Saturday, January 29, 2011
mosquito protection.wmv
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Rosey - Matt Buechele (ORIGINAL SONG)
Friday, January 21, 2011
Black Fly, Buh-Bye!
Monday, January 17, 2011
The Killer Bee - A Background of America's Most Dangerous Bee
Arthur Herzog has made a novel out of them, countless movies and television series' have been inspired by them, professional wrestlers and baseball players are named after them, and various musical artists from hip hop to heavy metal have made songs about them. What is it about killer bees that has the public in such a frenzy whenever they're mentioned? Perhaps it's the huge colonies that can darken the sky when they move, or the potential lethality of killer bee attacks, or maybe even the fact that these bees were originally bred by humans. Whatever the cause for emotion, killer bees are now a part of the national and even global psyche.
Killer bees or Africanized Bees, as they're more properly called were born when biologist Warwick E. Kerr tried to breed a special kind of bee that was hardier and more productive than the European honeybee. After breeding the European variety with the more aggressive bees from Southern Africa, the first Africanized or 'killer' bees were born. And after their accidental release, the Africanized bee has all but conquered several parts of the United States and beyond.
The killer or Africanized bees have several distinct characteristics that set set them apart from the regular honeybee. First off, they tend to swarm much more frequently and usually travel great distances in response to dwindling food supplies. And another reason why they're very dangerous is because they have more guard bees than usual and are known in general to attack intruders relentlessly and in full force. This aggression combined with widespread range and mobility makes the killer bee a specie to be wary of, especially for those living in the more southern states of the country.
Actually an Africanized bee's venom is hardly stronger than a regular bee's but they are considered more dangerous because of their much larger numbers when attacking as well as the ferocity by which they will protect their territory. They are however not as lethal as many of the pop culture releases and sensationalist news reports would suggest with much fewer fatalities over a period of several years than, say, venomous snakes. But having a killer bee infestation is serious stuff, when looked at from any angle.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Treating Cluster Flies in the Home Or Workplace
CLUSTER FLY (POLLENIA RUDIS)
The Cluster Fly is named so due to its habit of clustering and hibernating in large numbers in buildings and loft spaces. This fly is commonly found throughout Europe and the UK. These flies are not classed as a pest species, but often require treatment due to their large numbers. During the summer and early autumn these flies are of no consequence. As the season cools they seek shelter in nooks and crannies in houses and other buildings. As temperatures drop they search for more protection and frequently form vast clustering masses in roof spaces and lofts, with several thousand flies clustered together. It has been observed that a single house or building in a row of similar buildings will be chosen year after year for this clustering phenomenon. Such large numbers of these flies can produce a sickly smell. If warmed up either accidentally or artificially they may emerge from hibernation and become a nuisance to the people using the building.
The adult cluster fly is a fairly large species at around 10mm in length and a wingspan of around 20mm; it has large reddish compound eyes. the thorax (body) has a distinctive dark greyish/ olive colour and is covered in golden hairs. When resting the wings are held tight on top of the abdomen.
The adult female lays her eggs loosely on and around damp soil, beneath dead and rotting leaves etc. after about a week the larvae hatch from the eggs and actively seek earthworms to which they cling and bore through the body wall. The conventionally shaped fly maggots develop within the earthworm. The larvae have been observed to push their hind ends back through the earthworm's body wall to allow their breathing spiracles to gain access to free air. At or near to the end of the earthworms life the larva will bore its way out and pupates in the soil. Since this is a free-living field insect, the life cycle is very dependent on weather conditions. In Britain it seems that two generations per year are common, but in hot summers up to four generations are possible.
There are various different ways of treating for cluster flies. The easiest way to deal with them is to use mini smoke generators and this will kill the nest off. An installation of an automatic dispensing insecticide system would be beneficial to stop further infestation occurring. When using smoke bombs or smoke generators to control cluster flies remember to make sure that bats are not present and water tanks are fully covered.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Ant Pest Control - How to Exterminate Them Naturally With Green Products
Living in a warm climate is great. You get to go to the beach if you live near the Atlantic Ocean in South Florida. In fact, some people are so fortunate that they even have a swimming pool in their backyard. This is just a little of the positive stuff about South Florida. We do have our downside of Hurricanes and and abundant supply of mold that loves our homes too. One thing that a lot of people do not talk about is all the ants that like living here also. We have a large variety of different species that thrive in this climate too. The climate and Sunshine is perfect for them to multiply.
Ants are a very adaptive species and are very persistent in getting what they want. They can be a real nuisance in trying to keep them under control. If you look in your yard, you will eliminate them today in one area and a week later, there they are again in another location. It is impossible to keep them out of your home also. They just keep moving to a new location. When you thought you had them under control, there they are again. Keeping them out of your home is the first line of defense. Sealing all holes where they can enter into your house is important. Seal all cracks and any small openings. Keep trees and shrubs away from your home. Cut off branches to prevent ants from entering from shrubbery and trees.
I had some ants recently that took me using a Baiting System almost one month to get rid of them. I applied the bait several times, they took it and slowly the colony died. Using toxic pest control chemicals is not an option for me because of my Allergies to Pesticides. There are a lot of people out there who have Allergies to Pesticides too. All of us use a Baiting System and Boric Acid. In the last 15 years, not once have I sprayed Pesticides in my home. So, it is important to remember that you do not need to spray toxic pest control chemicals in your home for ants. Baiting Systems and Boric Acid works very well. If you do not want to do this job yourself, hire a Professional Pest Control Company that will do what is call IPM or "Integrated Pest Management" in your house. Just call them and tell them what your want.
One of the most important things to remember about ants, keep your home clean and free of food crumbs. By do this, you will eliminate all food sources and control them. Keep all leftovers in sealed containers to prevent Ants from finding them and leading other fellow pests to the food. Keep your Kitchen clean on a daily basis and you will not have these pests there looking for crumbs to eat.
In conclusion, ants love warm and humid climates. They are a very persistent species and adapt quickly to changing circumstances in their lives. IPM or "Integrated Pest Management" Systems uses the least toxic system to control pests. If you are Allergic to Pesticides, you cannot use Chemical Pest Control Systems in your home. Baiting Systems and Boric Acid works well in keeping then under control. If you feel that you have been affected by a Professional Pest Control Chemical, contact your Doctor immediately.
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