Americans are often ill prepared for the various exotic diseases they may unfortunately encounter when traveling abroad. One such disease is malaria. Malaria is most common in Asia and Africa. It is so common there, that many of the people who reside there have had it multiple times. Malaria is not so common in the ...
Mosquitoes have been pestering animals for thousands of years, sucking their blood and causing those itchy, unpleasant little welts. To control mosquitoes, many people opt for chemical sprays, candles and various other methods that can be costly over time, but also harmful to the environment. Fortunately, there are many natural methods for repelling mosquitoes. Plants ...
1. Fishing License Make sure that you take your fishing license with you. If you are age 18 or older you need a fishing license. It is good that you bought one, but you must remember to have it with you when fishing. It does you no good if you leave it at home. I ...
If you are thinking about moving to Hawaii or if you are planning a Hawaiian vacation, you should prepare yourself for some of the stinging and biting insects and other pests that are commonly found in the Hawaiian islands. Many of them may be very different from what you are used to at home and ...
Neem tree is generally considered to be an air purifier and preventive against malarial fever, acne , pimples and cholera. All parts of the tree possess medicinal properties. The leaves are useful in relieving flatulence, promoting the removal of catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes, and in increasing secretion and discharge of urine. ...
Effective mosquito control is necessary wherever there is standing water. The likelihood of mosquito infestation is quite probable in these areas. To enjoy the outdoors, individuals need to be active in how they handle their surroundings. Iowa residents understand the use of effective mosquito control to attain a pest free environment while enjoying nature during ...
Last year we had a mosquito epidemic in the backyard. It made for some miserable barbecues. In fact, we had to run for cover more than once. Luckily, we found an all natural mosquito repellant yard spray that worked. We don’t believe in spraying chemicals where the kids play and breathe. Plus, there’s the run-off ...
Oranges are a real ray of sunshine on the tongue, especially in the winter. The left over orange peels are tossed out in the garbage by most of us, but there’s a long list of alternative uses for the peels: 1. Compost If you’re throwing them away anyway, consider adding them to a compost pile ...
Heartworm is a parasite that has made huge inroads into our canine and feline population in the past years causing serious health concerns for pets across the nation. The most unfortunate aspect of canine and feline heartworm infestations is that they are almost completely preventable. I will discuss the history of heartworms, infection, clinical signs, ...