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Apple’s quality assurance team conducts stringent tests on the iPhone’s iOS operating system. However, no QA process is 100% effective, and users often discover bugs that were missed by the testing team. If you happen upon a software bug on your iPhone and want to let Apple know, you can use the company’s iPhone feedback page. This page isn’t limited to bug reports – you can also submit feedback on the design of the iPhone, usability of apps and web connectivity.
Bark and bark nuggets form a type of coarse, organic mulch used to help retain moisture around the roots of plants and trees. Organic mulches also include pine straw, wood chips and cocoa hulls. Another type of mulch is inorganic, and it includes crushed stones, pea gravel, ground rubber and synthetic fabric. All these mulches have at least one thing in common: They can become a home for a wide variety of insects, including termites.
Reducing bugs in the yard is something you can do in a few different ways depending on your preferences. Learn about great ways to reduce bugs in your yard with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
When making homemade bug spray, you want to take great care to make sure those sprays aren't harmful to the little ones in your family. Make homemade bug spray for infants with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
You should always make an effort to clean the pesticides from Russet potatoes before you cook them. Learn how to clean pesticides from a Russet potato with help from the culinary professionals at eHow.com in this free video clip.
Fleas can be irritating for any animal, but especially for young kittens. Kill fleas on young kittens with help from a partner in the Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic in this free video clip.
Simply running cauliflower under tap water isn't enough to properly reduce the pesticides that could be present on the vegetable. Clean a cauliflower to reduce pesticides with help from the founder and president of Grow Green Industries, Inc in this free video clip.
Raid Flea Killer is an aerosol product used to eradicate fleas in the home environment. The product contains two insecticides, along with various other chemicals. As with all insecticide products, Raid Flea Killer poses some health risks to humans and pets. To minimize heath risks when using insecticides, always follow the manufacturer's instructions on the product label and heed the safety warnings. Seek immediate medical attention if side effects occur in you or your pet.
Pets that go outside are susceptible to fleas. Scouring your animal for the critters and treating your furniture and carpets don't always eliminate the problem. Fleas can survive in moist ground outside, waiting for an unsuspecting human or animal to latch onto and infest. A full-on approach to eradicating fleas often requires treating the yard with hydrated lime.
Despite the best efforts of computer scientists around the world, malware remains a problem for all PC users, rank novices and seasoned professionals alike. Malware spies on your computer activities, hijacks your browser and contaminates your files. The Internet has become a prime conduit for malware infections, as malicious programs piggyback themselves on enticing, funny or apparently important messages. If you believe your computer has a malware infection, don’t despair; good solutions are available at little or no cost.
Orchid pests and mealy bugs have a tendency to stick around a lot longer than you want them to. Learn about orchid pests and mealy bugs with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
Non-selective pesticides are pesticides that have a few basic characteristics. Learn about non-selective pesticides with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
A natural moth repellent spray is something you can make right at home so long as you have the right tools. Learn about a natural moth repellent spray recipe with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
Lining drawers for bugs is something that you need to do in a very specific way. Line drawers for bugs with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
Washing clothes will certainly kill some, but not all, of the pests that have taken up residence there. Learn if washing clothes will kill fleas with help from an expert on green pest control in this free video clip.
There are over 2,000 described species of fleas in the world, but only about a dozen adversely affect humans and their companion animals, explains the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Dog and cat owners may be all too familiar with the annoying problem of fleas congregating in carpet, but you can safely eliminate fleas and keep them from coming back.
Gardenias are common landscape shrubs in the Deep South, where they thrive. For those gardeners who live north of USDA Hardiness Zone 8, however, gardenias are forced to live in pots indoors. Indoor gardenias suffer significantly fewer problems than landscape gardenias, but both are often afflicted by light-brown, slow moving bugs -- the scale insects.
A gazebo canopy top and mosquito netting keeps your guests protected from rain, insects and other outdoor elements. If either material becomes damaged, replace it promptly so your gazebo doesn't incur further damage. Purchase a replacement top and netting from the dealer or purchase a replacement with the same dimensions. The canopy sits at roof level, and the mosquito netting hangs from the frame around the gazebo. Installation may require the assistance of another person to help position the canopy or netting.
Peach trees bloom in the late-spring and early-summer, and the fruit is ready for picking around June or July. You might have grabbed your pail and slipped on a pair of gloves to pluck ripe peaches from the tree, only to learn the birds, deer, squirrels and other unwanted critters have turned this year’s crop into an inedible mess. Avoid this scenario by protecting your peach trees, and the vulnerable fruit, from being stolen away by animals.
Butterwort is a type of carnivorous plant that traps insects on its leaves. Over 80 species of butterworts have been identified around the world, nine of which are native to North America. Butterworts are small, inconspicuous plants that grow in a wide range of environmental conditions, from subarctic tundra to tropical forests. Butterworts have developed specialized foliage covered with a sticky substance that traps small bugs on the surface of the plant when they land on it.
Mosquitoes are the scourge of any backyard event. Whether they're invading a pool party, birthday party or barbecue, mosquitoes can make it extremely uncomfortable for you and your guests. Preventative measures such as removing stagnant water in the area, wearing light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants and not being around during prime feeding times are your best bet for combating this enemy. If taking these measures isn't possible, attracting the mosquitoes to an area away from the gathering or repelling them altogether are alternatives to consider.
If you have a problem with ants in your home, it is important to find out where they are coming from so you can stop them. The ants will come into your home in search of food and then take the food back to their colonies. If you can follow the ants, you can find where they live and take steps to kill them inside the colony, along with their queen.
Although the notion of communicating using Morse code seems like an antiquated holdover from the telegraph era to many people in the information age, many ham radio operators still nurture the form of communication on their signals. Continuously making telegraph keys for more than a century, Vibroplex’s bug key has become the standard for high-speed Morse transmission. The key’s weighted arm allows it to automatically transmit shot dot signals at a high speed. Many operators prefer to slow the dot signal down, and turn to improvised devices, known as tamers, to provide them with more control of their key.
Software vulnerabilities constantly haunt programmers and developers. The format string bug is one such vulnerability, and it can crash programs or execute malicious code. The issue with format string revolves around unchecked user input. The print command in C can be an example of this bug. A “printf()” is an unchecked user input that enables printing from remote locations. Used alone, this command gives hackers opportunities to hijack code for their purposes.
Bed lice, also commonly called bed bugs, are blood-sucking pests that can infest your furniture and leave your family restless and itchy. Bed lice feed on human blood and their bites, while not harmful to your health, can cause discomfort, blemishing and social embarrassment. If you have identified bed lice in your household, completely getting rid of the infestation will require professional assistance. However, there are things you can do around the house to help manage this pest and prevent it from returning.
Ubuntu is a free operating system produced by the company Canonical. As open source software, it relies on a community of developers for its maintenance and enhancement. This entails fixing bugs that impede the system's functionality and making public the logs associated with various bug fixes. When multiple users report the same bug, Ubuntu developers refer to that bug as a "duplicate." Most duplicates relate to Ubuntu cloud services and file syncing.
While keeping blood-sucking insects as far away from yourself and family members is essential to a day or night of outdoor activities, using chemical-based sprays and lotions can result in negative health effects for people. The citronella plant is a natural insect deterrent used in many forms, including pellets, to keep insects as well as unwanted mammal visitors out of your yard.
You can save a lot of money and time by making your own herbal insect repellent at home. Learn about the herbal insect repellent recipe with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
Many different types of bugs are attracted to bright lights, even through windows. Keep bugs away from lights inside your home with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free video clip.
The Samsung Galaxy smartphone, also known as the I7500 Galaxy, hit the market in June 2009 and earned a four-out-of-five star rating from CNET Asia, an electronics review website. In spite of its high rating, the device comes with its share of problems and bugs, most of which are easily fixed and should not detract from its overall usefulness and functionality.
Termites are a common problem for many homeowners all over the United States. These pests feed on wood, cardboard and fiberboard. Damaged wood may appear hollowed out or compressed. When the joists of your home are damaged or compressed by termites, it is necessary to eliminate the pests and promptly repair any damage.
"Diablo 2" continues to be a revered computer adventure game. One of the most fascinating aspects of the game is the seemingly endless assortment of rare and unique items that you can discover along your journey. With so much sophistication in game play, unexpected errors and glitches with items crop up on occasion. When these glitches work to your advantage, they're known as bugged items.
Ants invade homes, gardens and landscape structures in search of food or a nesting site. Excluding them from unwanted areas is done with a combination of repellents and insecticide. Most spray and granular repellents wash away in rain or from irrigation, but some repellents continue to work even after they become wet.
No one likes waking up with bites on their body. If you find yourself scratching in the mornings, you could have bedbugs or fleas. Fleas tend to live on pets and carpets, while bedbugs hide themselves anywhere in the house and bite you during the night. While it is best to get an expert opinion on what kind of infestation you have, you can rid your house of bedbugs and fleas even if you are unsure which are lurking in your home.
Mosquitoes, chiggers and other biting insects can turn time outside into a miserable, itchy experience. While topical insect repellents are effective, they also are toxic and cause skin reactions in some people. Insect-repelling candles don't require you to spray anything on your body and may produce an aroma that is pleasant for people but repellent to insects. For the best insect-repelling results, burn several different types of candles.
Mosquito bites, besides being painful and itchy, can also leave you with a lasting reminder of your run in with a mosquito, in the form of a scar and maybe even a black dot. The skin is a living organ, however, and as old cells come to the surface of the skin and die, new cells grow underneath. This process will eventually bring the dark spots to the surface, and they will disappear. There are, however, a few different things you can do to speed the process up.
Fountains add an elegant architectural detail that becomes sullied when pigeons, and their droppings, invade the space. The birds are attracted to the constant source of water and will set up shop nearby. Instead of hiring a professional or attempting to capture and dispose of the birds, use several scare techniques to keep the nuisance away. Every technique mentioned is safe for use around children and pets and won’t break the bank.
The bane of gardens and greenhouses, rats and other rodents are determined creatures that will chew through even the most challenging walls and wires in search of shelter and a free meal. If you wish to repel rats without the use of poison or traps, you have several affordable options. One tactic alone may do the trick, but you may need to combine solutions for a rat-free greenhouse.
You can use many household ingredients to create a pesticide that won't ruin your plant. Learn about cayenne pesticide recipes with help from a social entrepreneur in this free video clip.
Gardeners grow hibiscus plants as ornamentals because of the plant's showy array of flowers. Hibiscus are susceptible to attack from insect pests, including termites. Although termites are not a hibiscus' primary threat, check on your plants regularly for signs of root or stem damage; the roots are where termites feed when they are present. If termites are present, use insecticides labeled for hibiscus for removal.
Turnips are nutritious vegetables that grow well in home gardens and can be harvested and cooked for your family. Known as turnip greens, the edible leaves of the turnip plant have a slightly bitter flavor similar to that of mustard greens and are exceptionally high in calcium. According to the website of the World’s Healthiest Foods, turnip greens outscore cabbage, kale, cauliflower and broccoli in terms of glucosinolate content, which has cancer-preventing properties. As with other vegetable crops, however, turnip greens are vulnerable to a variety of pests.
Ants and slugs are a problem for plant lovers. They are not selective and will visit any plant that has beneficial resources, even potted plants. Slugs enjoy eating the tender stems and leaves and create holes wherever they snack. Ants are attracted to the plants that house aphids and scales and will establish a home in pots that contain edible substances or comfortable potting soil. Both pests make potted plants look unattractive, and their activities are harmful. You can use various remedies to remove slugs and ants from your potted plants. However, you must do so carefully to avoid damaging…
Most furniture has a small component of wood in the frame or main body. This wood can easily come under attack from a variety of insects, including drywood termites. According to Pest Control, these termites dig tunnels throughout pieces of dry wood without requiring any contact with soil, a foreboding circumstance for owners of beautiful wood furniture. Fumigation involves using heavy chemicals that fill the air to kill any insects or mammals that may be present in the house.
Termite damage is such a big problem for homeowners that real estate sales contracts address it specifically, and banks insist upon termite inspections before underwriting home mortgages. The worst part is that these little wood-eating pests can compromise the integrity of your home’s structure before you even find out that they’ve taken up residence. Your home’s rim joist sits on the sill plate, which is directly above the concrete foundation wall. The rim joist is a large board that sits on end and runs all the way around your home’s perimeter, forming a frame for the floor joists.
Stinkbugs emit a foul odor when touched. They are about a half-inch wide and carry a flat shell over their bodies resembling a shield. Stinkbug species are typically brown or green. Stinkbugs bite and handling them is not recommended. There are three ways to repel stinkbugs without using toxic pesticides. Natural deterrents include pyrethrin-based insecticides, stinkbug traps armed with a natural pheromone attractant and diatomaceous earth.
When you flinch or freeze at a sudden and unexpected stimulus, you're experiencing a startle reaction. A startle reaction may be as minor as blinking to protect your eyes from wind-blown debris or as urgent as racing for cover after hearing an unidentified loud noise. A defensive response to noise, known as acoustic startle, prevails throughout the animal kingdom. Its effect on a handful of insect species has led to the marketing of numerous devices that use sound vibrations to repel insects.
Fleas on small puppies may cause anemia or even kill young puppies, warns the ASPCA. Keeping your puppy healthy requires that you remove the fleas and prevent infestation from recurring. Your options for killing the fleas depend on the age and weight of your puppy. Poodle puppies range in size depending on type -- miniature, toy or standard -- and age.
Blueberry bushes, botanically known as Vaccinium, feature attractive deep-green foliage and clusters of plump, luscious blue fruits. Although they're hardy plants that usually grow with little difficulty, blueberries are nonetheless susceptible to insect pests that can destroy harvests, stunt growth and even jeopardize their survival. To avoid harming desirable insects such as honeybees, experts recommend using biological controls and good gardening practices to manage pests. Sometimes, however, infestations are so severe that a pesticide is necessary. Properly timed applications of the right blueberry pesticide can help you to target harmful insects while protecting beneficial bugs.
The 1969 Volkswagen Beetle, also known as the VW Bug, was perhaps at the peak of the Beetle’s development in terms of performance and safety. It was much like the 1968 model with its padded dashboard, streamlined bumpers and sealed headlamps. Yet small touches throughout the 1969 Beetle made it more comfortable and convenient to drive. By the end of the 1969 model year, 1.21 million units were produced, compared with 1.13 million Beetles produced in 1968.
It's distressing when your beautiful orchid plant has a line of ants crawling up the flower stalk. Ants are not welcome indoors on general principles. They inflict painful bites and harvest human food. On orchids, they don't harm the plants themselves. However, they're often a sign of other insect infestations which can harm orchid plants. Sometimes ants are necessary to orchids. Microtis parviflora has small insignificant flowers, but abundant sweet nectar to attract ants, which pollinate the flowers.
