Articles for tag: Moles

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Stoichiometry: Going from Grams to Moles

The grams to moles formula can be used for two things: finding the number of moles of a different substance by using the grams you have given, or using the grams given to find moles of the same substance. We know this formula will do that because stoichiometry uses the laws of conservation of mass, ...

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Tips for Using a Mole Trap

Most people who like to maintain a nice lawn will at some point find themselves muttering uncomplimentary things about moles. Others will twist an ankle by stepping into a mole run in the dark. Children enjoy stomping around on the raised mounds generated by moles as they travel. Moles can be helpful creatures. Everyone is ...

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When a Doctor Should Check Your Moles

Most of us have them, small pigmented cells on our skin that are known as moles. They may appear alone or in clusters. Most moles change a little and size and appearance over the years, and most are harmless. However, there are warning signs that indicate when it is time to have your moles examined ...

Skin Cancer Photos Serve as an Early Detection Tool

Detecting skin cancer in its earliest stages not only significantly increases the patient’s chance of making a full recovery, it can also save the patient from having to go through aggressive treatments which can have severe side effects. The key to early detection is in finding skin irregularities and recognizing them as possible skin tumors, ...

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Getting Rid of Lawn Rodents

No matter how well a gardener waters or fertilizes a lawn, some lawns can be completely ruined by creatures that burrow underground and feast on the lawn. Grubs and rodents are particularly bad for lawns and they can be quite resilient. That’s why gardeners have developed different ways of dealing with them over time. Types ...

Are the Big Moles on My Child Dangerous?

Are you worried about all those big moles on your child’s back? Most people are born without “birth marks.” A recent study shows that every beach vacation gives rise to a 5 percent increase in the appearance of small moles on a child. Dr. Joshua Fox says, “The development of new moles is of concern, ...

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How to Get Rid of Moles from Your Lawn

Whether you are a gardening enthusiast or a homeowner who “potters” occasionally, you may have encountered the dreaded mole! These creatures can wreak havoc to your lawn or garden esthetically. Tunnels and dirt mounds are more than just an eyesore to the homeowner, but a threat to vegetation and plants! While several methods have been ...

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Washington State Law: Illegal to Trap Moles

We’ve all seen the telltale earthen mounds that they leave in our perfectly manicured yard, but what types of rights do moles have? Recently, in Washington State, voters have enacted a law that would make any sort of trapping of moles illegal. Under the new law, anyone wishing to rid themselves of a mole would ...

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Moles – when to Be Concerned

What are Moles? Moles are clusters of pigmented cells that often appear as small, dark brown spots on the body. However, moles can come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Some people are born with moles while the majority will develop between 10 and 40 moles throughout life. New moles appear into ...