidal spray made specifically for mites. You can use a small amount of chlorine bleach to sanitize pots to prevent recurring infestations.
Whether it's a rodent invasion or an insect infiltration you've got to know how to eliminate the problem before it gets out of hand. While prevention is preferable to reactionary measures to eliminate pest problems, it is still helpful to know how to control rodents and insects even after there is a problem. In order for you to maximize your pest reduction measures, you need to know the five basic methods of rodent and insect control.
Discovering your African violet infested with flying black bugs is a disconcerting experience. Two typical black, winged insect species that use African violets as a food source are thrips and aphids. These pests feed on plant tissue by sucking the juices from the leaves and stems. Controlling these winged invaders through means of natural enemies is a chemical-free way of removing the pests. For severe infestations, using various insecticides help to eliminate the insects.
When a bed sags in the middle, determining the reason for the sag will help you to fix the problem. A dip in a mattress does not properly support your body, potentially causing you to bend into uncomfortable positions during the night. A sore back or neck, then, could indicate that your bed is sagging. Consider a temporary or long-lasting fix to remedy the problem. The time and money you choose to invest in the fix will help you select the right option for your bed and budget.
Ants are a nuisance that almost all homeowners face at some point. Ants are hardy creatures and can quickly move their entire home at the first sign of danger, making it difficult to exterminate them. While laundry detergent may seem like an unlikely ant killer, it poisons the insects and, if used correctly, can completely wipe out their colony. Some uses of detergent may be harmful to pets and children.
Healthy camellias provide flowers in the spring and early summer. These are also the seasons when insect pests and diseases are most active in the garden. Poor blooming, weak foliage and plant decline all indicate a problem. Determining what is affecting the camellia and quickly acting to cure it can save the camellia bush before extensive damage occurs. Many pests and diseases leave behind telltale signs that help diagnose the problem.
Fungus gnats are not true gnats. They are tiny flies, 1/8 inch or less in length, often seen hopping about on the surface of houseplant soil or congregating in a warm, sunny window. The adult flies are harmless, though annoying. The females lay up to 300 eggs at a time on moist potting soil. The larvae that hatch from the eggs feed on decaying organic matter in the soil and tender young plant roots. Potato slices are useful for detecting fungus gnat larvae, but to get rid of the gnats you must reduce the amount of water the plant receives.…
Considered one of the most damaging pests for homeowners, termites are typically treated with pesticides. Many pesticides contain harsh chemicals that stay in the environment for an extended period of time, polluting the environment long after their initial use. Instead, use borax -- also known as boric acid or sodium borate -- as a natural and inexpensive biodegradable pesticide to kill and control damaging termites.
Cockroaches are often called water bugs, but the two are actually quite different. Unless you have large pools of standing water in your house, you probably don't have a problem with water bugs since they live in aquatic environments. Roaches, on the other hand, are a common insect pest in homes. They may not bite, but they do spread diseases, such as salmonella and e.coli. According to Orkin, water bugs and cockroaches are similar in appearance and sometimes mistaken for each other. However, control methods differ for each so be sure that you accurately identify them to ensure effective treatment.
Killing gnats and bugs on house plants in a natural way won't harm the plants that are infected. Naturally kill gnats and bugs on house plants with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
You can't just kill roaches to stop an infestation - you also have to take care of the eggs. Rid a house of roaches and eggs with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
Insecticide products, as their names suggest, are great for getting rid of bugs. Get rid of bugs with insecticide products with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
You don't need to run out to the store if you want to kill bugs on plans. Kill bugs on plants using home remedies with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
Table grapes have a knack for attracting insects and pests into the sanctuary that is your home. Control insects and pests on table grapes with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
Plants have defense systems in place to ward off predators, and part of this defense system in many plants includes their smell. What smells nice, floral and clean to us may actually annoy and repel hungry bugs. Using this knowledge, you can help keep your gardens and home safe from insects while minimizing the use of chemicals.
Mealybugs frequently infest cactus plants kept as houseplants or in greenhouses. On the plant’s upper parts, mealybugs are small insects that secrete a white, waxy substance that makes them resemble tiny cotton balls. They also secrete a sticky substance called honeydew that quickly becomes infested with sooty mold. Below ground, look for colonies of whitish insects. They may resemble mold growing on the roots. Mealybugs that affect the plant’s upper parts and those that effect roots are separate species requiring different treatment methods.
Dust mites, too tiny to see without a microscope, are prevalent in bedding, upholstered sofas and chairs, and rugs and carpets. Dust mites can survive only in warm fabric at moderate to high humidity, where they live off of dead skin cells. Even with the disgust factor, people might decide to ignore the situation if allergies to dust mites weren't so common. Some natural additives to the laundry may help eliminate a dust mite problem.
If a moth finds its way into your refrigerator while the door is open, there are a few tactics you can employ to get it out of that chilly appliance. If the moth ends up trapped inside, the cold temperature will cause its resting body temperature to drop, and possibly strip the winged insect of its ability to move or fly. Try to get the moth outside to give it the best chance to live a long life.
Root maggots are insects that burrow into the roots of certain plants and wreak havoc on them. If you have a root maggot problem, you will need to address it immediately and act quickly to prevent the root maggot infestation from spreading. Unfortunately, plants already affected by the root maggots cannot be saved. However, maintaining proper care of the area and using all-natural solutions can help keep the rest of your garden root maggot free.
Silverfish, also referred to as lepisma saccharina, are wingless insects that often appear silver and blue in color. Silverfish are attracted to moisture, often taking up residence in damp parts of homes, basements and attics. The "Ultimate Guide to Get Rid of Silverfish" is an ebook composed by Bob Haskins designed to help you exterminate silverfish from your home.
Centipedes have a colorful, sometimes fearsome, appearance, and they can make themselves at home inside your house. Despite their appearance, these arthropods rarely bite people and inflict only mild, centralized pain when they do bite. Centipedes spend most of their time in outdoor gardens, but they can retreat to indoor locations when rain overwaters the garden's soil. There are several safe ways you can eliminate centipedes that have infiltrated your home.
The larvae of several insects, including the Indian meal moth, the warehouse beetle, the sawtooth grain beetle and the confused flour beetle, damage food kept in the pantry. Pantry pests eat baking mixes, cereal, cocoa, nuts, dried fruit, pet food and almost any other dry food. These insects not only consume food, they contaminate it with droppings, irritating hairs and even toxins.
A standard spray water bottle will become your best friend in your quest to get rid of insects on herbs. Get rid of insects on herbs with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
Pesticide isn't the only way to get rid of annoying flies that won't leave you alone. Get rid of flies without spraying pesticide with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
Like ants, termites are divided into different castes, with each one serving a different purpose. The only caste found outside the nest are known as "reproductives" or "swarmers." They fly outside the nest to mate and start their own nest. To prevent the reproductives from achieving their goal, a two-prong process must be used to eliminate all of the termites.
Adding a fireplace to your home gives your entire family a place to gather and enjoy the warmth and light of a real fire in the winter. Double-sided fireplaces have both the front and the back of the unit open. Often built in walls between rooms or free-standing in the center of a room, these fireplaces are attractive but come with a set of complications and problems.
Warm summer weather brings the beginning of swim season and relaxing in a poolside environment, until you experience a painful bite. Many species of orange and tan bugs love water habitats such as pool areas. These nuisances come in a wide variety, some flying insects and others crawling. The first step in eliminating these aquatic bugs is identification. Determination of the bug’s identity starts the process of prevention and control through insect management methods.
When your PC does something unexpected or doesn't do anything at all, the problem may not lie with your hardware. Computers rely on software developers to make them work by giving them instructions. If those instructions are faulty, things can go awry. To help prevent problems from occurring, software developers use a process called debugging.
Stinging, buzzing and otherwise irritating insects can not only make gardening miserable and ruin your next picnic, they can also spread diseases such as the West Nile virus. Yard foggers are one of the many tools people deploy against insect pests. Whether you want to clear your yard of mosquitoes to minimize the chances of getting West Nile virus or if you simply don't want bugs to ruin your outdoor brunch, research the use of yard foggers before getting one.
Olive trees — Olea europaea — naturally occur in Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean region. These attractive trees bear feather-shaped, grayish-green foliage and distinctive gnarled branches. Small, creamy-white flowers give way to edible fruit. While olive trees have fewer pest problems than most other fruit trees, a few insects still affect these plants. Common olive tree bugs include olive fruit flies and olive psyllids.
Fuchsia plants, part of the evening primrose family, are often pollinated by hummingbirds, which are attracted to them by their dark red or purplish colors. Just like many other deciduous shrubs, fuchsia plants are susceptible to several pests, including the aphid. Aphids are tiny insects that damage fuchsia plants by sucking out the plant's inner liquids with a sharp mouthpiece. Fuchsia owners can prevent damage by repelling the aphids.
A common misconception about carpenter ants is that they eat wood. Actually, they eat proteins and sugars. Carpenter ants do use wood to expand their nests, which can result in significant damage to homes and other wooden structures or buildings. Their nests are usually found outdoors in tree stumps or rotting logs and indoors in walls, window sills and floors. If you find carpenter ants in or around your home, take immediate action to terminate them. The first step is finding out where their nests and colonies are by following their trails and then treating those areas.
When laying bricks around the base of your home, bricklayers leave small gaps between them. These gaps -- called weep holes -- are strategically placed so that moisture is not trapped between the bricks. Weep holes provide proper ventilation that prevents mold, efflorescence and decay. Although it is unlikely that ants will be able to crawl through these openings, seeing ants anywhere near a weep hole is a very unnerving sight. Get rid of ants using a combination of tactics that will kill them off and ensure they don’t return.
Associated with filth and disease, cockroaches have become the scarlet letter of poor housekeeping. Ideally, cockroaches will never enter your home, and if you keep it clean and tightly sealed, the chance of them showing up is slim. Once they do appear, though, they'll keep coming back until you solve the problem. Their droppings excrete a pheromone that attracts other roaches. It's the sort of free advertising you never want.
Houseflies are found all over the world and usually live in proximity to humans or animals. The flies can't bite, but they carry diseases. If you find yourself with a housefly infestation, you have a range of at-home options to kill existing flies and prevent new ones from entering and breeding in your home.
Ants are a benefit to the natural process of making compost fertilizer, and they are not harmful in synthetic chemical fertilizer. Ants feed on human food products and on smaller microorganisms in the compost pile. They perform the beneficial function of feeding on insect pests such as termites and fleas. Ants in natural fertilizer indicate that the decomposition process is successful.
Cockroaches can live on tiny scraps of food and other organic materials, such as paper or hair. Therefore, once they are in your home, they rarely leave on their own. To rid your home of these insects, use traps coated in glue that does not dry, which will hold the roaches in place until they die. Many stores sell glue traps for roaches, many of which are covered so you don't have to look at the dead roaches. To save money, you can make your own simple glue traps at home.
