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How to Identify Poisonous House Spiders

by Shaddie

"Oh my God, kill it! KILL IT!" Outbursts like these are common throughout much of the United States, and indeed, the world, when a spider's cover is blown and they are forced to skitter this way and that... published 8 months ago

19 comments    how animals why

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Phylloxera Infestations in Grape Vinyards

by Wolfy

This article provides a thorough history of Phylloxera including it's deadly effect on the grape and wine industries, how it spreads, possible ways to prevent an outbreak, and what a Phylloxera outbreak is capable of doing to your vinyard. published 7 months ago

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Baking Soda... the Cheaper, Greener Cleaner!

by liquidnight_13

So why write about baking soda?? Once I found out this stuff went WAY beyond cookies, I just had to learn more! That's when I came across: "Baking Soda Bonanza" by Peter A. Ciullo. ... published 2 months ago

3 comments    family education finance

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The Big Cheese - Cat Repeller

by crazy-cat

I have always had a dog untill recently and Harvey the Golden Retreiver definately kept the cats out of our garden. Sadly, Harvey is no longer with us and now it seems like the cats are making their revenge!!... published 4 months ago

1 comment    home pets cats

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Growing and Propagating Hostas

by Pat Merewether

One thing y garden never runs out of is shade. I'm not complaining because the huge old trees that provide them are worth it, but it makes finding perennials a bit tricky until you learn about growing... published 5 months ago

3 comments    gardening garden green

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Wylie Pest Control

by giguere

Pest Control in Texas Texas is hot and humid and the perfect environment for all kinds of bugs. There are flies, fleas, mosquitoes, cinch bugs, fire ants, roaches, crickets, blister bugs, chiggers,... published 4 days ago

0 comments    home control bees

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Organic Pest Control

by spuds

Being able to control pests can seem like a never ending battle. I am not really a fan of using all sorts of chemicals to control pests. I recommend you try and control pests the organic way. Yes you really... published 9 months ago

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Easier Gardening With Mulch

by Pat Merewether

Mulch helps keep the moisture in the soil, can repel pests and make the garden more attractive. It also breaks down and revitalizes the soil. Over the years I've tried various kinds of mulch on my flower... published 5 months ago

1 comment    home how to gardening

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A Better MouseTrap

by Schatzie Speaks

An Idea for a Better Mousetrap Mice are small, slender rodents that occupy a variety of habitats. Compared to rats and other rodents, mice easily adapt to novel situations and objects (Mice: Biology). Mice... published 6 months ago

0 comments    mouse mice pests

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How to Care for Roses- Organically

by Bob Ewing

Roses- is there anything more beautiful than a rose in bloom, I mean in the plant world, of course. The first step to caring for your roses is to know which rose you have. Roses are classified into a... published 8 months ago

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