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2012年9月17日星期一

Pest Control Is Seasonal But You Can Do-It-Yourself If You Know What Insects To Watch For And When

Spring is the season when we see the biggest armies of bugs marching against us.

They spent all winter hibernating. They all gathered in their nests, and colonies, staying warm. They slept with dreams of all that food we humans carelessly leave laying around for them to feast on.

Then suddenly the weather turns warm, and those bugs wake up. Next thing you know they come out of the nests and colonies all at once. It's like a cloud of pests that fills our air.

As they start moving about, and get busy with their food collecting activities, the swarm spreads out. Those bugs head out in different directions, and return to their homes separately. Their numbers seem smaller for a while.

Then the eggs start hatching. The insects start growing their families. Next it's summer, and the bugs are everywhere.

The first warm weather invaders are the ants. They crawl all over your kitchen counter, and through your cabinets, leaving their pheromone trails in your food.

You easily handle an ant problem if you use the right baits, and put those baits in the right places. A couple weeks to a month, and the ants disappear for two years or so.

The insect that pesters me the most is the fly. Especially those big black bottle flies. You know the ones that constantly buzz around your head when you're trying to concentrate.

They fly so slow that you think they're easy to knock out of the air - until you try to hit them. Seems like every time you reach out for that fly swatter it turns away, and buzzes off just out of reach.

You'll easily handle most of the warm weather invaders with sprays. Look for the bugs around windows and doors. The light streaming in from outside attracts them. Get a good spray with the insecticide suspended in the liquid. It lasts longer.

With summer come the mosquitoes too. Those bloodsuckers can ruin your cookouts all summer long. Using fans placed around the perimeter of your party area helps because mosquitoes are weak flyers. They have trouble flying against the flow of air from a fan.

As fall comes on the insects start thinning out. Cooler weather starts driving them back toward the nest. They're on their way back to another hibernation period. Except for the cockroaches, and the spiders. Those pests are with you all year.

You can't get rid of roaches with a spray. You need baits for those guys or they'll keep coming back.

Spiders are tricky. Some are good guys; they help keep the other insects from bugging you so much. But the Brown Recluse is so abundant in homes these days that you can't know if you're safe or not. Learn to identify the recluse, and you'll feel more secure. Just squirt him with a spray, and leave the friendly spiders alone.

Fall is when you get that new attack from the mice and rats. When cold weather comes, they move from their burrows in the yard to the nice warm walls of your home.

Dealing with rodents is a matter of personal choice. You have your choice of many techniques from glue boards, to traps, to baits. Which technique you use depends on how much mess you want to deal with, and how much smell you can endure.

Insects and rodents are creatures of habit. They don't change their ways, and they invade your space at their own times of year.

Learn to identify the type of pest that's invading your home. Learn what times of year each pest invades, and watch for the seasonal invaders. Learn how to best treat for the pest that's troubling you.

When you do that do-it-yourself pest control is a cinch.

Joseph Jackson is an experienced pest control technician and author of BUG RIDDANCE a how to guide for performing do-it-yourself pest control for controlling a variety of insects, mice, and rats.

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2012年8月29日星期三

Bugs To Watch Out For In The Wilderness

There are certain bugs that you really need to look out for when you are outdoors. Really, when you go out into the wilderness, you are entering insect territory. Don't feel bad if the bugs start biting you or even stinging you, because you have now entered their land. It's nothing personal - they just want to look out for themselves like every other living thing on the planet.

Because there are so many bugs around, make sure that you wear insect-repellant anytime that you step outdoors into the wilderness. An insect-repellant can make you seem invisible to a bug, but wearing perfume or cologne might make you seem even more attractive. This is the same with brightly colored clothing as many types of insects are attracted to bright colors.

Here are a couple bugs that you really need to look out for...

Spiders

A number of different spiders are some of the most poisonous insects on the planet. Black widows are among the deadliest. You can easily and quickly recognize a black widow because they have an hourglass shape body as well as a white, red or orange spot on their abdomen. If you get bitten by a black widow, you can have severe pain, shivering, weakness and sweats that can last several days and even lead to more serious issues.

You should also take a look at the Fiddleback spider, an insect that you want to watch out for. It has a light spot on its back that resembles a violin, hence its name. You might have also heard this type of spider called a Brown Recluse because it hides in dark places. If you are bitten by a brown recluse, you might suffer from tissue degeneration around the site of the bite.

Scorpions

Depending on where you are, you may or may not need to watch out for scorpions. They are mostly present in dry and hot climates like deserts. Most of them are either brown or black and they live a nocturnal life pattern, which means they are really only active at night. They have adapted to their harsh climate by developing a light yellow or green coloring so they can blend into the environment around them. They grow to an average of about 2 1/2 cm but there are some that can grow as large as 20 cm, mostly in Central America.

They sting with jointed tails and can cause immense pain. If you are stung by a scorpion, you should seek medical attention immediately because some are very poisonous. You should not confuse a scorpion with a Whip Scorpion or a Vinegar Roon, both of which have straight tails.

Bees and wasps

You can almost instantly recognized a bee because most of them have a plump and hairy body while a wasp or hornet is slender and has absolutely no hair. Some of these insects live in the ground in colonies while others build their homes hanging off of rooftops or branches.

Being stung by a bee or a wasp is more serious than most people take it. Anywhere from 8% to 12% of the human population has a severe allergy to bee stings, so any time that you are stung, you should seek medical attention. When a bee stings you, it will leave its stinger inside of your skin, along with a venom sac that will continue to pump venom into your system.

Keep in mind that you should be very low conscious of insects anytime that you are out in the wilderness. If you ever find yourself battling a colony of insects, just run away as quickly as you can and try to get to a safe place. Keeping your body close to a heat source like a campfire will help reduce the risk of being attacked by stinging insects.

If you have insect problems in the Kansas City Metro area, check out Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control. Our services are some of the best pest control Kansas City has to offer and we would love to help with your Kansas City pest control issues.

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2012年8月27日星期一

Itsy, Bitsy Spider! Venomous and Non-Venomous Spiders Dog Owners Should Watch For

If you are unsure whether or not the spider is venomous, you need to visit your vet immediately! Unfortunately due to their long hair, a spider bite is often hard to detect, until symptoms of serious distress begin to show.

DO NOT WASTE TIME! DO NOT SECOND GUESS!

There are a number of spiders in the U.S. that are poisonous. They include:

1. The Black Widow

· Northern Black Widow - Found from Southern Canada to Northern Florida - shiny, black on top, with a red hourglass divided into two separate markings on their bellies. Found anywhere, they prefer tree stumps, fallen logs, wood piles, stone walls, sheds, barns, garages and basements

· Southern Black Widow - Found commonly in Southeastern states from Texas to New York. Shiny black top, anvil shaped red hourglass on the belly. Can be found anywhere but prefers dark cool places such as wood piles, fallen logs, tree stumps, sheds, barns, compost piles, eaves.

· Western Black Widow - Found throughout the Western United States. Can be found anywhere. Often found underground, in mole, mice, and prairie dog holes. Shiny black top, perfect red hourglass on the belly.

2. Tarantulas - Large, hairy and found in Southern California, Mexico, Southern and Southwestern states. Prefer dry, warm climates. Shy, and will try to avoid people and pets, but will bite if confronted. Pet may go into anaphylactic shock - the shutting down of the circulatory system. Your dog could die, in less than 20 minutes, unless they receive immediate veterinary care.

3. Brown Spiders - including the Brown Recluse - Brown, with dark brown violin shaped marking on thorax (between head and body) and six eyes, arranged in pairs, rather than eight. Found throughout the United States. Prefer places to hide such as linen closets, clothing drawers, closets, shoes and laundry hampers. Seek immediate veterinary attention...bite can cause dangerous blood disorders in just a few days and develop into a massive ulcer.

An important factor to remember should you suspect your dog has been bitten by a spider; try to capture the spider! Bring it with you, so the vet can identify it before treating your pet for a venomous spider bite.

A regular spider bite may be painful, and cause swelling, but it can be treated with first aid.

First Aid - Non-venomous bite:

· Restrain the dog - crate, pen or restrict them to the smallest room in the house, usually a bathroom for 2-6 hours

· Wash the wound area with COLD water and soap

· Place cold wet towel to wound site

· Apply ice to the cold, wet towel, for 15 - 30 minutes several times per day to reduce swelling and prevent the venom from spreading to brain and heart

· Watch for infection, fever, swelling, discharge, and hot, red, swollen areas sensitive to the touch

Venomous Bite - Requires Immediate veterinary attention! Until then:

· Check pulse and heartbeat.

· If necessary, begin CPR

· Crate or carry your dog to the car- to prevent venom from spreading to brain or heart - DO NOT MAKE THEM WALK!

· Watch for chills, labored breathing, fever, anaphylactic shock

· Keep bite area below heart level to slow spread of venom

· Wash wound area with COLD water and soap

· Place cold wet towel to wound site

· Apply ice pack to cold wet towel, it reduces swelling and numb area. Ice will decrease the circulation, slowing the spread of venom to brain and heart. Also may help reduce necrosis (tissue death)

Signs to watch for:

· Pale gums

· Fever

· Chills

· Swelling

· Convulsions

· Weakness

· Vomiting

· Diarrhea

· Rapid breathing

· Anaphylactic shock (circulatory system shuts down)

Bottom Line: DO NOT TAKE ANY CHANCES! If you suspect a venomous spider has bitten your dog, seek veterinary attention as soon as possible!

Watch for secondary infections. Your vet will prescribe the appropriate anti-biotic.

Expect your pet to be weak or even partially paralyzed for several days. Keep food and water nearby. Plan to carry and support them, when they have to relieve themselves.

Some dogs may continue to have seizures and require anti-seizure medication.

Karen A. Soukiasian, GOOD DOG! - DOG TRAINING - Owner/Trainer, St. Augustine, Florida - AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Evaluator http://www.freewebs.com/gooddogsite

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2012年7月21日星期六

Itsy, Bitsy Spider! Venomous and Non-Venomous Spiders Dog Owners Should Watch For

DO NOT WASTE TIME! DO NOT SECOND GUESS!

There are a number of spiders in the U.S. that are poisonous. They include:

1. The Black Widow

A regular spider bite may be painful, and cause swelling, but it can be treated with first aid.

First Aid - Non-venomous bite:

· Restrain the dog - crate, pen or restrict them to the smallest room in the house, usually a bathroom for 2-6 hours

· Wash the wound area with COLD water and soap

· Place cold wet towel to wound site

· Apply ice to the cold, wet towel, for 15 - 30 minutes several times per day to reduce swelling and prevent the venom from spreading to brain and heart

· Watch for infection, fever, swelling, discharge, and hot, red, swollen areas sensitive to the touch

Venomous Bite - Requires Immediate veterinary attention! Until then:

· Check pulse and heartbeat.

· If necessary, begin CPR

· Crate or carry your dog to the car- to prevent venom from spreading to brain or heart - DO NOT MAKE THEM WALK!

· Watch for chills, labored breathing, fever, anaphylactic shock

· Keep bite area below heart level to slow spread of venom

· Wash wound area with COLD water and soap

· Place cold wet towel to wound site

· Apply ice pack to cold wet towel, it reduces swelling and numb area. Ice will decrease the circulation, slowing the spread of venom to brain and heart. Also may help reduce necrosis (tissue death)

Signs to watch for:

· Pale gums

· Fever

· Chills

· Swelling

· Convulsions

· Weakness

· Vomiting

· Diarrhea

· Rapid breathing

· Anaphylactic shock (circulatory system shuts down)

Bottom Line: DO NOT TAKE ANY CHANCES! If you suspect a venomous spider has bitten your dog, seek veterinary attention as soon as possible!

Watch for secondary infections. Your vet will prescribe the appropriate anti-biotic.

Expect your pet to be weak or even partially paralyzed for several days. Keep food and water nearby. Plan to carry and support them, when they have to relieve themselves.

Some dogs may continue to have seizures and require anti-seizure medication.

Karen A. Soukiasian, GOOD DOG! - DOG TRAINING - Owner/Trainer, St. Augustine, Florida - AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Evaluator http://www.freewebs.com/gooddogsite

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2012年7月15日星期日

Bugs To Watch Out For In The Wilderness

Here are a couple bugs that you really need to look out for...

Spiders

Scorpions

Bees and wasps

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2012年6月11日星期一

Bugs To Watch Out For In The Wilderness

Here are a couple bugs that you really need to look out for...

Spiders

Scorpions

Bees and wasps

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2012年5月28日星期一

Itsy, Bitsy Spider! Venomous and Non-Venomous Spiders Dog Owners Should Watch For

DO NOT WASTE TIME! DO NOT SECOND GUESS!

There are a number of spiders in the U.S. that are poisonous. They include:

1. The Black Widow

A regular spider bite may be painful, and cause swelling, but it can be treated with first aid.

First Aid - Non-venomous bite:

· Restrain the dog - crate, pen or restrict them to the smallest room in the house, usually a bathroom for 2-6 hours

· Wash the wound area with COLD water and soap

· Place cold wet towel to wound site

· Apply ice to the cold, wet towel, for 15 - 30 minutes several times per day to reduce swelling and prevent the venom from spreading to brain and heart

· Watch for infection, fever, swelling, discharge, and hot, red, swollen areas sensitive to the touch

Venomous Bite - Requires Immediate veterinary attention! Until then:

· Check pulse and heartbeat.

· If necessary, begin CPR

· Crate or carry your dog to the car- to prevent venom from spreading to brain or heart - DO NOT MAKE THEM WALK!

· Watch for chills, labored breathing, fever, anaphylactic shock

· Keep bite area below heart level to slow spread of venom

· Wash wound area with COLD water and soap

· Place cold wet towel to wound site

· Apply ice pack to cold wet towel, it reduces swelling and numb area. Ice will decrease the circulation, slowing the spread of venom to brain and heart. Also may help reduce necrosis (tissue death)

Signs to watch for:

· Pale gums

· Fever

· Chills

· Swelling

· Convulsions

· Weakness

· Vomiting

· Diarrhea

· Rapid breathing

· Anaphylactic shock (circulatory system shuts down)

Bottom Line: DO NOT TAKE ANY CHANCES! If you suspect a venomous spider has bitten your dog, seek veterinary attention as soon as possible!

Watch for secondary infections. Your vet will prescribe the appropriate anti-biotic.

Expect your pet to be weak or even partially paralyzed for several days. Keep food and water nearby. Plan to carry and support them, when they have to relieve themselves.

Some dogs may continue to have seizures and require anti-seizure medication.

Karen A. Soukiasian, GOOD DOG! - DOG TRAINING - Owner/Trainer, St. Augustine, Florida - AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Evaluator http://www.freewebs.com/gooddogsite

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2012年5月20日星期日