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Anyone storing paint tins in shed told to do one thing or face cost
Storing leftover paint in the shed is a common blunder. Proper storage of paint is crucial ... The smell of pet food lures ...
How to Manage Backyard Ticks, Mosquitos, and Other Bugs During a Mild Winter
Do daily tick checks and wear insect repellent. Not only check your own body for ticks, but check your pets for ticks, too.
From nutrient deficiency to lack of light and more, fix common houseplant problems with these tips
Houseplants add beauty to any indoor space, but they can sometimes face issues that impact their health. Issues like ...
What is that creeping on your window? A guide to the insects invading your house
Other pests that can find their way inside your home are lace bugs (Corythucha spp. and Stephanitis spp.). These insects can ...
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The Most Common Christmas Cactus Pests and Diseases
Christmas and other holiday cactuses are classic houseplants that, when given the right care, can live for generations. Lucky ...
This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes
Snake lungworm disease, which infects at least 19 snake species, is poised to spread throughout the southeastern U.S.
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Mechanosensory origins of “wet dog shakes” – a tactic used by many hairy mammals – uncovered in mice
Wet dog shakes” – a common reflex behavior shared among many hairy mammals and designed to expel water and irritants from their coats – happens when particular mechanoreceptors are activated, ...
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Giant rats might be the next hot tool for catching wildlife poachers
Giant African rats, already used to sniff out land mines, can do the same for smuggled rhino horns, elephant tusks and other common contraband, researchers report.
Rats will ‘leave your garden in a hurry’ if you grow five plants they sense as ‘dangerous’
Rats rely on their scent of smell to find food and avoid dangerous situations so a pest expert has shared five plants that ...