Mosquito Deleto Synopsis

By Amy Reese

When you think of annoying things, mosquitoes are at the top of the list. I was never so happy when I stumbled upon a Coleman Mosquito Deleto for sale a while back. I read up on the system and found out how well it worked. My skin was already jumping for joy.

I purchased the Mosquito Deleto a while back. I wanted something that would protect my skin and outdoor experience. Unfortunately for all humans, mosquitoes pick up body odors, heat and carbon dioxide from us. That means they are always drawn to us.

The Mosquito Deleto does everything you could ask a product to do. The pests are gone and stay away. Let?s look at how they do this.

I previously mentioned how mosquitoes notice human beings. While that information is useful to know, what Mosquito Deleto did was build their entire concept on it.

The technology emits carbon dioxide, odors and heat to trick the mosquitoes. It doesn?t take much to outsmart a bug, but that is what the Mosquito Deleto does. They end up being lured and to get stuck on a trip of adhesive before they dry up and die.

There is an add-on you can buy called the Mosquito Deleto Inhibitor. This adds another odor to the system so you are protected as well. This works great if you are getting bit too much.

The whole system of the Mosquito Deleto costs around $200 in most stores. The replacement adhesive costs an extra $15 each time.

If the pricing seems a little steep, there are always deals online to make it more affordable. I found mine online myself, so it can be done.

Other than that, I wish you the best of luck in getting rid of these party crashers. Next summer doesn?t have to be a terrible experience with the Mosquito Deleto on your side. - 30195

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How to Do Bedbug Extermination

By Renee Garcia

In cases of bedbug infestation, a professional exterminator is usually hired. On the other hand, if you want to try killing the bedbugs on your own, you can definitely do so. Just remember that patience is very important in identifying the sites of infestation and in making sure that all bedbugs were exterminated.

Bedbug extermination can be done in a lot of ways. One of the time-tested methods is by exposing the infested furniture under the heat of the sun. Bedbugs die because of extreme heat. In doing this, you must first scrub and vacuum the infested furniture. This will dislodge all the bedbugs and eggs. Remember to put the used vacuum bag inside a plastic bag to contain the bedbugs. Now you can expose the furniture under the sun for some time.

Another effective method is steam cleaning. The only disadvantage with this method is that not all materials can withstand it. Therefore, before using this method, you must be very sure that the furniture will not be destroyed.

Diatomaceous soil can also be used. This soil contains single-celled algae which have jagged edges. The edges of the soil can kill bedbugs that come into contact with it. Scatter the soil around infested areas. Leave it there for a few days then you can vacuum the soil. Again, dispose of the used vacuum bag properly. You have nothing to worry because the soil particles cannot harm you or your pets.

You can also buy bedbug insecticides. Properly read the product label and follow the instructions. Remember that insecticides must be handled with utmost care. This is also an effective method of bedbug extermination.

If only your mattress is infested, using a mattress cover can be effective as well. You can buy one that is made of fabric or vinyl. These mattress covers come with zippers on the sides for you to seal the mattress in. This way, no bedbug can get out of the mattress.

Bedbugs can no longer bite you thereby starving them to death! In at least 6 months, the bedbugs in your mattress will be dead.

All these methods are effective in bedbug extermination. You do not have to hire a professional exterminator after all. - 30195

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Dealing with Aphids in Your Greenhouse

By Betsy Woodworth

Aphids have a tendency to settle into your greenhouse as summer closes and fall settles in. Vegetation in your greenhouse provides an appetizing alternative to the outside garden. Aphids are a common greenhouse problem, and not the easiest to combat.

Keep them out! - Carefully monitoring plants you bring into your greenhouse is the first step in dealing with aphids. Choose healthy and vigorous plants, and spray them down with your garden hose to knock off any hitchhikers before you bring them into your greenhouse. If the plant has an obvious insect infestation, do not bring it into your greenhouse. Period. If you must, spray it with an insect control spray, or enclose it with a plastic bag in which you place an insecticide strip for two or three days. Hose your plant down after taking it out of the treatment bag, before transplanting it to your greenhouse.

Minimal measures - Aphids can sometimes become established no matter how careful you are. If this happens there are several alternative paths you can take. If you do not want to use any insecticides in your greenhouse environment, you have a couple options. Hosing down infected plants with a powerful stream from your garden hose can be effective for a while. This may be the best option If you plan on closing down your greenhouse soon. Some hobby greenhouse gardeners choose to shut their greenhouse down for anywhere from 2-4 months in the winter allowing nature to take its course and freeze out insect pests. Diatomaceous earth is effective if you want a little more aggressive natural control. Sprinkle this powder on and under leaves of effected plants. This can be an effective control if you catch the problem early and have isolated insects in one part of your greenhouse,

More aggressive tactics-Using a fast acting insecticide that is safe for use on vegetable gardens is another way to control your aphid problem. There are several varieties out there that are "garden safe." Check your local garden center or hardware store for alternatives. Most of these involve an organic insecticidal soap that takes care of aphids, or at least significantly reduces their number. You can also make your own version of this by mixing a tablespoon of liquid dish detergent with water in a quart sprayer. The soap coats the aphids and reduces their numbers. You have to spray every day for best results, paying particular attention to the underside of leaves of infected plants.

Biological controls - another alternative to aphid control are biological controls, such as lacewings, ladybugs and midges. Several companies provide these predators for your greenhouses. If using this approach, be sure to limit your use of insecticidal spray, as it will kill off your predator population, as well as your pests.

Using a combination of the above controls, you can keep your greenhouse healthy and productive throughout the fall and winter greenhouse growing seasons. - 30195

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Kill Bed Bugs in Three Simple Steps Without Calling Pest control Professionals!

By Peter N King

Everybody who has suffered from bed bugs knows how difficult it is to get rid of them! It is really frustrating, irritating and very tiring process to fight them. Getting rid of these bloodsuckers with the help of pest control professional can get very expensive too! So people try to get rid of them in many different ways.

If you are temporarily budget constrained, then don't worry. The three options we discuss today will cost you very little or nothing. Without further ado, here they are: Remove or eliminate them physically, Segregation or isolation and Water/Steam/High temperature control

Before we proceed, one note: It is not easy to get rid of bedbugs. You should combine several solutions for faster and long lasting results. The solution details are as follows:

Physical Removal: This solution involves finding the bed bug infestations in your home and removing them using a vacuum cleaner, scrubbing them with vacuum cleaner attachment and removing them using a sticky tape. Bed bugs hide close to their food source: human beings and in some cases pet animals and birds. They avoid light and hide in places where light does not reach easily like inside cracks and holes and deep inside of furniture like bed frame, box spring, headboard, Mattress, dresser, deep inside bed linen and sheets, behind picture frames, mirrors, curtains, loose carpet and wall paper, chairs, couches etc. Inspect all of them meticulously. Inspect the edges of bed frame, mattress and box spring. Remove mattress and box spring from the bed frame and check underneath. Inspect the head board. If you find bed bugs, collect them using a vacuum cleaner. Use a sticky tape to collect them if the insects are hiding in a place where it is not easy to reach with vacuum cleaner or its attachment. Hold and push the tape on the insects and collect them in a plastic bag. Look out for bed bug eggs. They are very small, about the size of a dust particle. Their color is yellowish white. And they are very sticky. You will have to use a hard brush to scrub them off. Collect them in plastic bags. When you feel confident that you have cleaned the entire room thoroughly, remove the vacuum bag and seal it. Seal all other plastic bags where you collected the bed bugs. Promptly dump them in a dumpster. This step is very effective in removing a large portion of bed bug infestation.

Segregation: Let's acknowledge: Getting rid of bed bugs is very hard. So why not protect what you value most? Plastic bags or plastic containers can be very effective in creating a barrier against bed bugs. Use them to Store all your cloths and books. Make sure that the bedbugs can not reach your bed by pulling it away form the walls. Now we want to make sure that the bedbugs can not crawl up the bed from the floor. Tuck bed linens and cover tightly so that they do not touch the floor. Bed frame and the legs of the bed should be protected by using double sided tape on them. Use bed bug interceptors to protect legs of the bed, couch, sofa etc. You can buy bed bug interceptors from the web or use glass or small pots/pans/dish with very smooth surface for the same. This will make it impossible or extremely difficult for bed bugs to climb up your bed.

Water/Heat control to kill bed bugs: High temperature (above 120 F/50 C) can easily kill bed bugs. Identify the items which can be washed safely e.g. cloths, curtains, shoes etc. Wash them thoroughly at high temperature. Items which can not be washed but can be put in a dryer should be identified. Run them through hot dryer for two cycles at high temperature. Some professional dryer achieve very high temperatures, which are good for killing the bedbugs. What about bed bugs hiding inside the cracks and holes? You can use steam to kill them. Buy a steamer from Amazon, Wal-Mart etc and steam them away. This is a very powerful strategy for killing bed bugs.

We wish you a speedy and long lasting elimination of bed bugs! - 30195

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Home Renovations DIY

By Colin Jones

It seems that there has been a wane in consumer confidence in the building and construction industry of late. This may be because of the scams shown on television or the bribery and corruption rampant in the corporate sector, but it is almost certainly the same motivation why so many are now carrying out home improvements by themselves.

And why shouldn't they? A little knowledge of the technical aspects combined with an eye for creativity is often enough to complete the home improvement on your own.

Why are people turning to DIY home improvements?

There are many individuals trying to pass themselves off as construction workers, although they do not have a lot of expertise in construction or home maintenance and they are literally are out there right now practising, learning their trades on homes like yours and mine across the country.

As a result, homeowners are finding that the jobs are not being finished to their liking. At times they are even pre-paying for services that do not get done or were not part of the arrangement.

You do not have to trust and pay someone to enhance your home. Why not have a go yourself?

You can augment your home?s existing concrete surfaces using acid stains, acrylic paints, epoxy paints, and scoring techniques.

If you are tired of looking at dull gray concrete, there are some simple projects if you are earnest about having a go at home improvement DIY, you can easily give your patio, driveway or garage a refreshing new look.

Attractive concrete work costs about double that of standard concrete, which is why many people cannot afford it.

However, there are inexpensive methods to beautify concrete after it has cured, without having to pay skilled tradesmen.

Acid-based concrete stains are becoming more and more fashionable for coloring concrete surfaces. They chemically react with the fibres in the cement material to produce permanent color with a variegated or mottled appearance similar to that of marble. This results in a natural, stylish looking surface.

Water-based concrete stains are an alternative to acid stains but are much more user friendly because they are so much less dangerous. These stains do not chemically react with the concrete; they are absorbed into the porous surface and act like a dye. The big benefit of water based stains is the wide array of colors available.

If you want to risk going beyond the basic staining of your concrete, consider using some scoring techniques to create patterns on the surface.

You can make your concrete resemble a tiled floor for instance. It is just up to your imagination. A mini angle grinder with a 4 inch cutting wheel is the ideal device for this.

The important thing to bear in mind when scoring is to draw the pattern on the concrete first and make sure you are pleased with the way it looks because scoring is irreversible.

Epoxy paints make an excellent coating for garage floors and cellar floors. Many industrial floors have epoxy coatings because of their hardiness and resilience to chemical spills as well as their appearance.

In recent years, however, it has become very popular for residential use with the availability of an growing quantity of different colors. This is not a tricky job, but the key to successful application is surface preparation.

Epoxy paints have also become available in a water based form making it safe for the DIY'er and perfect for indoor jobs. They cost a little more than stains. For a 400 square foot area, you'll spend about $200 for the materials required for this project.

So, you see? You do not have to spend big money to improve your home. You have the ability to do it yourself. With a few instructions and a little bit of work, anyone can turn dull concrete into a work of art of their own. - 30195

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Bedbug Bites and Their Habitats

By Renee Garcia

What are the usual insects that you see at your house? Most people complain about mosquitoes, cockroaches, or spiders. But have you had bedbugs at home? It is rather unfortunate that my house has bedbugs. How did I find out? Well, I kept waking up because of these itchy bites on my back. The bite marks were pinkish and flat. After a few sleepless nights, I decided to go see my doctor.

The doctor was able to identify that what I have are bedbug bites because of the pattern. He told me that the linear pattern, like 3 in a row, is exclusive to bedbug bites. And since I only get bitten after sleeping in my room, he told me to start checking for bedbugs there.

The doctor prescribed topical corticosteroids for the bedbug bites. After application, the itchiness subsided and the bite marks disappeared. My doctors advice was to refrain from scratching the bite marks as this will only cause scars.

I went home and read first how to find and identify bedbugs. I started with the mattress. Since my mattress has been with me for so long, I already saw cracks in it. These can be hiding places of my bedbugs!

I also saw brown and red spots on the mattress. According to what I read, the red spots are from blood of crushed bedbugs while the brown spots are their feces. Yikes, I am sleeping on a mattress with bedbug poop!

These evidences made me surer that I will indeed find bedbugs in my mattress. Upon inspection, I saw adult and nymphs. The adult bedbugs measured about 4 to 5 mm in length. The nymphs were as small as the seeds of an apple. Adult bedbugs have reddish-brown, wingless, flat, oval, and banded bodies. The nymphs, on the other hand, were light and translucent.

Now, I must treat my mattress to get rid of the bedbugs. I also needed to check everything that was close to the mattress like the bed frame, floors, drawers, night stand, linens, and others. I breathed a sigh of relief upon finding out that only my mattress was infested.

I bought a vinyl mattress cover. This seals my mattress inside. Now, my bedbugs wont be able to bite me. No food means death in at least 6 months. - 30195

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Bed bugs - How To Get Rid Of Without Using Chemicals, In Three Easy Steps!

By Peter N King

Bed bug victims know how difficult it is to get rid of them! It is a long drawn battle against these irritating, sleep destroying bugs. Using pesticides may not be first choice for some as it introduces a lot of chemicals in your home. So people get creative and try different solutions.

Here are three simple steps you can take for getting rid of bed bugs without using chemicals: Physical removal or elimination, Isolation and Water/Temperature control

Killing bedbugs is difficult and for quicker and permanent results, you will have to combine several options. Here are the solutions in detail:

Physical elimination: In this step we identify the bed infestations and remove them by using a vacuum cleaner, hard brush or a sticky tape. Like all other animals and insects, Bed bugs prefer to hide close to their prey. They are usually found in bed room furniture and sometimes even in living room furniture. Mattress, box spring, headboard, dresser, behind wall paper and under loose carpet, inside bed linen, behind curtains, picture frames, mirrors, under the chairs, couches etc. Examine all of them thoroughly. Examine the edges of box spring, mattress and bed frame. Turn over box spring and mattress and check underneath. Remove mattress and box spring from the bed frame examine the head board. When you find bed bugs, use a vacuum cleaner to collect them. If the infestation can not be reached with vacuum cleaner or its attachment, use a sticky tape. Press the sticky tape hard on them and then put it in a plastic bag. During your search, you may come across bed bug eggs. They are yellowish white sticky balls. They are very tiny about the size of a pin head. Scrub them off with a hard brush and put them in plastic bags. Remove the vacuum bag and seal it and quickly throw it in a dumpster. A large portion of bed bugs can be removed by this step.

Segregation: Let's acknowledge: Getting rid of bed bugs is very hard. So why not protect what you value most? Plastic bags or plastic containers can be very effective in creating a barrier against bed bugs. Use them to Store all your cloths and books. Make sure that the bedbugs can not reach your bed by pulling it away form the walls. Now we want to make sure that the bedbugs can not crawl up the bed from the floor. Tuck bed linens and cover tightly so that they do not touch the floor. Bed frame and the legs of the bed should be protected by using double sided tape on them. Use bed bug interceptors to protect legs of the bed, couch, sofa etc. You can buy bed bug interceptors from the web or use glass or small pots/pans/dish with very smooth surface for the same. This will make it impossible or extremely difficult for bed bugs to climb up your bed.

Water/Heat control to kill bed bugs: High temperature (above 120 F/50 C) can easily kill bed bugs. Identify the items which can be washed safely e.g. cloths, curtains, shoes etc. Wash them thoroughly at high temperature. Items which can not be washed but can be put in a dryer should be identified. Run them through hot dryer for two cycles at high temperature. Some professional dryer achieve very high temperatures, which are good for killing the bedbugs. What about bed bugs hiding inside the cracks and holes? You can use steam to kill them. Buy a steamer from Amazon, Wal-Mart etc and steam them away. This is a very powerful strategy for killing bed bugs.

Wishing you a quick and successful elimination of bed bugs! - 30195

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Mosquito Plants Explained

By Andrew Marshall

I made this page because I know a lot of people have the same main question as I did when I heard about mosquito plants. You hear about all the machines, chemicals, etc. to get rid of nature?s biggest pest, but still have the question.

Do mosquito plants do the trick?

Before we look into the effectiveness the mosquito plants have, let?s look at some background information on the subject.

Made of citronella grass and scented geranium, the mosquito plant blends well to give out an odor that keeps mosquitoes away. These can be purchased just about anywhere when summer is about to start.

When buying mosquito plants, you need to think of where you want to put them. Most claim they work the best in areas with a lot of people walking. The odors are put out at a higher rate with such interaction.

Bug sprays always seem to be so over-produced. You have all kinds of chemicals that smell weird thrown onto your body, and you feel sticky. If you want an organic way of keeping them off of you, the mosquito plant has oils you can rub on your skin. Just make sure you aren?t allergic to the plant before spreading it.

Planting a new mosquito plant also needs to be done somewhere that is warm and dry. This is so it will grow to be big, thus putting out more mosquito repellent.

The cost of these mosquito plants vary depending on the size you want. A small one can cost just 5 dollars, while big ones cost around 50 dollars. These are available at all the local nurseries and green houses.

Online retailers also offer great deals if you want to go that route. They will ship to your doorstep if you want, and for usually cheaper than local stores. If you want a large variety, this might be your best option to buy a mosquito plant. - 30195

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Electronic Bug Zapper

By Owen Jones

The indoor bug killer is the best way of ridding your immediate vicinity of insects, especially the flying ones such as mosquitoes. The electric insect killer vaporizes any insect from a mosquito to a gnat instantly on contact with a pleasingly loud, electrical 'zap'!

However, this does not mean to say that the electric insect killer cannot be used outdoors, so long as it is not raining. It should be handled just like any other high voltage electrical equipment. Keep the indoor insect zapper dry and please do not use it when you are standing in the pool!

Models do vary a lot, but there are really only two types of hand held insect zapper: the battery operated bug killer and the rechargeable electric bug zapper. Both are equally effective at killing bugs and employ the same principle.

The indoor insect killer looks like a 'kids' tennis racquet, but with three layers of 'strings', which are in fact wires. The innermost grid of wires becomes live at the touch of a button while the other two networks, one on either side, are earths.

When an insect is trapped between the wires of the electric insect zapper, it creates a short, which evaporates it instantaneously with a loud crack. The indoor insect zapper will kill other insects too, but they tend to fry rather than explode.

I have been using the rechargeable sort for more than five years and am extremely satisfied with the electric bug killer. In fact, the electric bug zapper has come a long way in the last few years. A fully charged electric insect killer is strong enough to last for a few hundred swipes and will hold it's charge, when unused, for weeks without any appreciable discharge.

The battery recharge unit will take intensive use for the best part of a year, although its ability to hold a charge for a few weeks gradually reduces after six or seven months.

The latest indoor bug killer I've used has a main on/off switch, a light that shines when it is live (the brightness of this light also gives an indication of the battery's strength) and a light that comes on when the zapper is plugged in on recharge.

The instructions suggest that the bug zapper should be (re)charged for about sixteen hours. However, I usually put it on charge over night once or twice every week or two, although the hand held bug zapper shows a large increase in performance with only a few hours recharging.

The latest model I've seen also comes with a strong light called a 'headlamp'. I have found this very useful when walking in the garden, but I'm not sure whether it's meant to lure the flies in the dark so that you can zap them if you're feeling bored or just vindictive. You know, a bit like an Anglerfish.

I've used the headlamp on my electric insect killer for that too, but the headlamp uses a lot of battery power. All in all, the hand held bug zapper is a big asset to any outdoor event. The hand held bug killer is useful to 'clean out' your bedroom before retiring; it's unbeatable for evening mosquitoes and it will clear a lunch table of wasps too. - 30195

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Consider Pest Control Environment Friendly Ideas

By Clark Harrington

Why use environmentally friendly pest controls? It is known that chemical pesticides kill insects effectively but these chemicals can also be lethal to humans and animals alike and lead to ecological concerns if not used properly and properly managed. On the other hand natural pesticides are usually more ecological and are way more conducive to environmental sustainability.

The following list contains environmentally friendly ideas for bug elimination in your garden. They're worth trying before using chemical insecticides.

* A saucer of beer will lure and drown slugs and snails.

* To combat mould quarter fill a waste bin with seaweed, cover with water and leave for many weeks. Dilute the mix to the percentage of one part seaweed stew to 6 parts water before application.

* Make a chive spray to reduce mildew on zucchini and squish plants by steeping 1 cup of sliced chive leaves and three cups of water for many hours. Strain and add an equal part of water before spraying.

* Aphids can be squashed by hand, or blasted with a garden hose ( water restrictions permitting ). Aphids can also be discouraged by making a nasturtium spray. The spray is made by taking one cup of nasturtium leaves and one cup of water and carefully bringing to the boil over 15 mins. When the mix is cool, strain and spray.

* To protect young seeds make a protective collar from an old yogurt container.

* To deter aphids and caterpillars make a spray by boiling rhubarb leaves in water. Strain the mix and dilute to the proportion of one part rhubarb to four parts water.

* Gritty sawdust spread around sprouts will deter snails and slugs who hate the feel.

* To keep birds from eating your house grown fruit drape bird netting over trees or otherwise hang aluminum pie dishes or old CDs from the branches to make a reflection to frighten the birds away.

* Used coffee grounds spread around seeds will kill slugs and snails.

* Control pear and cherry slug by throwing wood ashes into the influenced trees. The ashes dehydrate the slugs. - 30195

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How to Inspect for Bedbugs

By Renee Garcia

Do you know when to start inspecting for bedbugs?

If you get sleepless nights and observe bite marks in the morning, you must first determine what is causing the bite marks. Bedbug bites are like mosquito bites because these are pink to red in color.

Bedbug bites can either be raised or flat and these usually have a pattern. For example, you will find 4 or more bites in a row. When a bedbug is disturbed during feeding, it usually moves a bit farther from its initial position, causing the pattern.

The bedbug bites also cause itching and burning. Although the bites do not cause any disease, the itching and burning can bring discomfort. For treatment, topical corticosteroids are the most effective. These relieve the burning and itching as well as make the bite marks disappear.

Systemic corticosteroids and antihistamines have also been used for treatment. But these drugs only address the itching and burning.

Now that you have established that the bite marks were caused by bedbugs, you must start checking for the insects. Observe when and where the bite marks usually appear. If these usually appear after sleeping on your bed, check the mattress first. Look for cracks as these can be the entry points of bedbugs. Red and brown spots also mean a bedbug infestation. The red spots are from blood of crushed bedbugs. The brown spots are the bedbugs feces.

After checking the mattress, also inspect other areas of the room like carpets, walls, bedposts, furniture, dressers, drawers, and others. Again, look for cracks as these are where bedbugs usually live.

Now that you have identified the area of infestation as well as the specific infested furnitures, you must make sure that nothing will come out and into the room. Bedbugs can travel easily through furniture, linens, and even shoelaces. After identifying the area of infestation, getting rid of the insects must be done as soon as possible. - 30195

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