http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for dead insects Copyright 2008 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:08:54 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/dead+insects http://www.artwoo.com/article/insect-pest-control-a-necessity http://www.artwoo.com/article/insect-pest-control-a-necessity#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:36:25 +0000 insect pest controlplants that repel insectscontrol beeskinds of insectsparasitic waspschemical pesticideschoosing plants http://www.artwoo.com/article/insect-pest-control-a-necessity insect pest control include use of chemicals or use of organic methods to drive away these insects. These insects may be beneficial in some way to nature, but they are surely harmful for your gardens and lawns on which you may have spent a lot of time and effort. You should implement these various methods to get rid of these insects as diligently as you have planted your garden.

There are several methods available to get rid of these pests. However, you should ensure that the methods that you employ for insect pest control do not harm you as well. The use of chemicals in the form of pesticides may result in various kinds of diseases in your family. They might be effective in removing the pests, but they will harm your family in the process as well. Boric acid is a good pesticide that is a chemical that is used to repel insects. It is not as harmful as the other chemical pesticides and it is quite effective in getting rid of insects too.

There are several chemical free strategies for insect pest control you can employ to tackle the insect menace. The most effective strategy is choosing plants that repel insects. There are several species of plants that repel certain kinds of insects. Basil is a flower that repels flies and mosquitoes. A flower that repels insects like flies, mosquitoes, chiggers and fleas is the Pennyroyal. You can also plant Pennyroyal, Rosemary, Rue and Thyme in your house to get rid of insects from inside your house so that the plants inside your house are safe.

You can also use plants that attract certain kinds of insects and worms that eat certain other insects that may be harmful for your garden. These kinds of insects include pest control bees, lady bugs, lacewings and two different kinds of wasps insect which are parasitic wasps and ichneumon wasps. There are many types of plants available that attract these insects. You should however make sure that these insects do not in turn harm your existing garden. For most part, you must leave them alone, but if you find that your garden is still getting destroyed, you must take strict measures for insect pest control and use the powerful chemicals to get rid of all the insects and pests.

Whenever possible, you must refrain from using these chemicals and resort to natural methods to remove insects from your garden. You can afford to do this because there are several cheap and effective techniques for insect pest control that are available to get rid of these insects. Boiling herbs in water or essential provide you with solutions that you can use as pesticides which are totally safe when compared with the other chemical pesticides. If you follow this strictly, then eventually you will be rewarded with an insect free garden.Visit our website if you are interested in more articles about insect pest, insect pest control products, garden insect pest, insect pest control and more information.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/insect-classification-chart http://www.artwoo.com/article/insect-classification-chart#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:22:35 +0000 insect identification chartinsects groupinsect classificationwinged insectbutterflies and mothscrane flieswinged insects http://www.artwoo.com/article/insect-classification-chart insect identification chart which may be helpful for you to find out if the insect is harmful. The various species of insects can be divided into various types that will make it easier for you to identify a type of insect. It is important that you identify the kind of insects as you can take appropriate actions to mitigate the threats that the insect poses so that there is no damage to your household items or so that you do not contract any disease from these insects. There are various kinds of classifications available that will help you to be precise in your identification every time. Such level of accuracy requires professional training and this takes time. The focus here is on the basic level of insect identification capabilities.

There are essentially three different types of insects based on the criteria of wings in the insect classification chart. These are winged insects, wingless insects and modified winged insects. The more basic type of classification in winged insects group include types like one pair winged insect, two prominent winged insect and transparent or translucent winged insects. These are the more general classifications as these contain the maximum number of insect species in each type. The rest are more specific cases which would require further study. The one pair winged insect classification contains insects like flies, mosquitoes, crane flies etc. The distinguishing feature in this type is a membranous pair of wings. Its mouth is in some of the cases adopted for piercing. An example of this feature is the mosquito. The two prominent pair winged insect includes butterflies and moths. These are fairly well identified. The ones with transparent or translucent wings include insects like wasps and bees and ants that are winged. In this type, the unique feature is that the antennae are usually smaller than the body.

The wingless types of insects are the most in number and each type in this category, which belongs to the insect classification chart, also has lots of species that are included. There are a lot of categories that exist in this broad category of wingless insects. One such pair of categories is the parasitic and the non parasitic type of insects. The parasitic insects are usually found in mammals where they live of the blood they suck from the bodies. The more common ones are lice. Another insect that feeds on blood from warm blooded animals is the flea. This is also categorized into wingless insects. There are also other insects like cockroaches, walking stick, mantis, cricket and grasshoppers.

There are modified winged insects like beetles which are its most common form. There are also various other insects like walking stick, cockroaches, grasshoppers, crickets etc that can be put into this category. Beetles are the only unique species of insect that are present in this category. All the categories of internet classification chart have the same types of insects. The above example of cockroaches, walking stick and cricket and grasshoppers proves this and this show there is no clear cut technique to identify an insect. The effort you have to put as an insect identifier is high and you will have to study this extensively. The insect pictures will give you a further idea of how to identify insects.Visit our website if you are interested in more articles about insect pest, insect pest control products, garden insect pest, insect pest control and more information.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/attracting-males-through-female-pheromones http://www.artwoo.com/article/attracting-males-through-female-pheromones#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:25:00 +0000 female pheromonestypes of insectsmale dogshuman beings havefemale dogsanimalsmate http://www.artwoo.com/article/attracting-males-through-female-pheromones animals and insects have the need to mate and reproduce and that is why it is important to send out a message that could attract a possible mate. Female pheromones are regarded as one of the best tools for the female species to attract a possible mate. According to scientists, females, regardless of their species can send out a message via the female pheromones to let the males know that they are ready for reproduction.

In the case of animals and insects, the response of the male on the message sent through the female pheromones can be quite overwhelming. In some types of insects, the radius of reach of the pheromones can be up to 6.2 miles. Since the message can reach a lot of males insects, chances are male insects will flock to the female. In some cases, the competition may become fierce that could result in death for some of the insects.

The role of the female pheromones in the reproductive process cannot be overly emphasized especially in the lower forms of animals. To cite a concrete example, let us take the case of dogs that are in heat. Studies show that female dogs that are in heat send out a scent or emit a form of chemical that the male dogs often recognize even at a distance.

As the male dogs receive the message from the female, the male becomes sexually aroused and may become aggressive. More often than not, male dogs that caught pheromones of the female dog would display symptoms of stress. Unless the male dog is released to seek out the female dog that is in heat, the male dog will become so stressed out that he could end up howling and barking throughout the day and long into the night.

Unlike in the case of animals where the female pheromones are considered as very strong, the female pheromones in human beings have a more subtle effect. According to researchers and experts, female human beings do send out sexual messages to the males -- however, such messages are more subtly conveyed.

Furthermore, unlike in the insects and other animals where the males are free to openly respond to the invitation of the female that is in heat, male human beings are thankfully prevented by social norms from going after the female like animals and insects do! Although, some men make one wonder... Tisha Diaz recommends scented and unscented pheromones for men and women. http://www.pheromonespro.com/ ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-an-insect-identification-guide http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-an-insect-identification-guide#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:29:29 +0000 outer anglesharmful insectscale insectsinsect identificationinsect speciestwo wingsanthropoids http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-an-insect-identification-guide
When we study the various identifications of insects, we get overwhelmed because of its many types. The purpose of insect identification is to guide and make us aware which insects or anthropoids are found.

Identification Guide on Insects

Ants - Super family Formicoidea is the group where all ants belong to. These insects are very distinct in appearance. There are a few other insects that look like them.

Cicadas - This is a group of insects known by its popular name, "harvest flies" or "cicadas". Sometimes they are called locusts. Cicadae are a group of large insects. It contains many tropical species. The bodies are large with a wide, rounded head, and with prominent eyes on the outer angles.

Cockroaches - This group of insects is very rich in the tropics. Few of them become domesticated. They are abundant in the colder parts of the world also. Cockroaches are the most persistent one. Insects of this family existed in great numbers in geologic period.

Fleas - Pulicidae is the name of the flea's group. They don't have wings. Their mouths are formed for sucking. The body is squeezed together from side to side.

Flies - These insects which are true flies have two wings. They belong to the Diptera group. These are the only insects that possess two wings, except for the males of the scale insects.

Grasshoppers - You will find this family anywhere. They are abundant in a number of species and individuals. Grasshoppers belong to the most harmful insect species that devastated lots of countries in the world like:

- Russia
- Portion of South Europe
- Africa
- Algeria
- India
- Cape Colony
- Argentine Republic and
- Some parts of the U.S.

Mosquitoes - These insects belong to the group Culicidae. This is a very important group though it is not a large one. There are a lot of mosquitoes in many localities. They pose as a great irritation to man and animals. This is also because mosquitoes are active agents in the transfer of disease.

Thrips - They belong to the order Physopoda. They are a much differentiated group. Thrips have no close relatives amongst other insects. Their features are:

- slender
- tiny
- four-winged (slender, very short, transparent, no veins wings)
- fringed
- long delicate hairs
- lay along the back of the abdomen when resting

The largest group of all groups is the Arthropoda. The members are found in the:

- seas
- fresh water
- land or
- flying freely

This group has remarkable differences in structure. Other animals taken together are less than one sixth as many as arthropods. Well-known members of this group are:

- lobsters
- crayfish and crabs
- scorpions
- spiders
- mites
- ticks
- centipedes and millipedes and
- insects

In the Hexapoda or insects, the body's segments are grouped in three distinct sections:

• head
• thorax
• abdomen

The head has antennae. The six legs are joined to the thorax. The four wings are usually present. They use air tubes to breathe. The group is categorically a terrestrial one and in many cases their early life is spent in water.

In our daily lives, we meet insects of some kinds. We are sometimes surprised what these insects are. They are often seen as pests in our garden. Sometimes we see them on:

- flowers
- shrubs
- crops
- pets

Thus, some of these insects are harmful stings. They can give minor to serious health threats to everyone.For more information on Insect Field Guides please visit our website.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/pet-insects-and-spiders http://www.artwoo.com/article/pet-insects-and-spiders#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:15:02 +0000 insects and spidersstick insectsleaf insectshissing cockroachesvenomousbee stingdelicate http://www.artwoo.com/article/pet-insects-and-spiders insects and spiders might not be to everyone's taste when it comes to choosing pets but they can bring a lot of fun and enjoyment. They are not cute and cuddly like a dog or cat, but they can be educational to a child.

And most insects and spiders are very clean and quiet and do not require a lot of social interaction. They do, though, require the same commitment to feeding, care and maintenance as a more traditional pet. For example, some tarantulas live for up to thirty years, so be aware of that before choosing one.

For a beginner, hissing cockroaches or a tarantula might be a good choice. Go for something that is not venomous or delicate. Leaf insects and stick insects are popular but they are quite fragile.

Before buying anything, you need to find out the local laws about keeping your exotic pet. You also need to find out what its diet, housing and special requirements are. You need to know how to handle your pet. Some insects are quite hardy but others are delicate and a young child could damage them without realizing. Find out if your choice of pet is venomous, how to handle it to avoid being bitten or stung and what to do if that does happen.

Some spiders and insects require special feeding. Hissing cockroaches are easy to feed, preferring fruit and vegetables, but tarantulas need special prey. Leaf and stick insects like fresh vegetation. An ant farm might be a good idea if you want something simple to care for. The ant farm only needs feeding once a week with a little piece of sugary bread and it can be educational for children.

A tarantula makes an interesting pet. Remember they can die from a short fall because their abdomen is delicate. They are venomous, some types more than others, but being stung is comparable to a bee sting (unless you are allergic).

Scorpions are interesting, too, and there are several varieties. Scorpions do not like being handled and they might sting. When handled, they become stressed and this is not good for their health. Scorpions live up to eight years. If you want a pet you can handle, a scorpion probably is not the right choice.

If you really want a spider or insect as a pet, there is plenty of choice. Make sure, before buying one, that you know everything about their requirements and do as much research as possible to make sure the insect or spider is the right choice for you. Renske Buursma, pet store owner with lots of helpful articles and a free newsletter about pet care at http://yourhealthypetsonline.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-prune-roses http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-prune-roses#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:50:03 +0000 pruning rosespruning shearsrose bushesrose plantrose plantsdeadwoodfungus spores http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-prune-roses
Pruning roses is not as complicated as some people think. To make it easy, there are 7 basic rules to follow when pruning your roses. If you keep these rules in mind, you will be rewarded with the most beautiful rose bushes.

The first rule in pruning roses is to remove any dead or dying growth. In doing this, your bushes will look good and will be free from signs of diseases. Removing the deadwood will discourage insects from making your rose plant their home. Insects love rose plants so keep an eye out for them while pruning.

Second, you should keep the center of your rose plant clear. This helps keep your bushes clear from pests and insects and allows good ventilation, which reduces the likelihood of fungus growth and other diseases.

Third, it is important to keep your rose plant away from other bushes so that their growth will not be impaired. If your rose plant is disturbed or overcrowded by other plants it may not grow, as you desire.

Fourth, you must shape your rose bushes while they are growing. This will prevent the roses from growing too wildly. If you do this, your roses will grow properly in the right direction. You will notice some roses growing in different directions. These are roses, which have not been shaped during growth.

Fifth, you must use sharp pruning shears. This is important so you make a clean cut and don't effect the areas that you are not pruning. If you use a pruning shear that is not sharp, it may result in uneven branches, which can hinder or result in uneven growth.

Sixth, you must clean your pruning shears so they are free from diseases or fungus spores. The shears should be kept dry to prevent rust formation which makes your shears dull. If your shears are not sharp, you will have a hard time cutting the desired parts and will end up damaging the branches.

And lastly, you should seal the cuts you have made so that they will be free from disease. Using Elmer's glue works well and it is inexpensive.

Roses are considered tolerant plants so pruning roses is important to keep them free from diseases and insects. If you follow these basic rules, your roses will flourish and live for many years. It only takes a little patience and your efforts will be well rewarded. Jo Williams has an interest in Home and Garden Topics. To find out how you can get more information on cultivating your roses please visit this Growing a Rose Garden http://www.rose-garden-guide.com site. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/insects-that-are-drawn-to-a-tropical-tree http://www.artwoo.com/article/insects-that-are-drawn-to-a-tropical-tree#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:20:01 +0000 tropical treestropical treetrees and plantspalm treestropical rainforestmany different typesbeetle http://www.artwoo.com/article/insects-that-are-drawn-to-a-tropical-tree tropical tree are in conjunction with each other? A tropical tree is a beautiful remembrance of paradise. Tropical trees litter the shorelines of beaches near and far. The tropical tree is a symbol of Southern California, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and other tropical islands. One can not gaze at a brochure promising paradise without coming across one or two tropical trees.

A tropical tree adds a hint of exotic charm to its external environment. Many tropical trees are the center of attention and will therefore compete with other plants. This is especially true in reference to palm trees. AS tropical tree is not only found on a tropical island or in a tropical area but also in a rainforest. A rainforest is known as a tropical rainforest. The tropical rainforest is home to hundreds of species of tropical trees and plants. Unfortunately, there are a number of insects that can harm a tropical tree.

One insect that has many different types of species, including exotic species is the beetle. The beetle can cause damage to a number of different trees. In the colder climates a beetle can cause damage to the bark of a deciduous tree and can eventually cause the tree to fall apart and die. A beetle can also cause damage to an evergreen tree which if the damage is left untreated the tree will die. It is no surprise that there are beetles that can cause damage, lethal damage, to tropical tree.

A beetle is notorious for harming a tropical tree by laying larvae in the bark of the tree. After the beetle has laid the larvae the hungry larvae will then feed on the tree. The feedings cause the tropical tree to become very weak. Some tropical trees will eventually come back during a practically long rainy season but most tropical trees that have been affected by beetles will die. There are preventive measures that one can take in order to stop this from occurring.

Another type of insect that can cause damage to a tropical tree is a leaf-eating insect. If a tropical tree is faced with a swarm of these insects the insects will eat a large amount of the tree's leaves. A leaf-eating insect tends to draw different species of insects to a tropical area. There have been numerous studies performed to support this fact. As the leaf-eating insect consumes a portion of the tree's leaves the tree is not able to provide adequate shade to other plants and flowers in the tropical area. A leaf-eating insect can affect many plants and trees in a negative way.

These are two of the most dangerous insects that can harm a tropical tree. A tropical tree is a beautiful and charming tree that adds a sense of paradise to any location. A tropical tree can be kept either outdoors or indoors depending on the climate. Anyone who owns a tropical tree should take measures to stop these two insects from causing damage. http://www.mishobonsai.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/dealing-with-garden-pests http://www.artwoo.com/article/dealing-with-garden-pests#comments Mon, 14 May 2007 03:30:02 +0000 destructive insectsgarden pestsliving spacesdormant sprayplant diseasespiles of leavesbeneficial http://www.artwoo.com/article/dealing-with-garden-pests garden pests. Some of the main garden pests are slugs, worms, caterpillars, birds, snails, and the occasional gopher. Although you can never wipe out these pests entirely, after all your hard work in the garden you have to do something.

Insects are one of the worst things to have in your garden; they can live under the soil, in old weeds or piles of leaves, or in a number of other places. In order to help keep insects away, always try and eliminate places in your garden and near your garden that these insects and other plant diseases could be living. Remove old leaves, weeds, or any other http://www.resellerhostaward.com decaying matter that insects and diseases could be living in from your yard. Also, regularly turn over your garden soil and break apart any clumps of dirt so that you can eliminate the living spaces any insects that might be hiding underground.

Another way to rid your garden of the pests is to use dormant spray, which is used to keep destructive insects and diseases under control. It is best that you use dormant spray when your plants are dormant, usually around February or early March. I have used dormant spray many times on my garden and it has worked wonders on keeping insects out. But as I learned from experience, dormant spray is only effective if you follow the correct instructions. When I first decided to use some on my garden, I just dumped it everywhere in hopes of killing everything harmful. Unfortunately I ended up killing my entire garden along with my neighbors. Some insects can be beneficial to your garden though, so be sure to find out which insects help your garden.

Another pest problem I've had besides insects has been birds. Whenever I see birds in my garden I run outside a chase them away, but as soon as I step inside they come right back. The solution that I've come up with to keep the birds away from my garden is to put a bird feeder in my yard. Instead of costing me time and money by eating my garden, the birds eat at the bird feeder. In the long run it'll save you money. Not only can a bird feeder help keep birds away from your garden, but they can also be a new part of your yard decoration. Although not completely eliminating my bird problem, my bird feeder has made the problem smaller. Getting a dog has also helped.

If you start seeing mounds of dirt around your yard, and your plants keep unexplainably dieing, you can assume that you have a gopher problem. Thankfully, this is one of the few garden pasts that I haven't had. However my friend has struggled with a tremendous gopher infestation, so I decided to research it. Gophers are rodents that are five to fourteen inches long. Their fur can be black, light brown, or white, and they have small tails. One method of getting rid of these root-eating pests is to set traps. The key to successfully capturing a gopher using a trap is to successfully locate the gopher's tunnels and set the trap correctly. Another way to get rid of them is to use smoke bombs, which you place into the tunnel and the smoke spreads through out it and hopefully reaches the gopher.

If you suspect that your gardens are being pillaged by any of the pests I mentioned, I encourage you to try your hardest to eliminate the problem as soon as possible. The longer you let the species stay, the more established it will become. http://www.webhostingwin.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-facts-about-dead-sea-products-for-your-face-and-body http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-facts-about-dead-sea-products-for-your-face-and-body#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:15:00 +0000 dead sea productsdead skin cellsnatural mineralsbath soapsconcentration levelsbody scrubsbase ingredient http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-facts-about-dead-sea-products-for-your-face-and-body Dead Sea products for your face and body that you can avail of. Not many people are aware of the wonders of Dead Sea products and their benefits, but beauty consultant Miri Khutoretsky, with her wide knowledge and experience in cosmetics and dermatology, advises the use of these products because of their genuine and fast-acting effects on the skin.

Dead Sea products are made with the base ingredient being the minerals and salt taken from the Dead Sea itself. The Dead Sea contains 21 different minerals including calcium, potassium, and magnesium at high concentration levels, which means that its minerals are more concentrated than normal seawater, making the water extremely effective and beneficial for our skin, which is known to harmoniously connect with natural minerals. There is a wide range of Dead Sea products, all geared towards taking care of your skin, but made for different purposes. There are Dead Sea scrubs, masks, creams, and cleansers for the face, as well as Dead Sea foot scrubs and body scrubs. There are also special Dead Sea bath soaps, salts, and muds. All these products can work in three major ways: cleansing, renewal, and protection.

First, Dead Sea products contain concentrated minerals from the Dead Sea that can cleanse and exfoliate your skin, thus removing the dead skin cells to make your skin as clean as it possible can be. Dead Sea products do not only cleanse the surface of your skin. The exfoliating power of Dead Sea products is very strong and effective in that the minerals it contains absorbs into the skin and pushes toxins from under the surface of your skin out, cleansing not just the outside, but your very skin. This makes Dead Sea facial products such as face creams and cleansers extremely effective for thorough removal of makeup because the Dead Sea products will make sure that no trace of makeup will be left behind, ensuring that your skin is not overly exposed to oils that can irritate the skin. Thus, you can be sure that your skin is really clean and healthy, and does not just look like so.

Second, Dead Sea products maintain the softness and smoothness of your skin by continually removing dead skin cells and helping in the renewal process and regrowth of your skin cells through its healthy minerals. Regular use of Dead Sea products will not only cleanse your skin, but also make it softer and smoother with every use. For skin that not only looks clean, but also feels clean, and for long-lasting effects, Dead Sea products will certainly perform magic on your skin.

Last but not the least, Dead Sea products also protects the skin, aside from cleansing and improving it. The waters of the Dead Sea are known to have healing and therapeutic effects that a lot of people travel all the way up there to receive thorough skin treatment because of its well-known effects against eczema and psoriasis, two severe skin diseases. Naturally, if it can heal such diseases, it can also protect your innocent skin from harsh irritation and diseases.

With all these benefits to your skin, Dead Sea products for your face and body are ideal caretakers of your skin. The therapeutic effects of these products are also added bonus. So if you are looking for an intensive care treatment for your skin, go for Dead Sea skincare products. learn more, feel better, visit http://www.womandeal.com Miri khutoretsky, Beauty consultant ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/some-basic-knowledge-about-dust-mite-allergy http://www.artwoo.com/article/some-basic-knowledge-about-dust-mite-allergy#comments Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:27:07 +0000 dust mitesdust mite allergymagnifying lensesanimal danderarachnidaallergy attackinsecta http://www.artwoo.com/article/some-basic-knowledge-about-dust-mite-allergy dust mite allergy or have experienced a dust mite allergy attack.

Dust mite allergy is caused by dust mites. Dust mites are tiny little insects that belong to genus Dermatophagoides, which are in the same family as spiders -- Arachnida in the kingdom Insecta.

Yes, dust mites are insects, and therefore, are living organisms that can be killed and eliminated. But, although they are living creatures, dust mites are surprisingly so small and so tiny that you can not barely see them with just your naked eye.

The insect known as dust mite

Dust mites are oval-shaped, eight-legged insects equipped with sticky pads on their feet that help them burrow deep into furniture and carpet fibers. Dust mites, when observed under powerful magnifying lenses will appear in a creamy color.

These insects thrive by feeding on small bits of finger nails, pollen, human shed skin, bacteria, fungi and animal dander.

Dust mites favor hot and humid environments because they absorb air moisture. Humidity between 70% to 80% coupled with optimum temperatures of about 75 degrees to 80 degrees Fahrenheit is the prefect environment setting for dust mites. Such climate will help dust mites consume their food well.

Dust mite allergy

Because dust mite is not parasitic in nature, is considered not a serious threat to humans. It does not suck blood, nor even bite.

However, dust mites become problems when they try to enter human bodies' systems unintentionally along with dusts.

Because of their tiny structures and light weight, dust mites tend to fly around the room and go along with dusts when inhaled by humans. This makes dust mites dangerous.

Inhaling dust mites will cause an allergic reaction, which is commonly and appropriately termed dust mite allergy. Dust mite allergy takes the form of simple dust allergies, except that dusts are inhalant, are non living allergens, but dust mites are living creatures.

Symptoms may be exactly similar to a dust allergy attack. The victim experiences uneasiness in breathing, coughs occasionally and sometimes suffer from sore and itchy throat.

Treatment of dust mite allergy

The best treatment to dust mite allergy is to cut or eliminate exposure to such insects. If that does not bring along immediate results, then allergy shots and medications available in drug stores can be taken in.

For dust mite allergy, like in most allergies, the most basic medication or drug administered is antihistamine. Antihistamines contain enzymes that help curtail allergic body reactions to allergens.

However, the efficiency of antihistamines in treating dust mite allergy will not be assured unless exposure to dust mite is significantly cut down or totally eradicated.

Preventing occurrences of dust mite allergies

The best way to prevent dust mite allergies from occurring is through maintaining cleanliness in the surroundings, especially home and bedroom, where dust mites normally thrive.

Remember that vacuum cleaners can only suck dead dust mites, but the living ones will always find the way to resist and escape them.

Thus, another option to keep your house dust mite free is by installing air conditioners and air dehumidifier. Dust mites love hot and humid surroundings, and reducing heat and humidity inside home will surely knock them off. Charlene J. Nuble 2006. For answers to All your frequently asked questions about dust mite allergy, please go to: http://dust-mite-allergy.allergyanswers.net/ or go to: http://allergyanswers.net/ http://allergyanswers.blogspot.com/ ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/lawn-care-faq http://www.artwoo.com/article/lawn-care-faq#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:27:10 +0000 quality lawn careharsh chemicalsdead grassdoglawnspestsinsects http://www.artwoo.com/article/lawn-care-faq quality lawn care, regular cutting with a mower should be observed and the grass should be cut to an even height. Cutting your lawn once per week should be sufficient.

Q: What is the purpose of raking my lawn? A: This is commonly done in order to remove dead grass. Many people only rake their lawn in the fall as the leaves begin to cover their yard, but a part of effective lawn care requires that lawns by raked during other seasons as well.

Q: Does lawn care require that I water my lawn? A: Not everyone does this, but it is recommended that lawns be watered in order to avoid having the grass to dry up and turn brown. If this happens, you could be left with brown spots in your yard.

Q: I have a dog and he is reeking havoc on the yard. How can I replant my lawn with success? A: Dogs and lawn care are not the best match, but they can work together. When you replant your lawn, consider using seeds that are specifically designed for high traffic areas. Other factors that may worsen the effect that your dog is having on the lawn may include a chain dragging the grass and exposing the dirt surface below or if your dog is prone to digging.

Q: Should I use harsh chemicals on my lawn in order to rid it of pests and insects? A: Many experts agree that this is a bad idea for several reasons. If you have children who play in the yard, this may be unhealthy for them. The same is true of pets, who make it a habit of digging or even eating grass at times. In addition, harsh chemicals often do more harm than good to your lawn and are certainly no friend of the environment. Instead, try a bug light or other means of ridding your lawn of insects and other pests.

Lawn care is a very big industry, which services millions of people every year. Whether you do not have the time to care for the lawn yourself or simply aren't up to the task, there are a number of landscaping experts that are readily available to help with lawn care needs. These are commonly found in the yellow pages under 'Landscaping' and most businesses can provide you with an instant quote over the telephone if you have detailed information regarding your specific lawn care needs. For more information about lawn care, click the link to visit our website at http://www.lawncarereport.info . We have some great free articles and resources about lawn care. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/maintain-your-pool-sheltered-with-a-pool-cover http://www.artwoo.com/article/maintain-your-pool-sheltered-with-a-pool-cover#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:15:01 +0000 swimming pool coverswimming pool coverspool maintenancebits and piecesfortuitousdead insectsanchor http://www.artwoo.com/article/maintain-your-pool-sheltered-with-a-pool-cover swimming pool cover that is strapping and brawny. The cover should not only maintain your swimming pool unsoiled, it should append wellbeing as well for humans and animals identical. It should avert fortuitous drowning grime and wreckage from entering the pool. Make sure the pool cover has an excellent have regular uniqueness length. You should buy a size that is a little larger than your pool. This will enable you to steadily anchor the swimming pool cover without having to agonize about not being able to cover your pool completely. Make confident the swimming pool cover comes with an adequate amount of parts to securely anchor the cover without be bothered of slippage. Larger swimming pool covers come with a strap or anchor for each four feet of cover. You unquestionably want a good quantity of anchoring so the cover will prolong to be sheltered every time you employ it.

Continuance Of Pool Devoid of A pool Cover Is Not Potential:

A plastic pool cover can be incredibly effective in shielding the pool from different objects lessening into the water, and from the elements. Some purchase a strapping plastic cover to prevent children or pets from accidentally falling into the pool. Retain information that background up the pool cover is a lot of work, requires some time and effort. This is basic pool maintenance. Every swimming pool has a skimmer that is worn to collect dead leaves, branches, insects and other wreckage from the water surface. A skimmer is a scrape that is used to heave out bits and pieces from the water, indisputably you learn by heart the life guard in the summer under your own steam around the pool and fishing out all the dead insects, leaves and such from the swimming pool. Pool maintenance and cleaning should be in direct correlation to how much it is used, and if you plan to use your pool frequently, you will need to use a good skimmer, so try and put some money into a quality one, you will get to use it a lot.

Pool covers come in quite a lot of different choices, such as net, mesh, vinyl, etc. Mesh pool covers are awfully popular, because they provide a tight fitting barrier which helps to keep your pool free of rubble, reduce maintenance and evaporation, and keep your pool from unauthorized access. Vinyl pool covers tender a remarkable source of security. These pool covers operate by means of key, and help to keep rubble out of your pool. They are also improbable for insulating and retaining heat, together with reducing any slaughter of chemicals. Vinyl is an extremely popular type of pool cover, being used by hundreds of thousands of people. If you live in a warm climate area, all you need is a basic plastic cover for your pool, which will keep it clean and protected. You can also find more info on http://www.poolcleaners-help.com/category/aquabot-pool-cleaner on Aquabot Pool Cleaner and http://www.poolcleaners-help.com/category/automatic-pool-cleaner on Automatic Pool Cleaner. http://Poolcleaners-help.com is a comprehensive resource to know about Swimming Pool Cleaning ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/4-benefits-of-dead-sea-skin-care http://www.artwoo.com/article/4-benefits-of-dead-sea-skin-care#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:36:16 +0000 dead skin cellscell regenerationmany different reasonstoxins in the bodyskin care productscontrol skinnatural glow http://www.artwoo.com/article/4-benefits-of-dead-sea-skin-care skin care products that contain ingredients from the Dead Sea? Look no further because it should be YOU! It is called the Dead Sea because of its high salt and minerals content, such that it is poisonous to most living creatures, except humans. Such skin care products have purified ingredients from the Dead Sea in them. It is full of minerals that are proven to help you look better, younger, and keeps your skin healthy.

There are many different reasons why you should use Dead Sea skin care products, and not all of them are for beautifying your skin. However, that is definitely one of the main reasons why people use it. Using these products peels away the dead skin cells on the surface, revealing a healthier looking under layer. At the same time, it will moisturize and tighten your skin so that you will look younger and more vibrant. It calms and relaxes your skin so your wrinkles will not be visible to the naked eye.

Another reason to use skin care products made from the Dead Sea is that of the salts and minerals present. They are able to help control skin disorders by strengthening the skin and removing all of the toxins in the body by flushing them out. Periodically cleaning your skin with products made from the Dead Sea will prevent minor skin disorders from occurring, leaving your skin with a natural glow. The minerals in the sea will help offset some of the causes of acne, psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. You can also relief itchiness from rashes with them.

As we age, our skin will develop wrinkles and the cell regeneration mechanism will start to slow down. Fortunately, the Dead Sea has a large variety of minerals that can penetrate deep into the skin to cleanse and regenerate new cells from the bottom up. There are certain minerals such as Magnesium, Iodine, Calcium and Manganese that will encourage your skin's cell regeneration and increase the metabolic rate within the cells. This will improve the overall condition of your skin as well as help your damaged skin heal faster. It will allow you to get over acne faster and increase cell growth, thereby replenishing the vital nutrients in your skin.

The fourth and final benefit of using Dead Sea skin care products is that using them is good for the environment. There are no chemical additives in the products because there is nothing that needs to be added. This means that there are few or no chemical processing plants to harm nature. This is because the salt and minerals used can be found naturally in the Dead Sea.

If you desire getting the perfect skin, then using Dead Sea skin care products would be the right choice. Most of the products made from these salts and minerals do not harm your skin. So, you can use them repeatedly without causing any damage to your skin. Click here to get free advice on how you can enhance the look of your skin. Ray A. Rubio is a skin care specialist providing advice on choosing the best wrinkle cream for you. Visit http://www.clear-and-clean-skin.com for more details.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-garden-pests-the-enemy-of-your-garden http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-garden-pests-the-enemy-of-your-garden#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:20:00 +0000 plant licehealthful conditionsant hillsattractive gardenwater placeearthwormssuitable place http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-garden-pests-the-enemy-of-your-garden
The pests may be prevented by the garden cleanliness. Like the human, they will protect the illness by the healthful conditions.

You should to plan about "How to keeping the pests down?". The earthworms will stir up the soil. This makes the soil to contact the water and air for all times. The insect is the best feed of the bird. Some insects will harmful the other insects, too. The toads are the wonderful insect hunter. They will eat a lot of small insects all day. They are the best friend of your garden.

You should try to change your garden to the attractive garden for the birds and toads. You must have the bird house, the water place and the sprinkle in your garden especially in spring. The bird will stay in your garden. In the hot summer, the toads will rest in the cool shadow in day time and they will ready to hunt in the night time. You need to help the toads by set up the suitable place for them. Putting the vary size of stones under the shade or in the cool and damp area is the good idea. The toads like in live in the dark, cool, quiet and damp area.

If we classified the insect class by the working of them, there are 2 kinds of the insects.

The first kind is the insect who gnaw at the plant. They will use the fit mouth like the grasshoppers and caterpillars.

The second kind is the insect who suck the juice from the plant like the plant lice. Their work is similar to the mosquito work. The mosquito will prey on the people. If there is a lot of this insect type on the plant, the plant will die by the sucking.

The certain insecticide is directly attacking the insects. It is sprayed on the plants. It will fall upon the insects. So they will die by the absorption of the poison into the body.

If your garden is attacked by the underground insects, the ant hills will covered your garden. This is the good idea. But you should be careful about the undesired problems.

The plant lice are the most common insect. The colors of the plant lice are red, yellow, green or brown. But most of them are green. They will suck the plant by cling close to the part of the plant. It is not too hard to find them.

The rose bushes are attacked by the rose slugs. Their characteristics are the soft bodies; the body's color is green and yellow. They eat all the leaves of the rose.

The melons and squash leaves are damaged by the beetles. They eat the leaves by left the holes in it. The color of the beetle's back is black with yellow stripes. The tomato worm is the common pest in the vegetable garden. It will eat the young fruits. It is the yellow and green worm. Kawafang Tivida is a freelance writer and webmaster of http://www.internet-business-solution.info, http://www.self-improvement-idea.info and http://www.best-home-business-idea.info. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/skin-beauty-and-sea-cosmetics http://www.artwoo.com/article/skin-beauty-and-sea-cosmetics#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:43:25 +0000 sodium potassiumnatural aging processskin care linesalt from the seavital nutrientsharsh chemicalsancient skin http://www.artwoo.com/article/skin-beauty-and-sea-cosmetics harsh chemicals that have a negative impact upon skin.

The Beauty of Life product line has been specially formulated to harness all of those ancient skin care properties that the Dead Sea has to offer. Through innovation, technology, and research, these products are the closest thing that you can get to bathing in the sea itself.

Why is the Dead Sea so special? The Dead Sea has been the place of many miracles and feats throughout history. Situated within the Middle East, the Dead Sea is unlike any other body of water on earth. Throughout the centuries, this body of water was slowly carved from mountain springs creating a bed of water that sits 400 meters below sea level.

Inside of this water are numerous minerals that have been used for centuries. The mud from the sea bed includes many properties that have been proven to have a positive effect upon skin almost immediately. In addition to the mud from the Dead Sea, the salt from the sea is both nutritious and full of helpful skin care properties.

The Beauty of Life skin care line includes mud taken directly from the Dead Sea itself. This mud contains magnesium, sodium, potassium, and various other minerals that are perfect for human skin. Since the natural aging process strips vital nutrients from our bodies, replenishing our bodies with the same minerals just makes sense.

While the body is amazing on its own, it does not have the ability to produce certain things such as minerals or collagen. This is why we must give our bodies those things that it cannot produce. By helping our bodies with great skin care products, we are throwing it a lifeline...so to speak.

If you were to trace the many great women throughout time that looked to the Dead Sea as a source for excellent skin care, you would find that many of these women were also the most youthful within the land. There is a reason why thousands of visitors flock to the Dead Sea every year...the minerals found within this sea simply work.

Slathering your body with mud from the Dead Sea will produce instant results. As your skin begins to tingle while the mud seeps into your body, you will then begin to see why Cleopatra herself relied upon the Dead Sea as her one beauty source.

Not only is the mud from the Dead Sea an excellent way to start your lifelong skin care routine, it is also a fantastic way to heal your body from the outside in. Applying mud to your body might seem slightly silly, but it is the best way to absorb all of those helpful minerals.

There are lots of Dead Sea skin care products out there, but only some of them come from the sea itself. Why use products that are made from chemicals when you can use skin care products that are entirely pure and natural? The Dead Sea mud worked for Cleopatra and Nefertiti -- it will work for you too.Jerzy George (www.collagenelife.com) with over twenty years of experience in the beauty and antiaging industry is offering information and products oriented on the market's needs and which have the set of concurrent advantages, favourably separating them from the products of competitors. If you wish to learn more please visit www.collagenelife.com]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/organic-consumers-association-and-organic-foods http://www.artwoo.com/article/organic-consumers-association-and-organic-foods#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:20:04 +0000 organic consumers associationorganic fertilizersinsectsgenetically modified foodharmful pesticidesbugsplants http://www.artwoo.com/article/organic-consumers-association-and-organic-foods genetically modified food. The food which is produced in this manner is unnatural and will cause health problems in the long run. For this reason you have groups of people like the organic consumers association which takes the part of the consumer.

This group is battling large chemical corporations and governmental procedure to make sure that you have the right to eat whatever food that you want. If this food can be free from harmful pesticides and fertilizers then you can be sure that the organic consumers association will look to this matter.

Before any food can be thought of as being organic the organic consumers association will do a background check on the place where the food was grown. In order for a land to be deemed suited for organic food growing there should be no trace of chemical or pesticides being used in that area for more than 2 years.

Once the land has recovered from the chemical pollution the organic consumers association will give their go ahead for the land to start producing edible food. To make sure that the produce which are grown here are free from harmful pests the use of friendly bugs and compatible plants will need to be introduced.

Now what is meant by these friendly bugs is insects like Ladybugs and spiders. These insects have your plants good health at heart. By this you will see the crop eating bugs being taken as a tasty snack by the aforementioned insects. You will also find that some plants have the ability of repel the plant eating insects before they cause damage to your organic garden.

If you aren't sure about the type of fertilizers and plant food to place in your garden the organic consumers association will have some helpful tips for you to look at. These will of course have to be natural and organic fertilizers but once you have committed to this course of having organic foods it is only natural to use all natural fertilizing products too.

While many of us are still stuck in the same old rut of greasy artery clogging foods, the organic consumers association is taking steps to provide us with a better and very healthy lifestyle. You will find that the many organic foods which are available to be absolutely delicious and 100% organically natural. Author's sites: http://www.herbalremedieslk.com , http://myshabi.blogspot.com , http://myaroma.blogspot.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/introduction-to-human-pheromones http://www.artwoo.com/article/introduction-to-human-pheromones#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:40:02 +0000 human pheromonessex pheromonessynthetic pheromonesinsectsinsect speciesfemalesattraction http://www.artwoo.com/article/introduction-to-human-pheromones Human pheromones are related to the gender of a person. Males have a set of pheromones and females have a set of pheromones. Humans only respond to the pheromones from other humans. The exact effect of human pheromones is not known, but studies have proven they are effective.

Human pheromones are what trigger attraction between the two sexes. They are thought to have been directly related to the days before spoken communication and language. The pheromones would signal to males that females were ready to breed, just as they do in animal and insect species. Today, though, human pheromones have been bottled and sold as the sure proof way to get a date.

Everyone has likely responded to a pheromone. There are pheromones that signal the flight or fight sense. When someone is scared it is the pheromones that cause others to run too. Pheromones can be very strong, especially human pheromones signaling attraction.



Many companies have latched onto the idea of selling synthetic pheromones in the form of perfumes and colognes. There is not conclusive scientific proof regarding human pheromones, but many customers swear by these products and repeatedly buy them. Naturally, it takes more than simply a smell to attract a date.

Most of the work with pheromones has been studying how animals and insects use them. It is more obvious in these species than in humans. Dogs mark their territory with pheromones. Insects make paths with pheromones.

They are very important to an animal or insects daily life, where as humans, we rarely even think about how we are using ours.

Most of the findings are linked to the sex pheromones as they are the easiest to determine and watch. There have been tests to see the response pheromones cause in the human body.

Human pheromones are something we all have. They impact our lives even though we are probably not aware of how they do so. Pheromones are known to be strong and important, and it cannot hurt to experiment for yourself to see if you notice any difference. Tisha Diaz recommends scented and unscented pheromones for men and women. http://www.pheromonespro.com/ ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-relation-between-insects-and-evergreen-tree http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-relation-between-insects-and-evergreen-tree#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:25:00 +0000 bark beetleevergreen treesevergreen treedestructive insectdangerous insectnative insectmost commonly found http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-relation-between-insects-and-evergreen-tree evergreen trees. Many of these insects will eventually cause or the death of the tree in a rural forest or urban landscape to the point where the evergreen tree needs to be cut down.

The insect that causes the most harm to the evergreen tree is the bark beetle. A bark beetle is the most devastating of all insects. The bark beetle is commonly found throughout North American. There are eastern and western forms of the insect. The bark beetle will kill not only healthy trees but trees that have been weakened by a number of factors. The bark beetle builds egg laying galleries in the tree. What eventually leads to the death of the evergreen tree is the lack of sap flow. Once the bark beetle kills one tree the beetle will move on to the next evergreen tree.

A pale weevil is the top killer of newly planted pin seedlings which are most commonly found in the eastern part of the United States. The adult weevil is attracted to the pine lands that have been cutover. The weevil will breed in old root systems or stumps. The seedling is killed by the adult weevil that feeds on the stem bark. This is an insect that has been described as the "most serious and economically "destructive insect of seedling evergreen trees.

The spruce budworm is a native insect of the northern evergreen tree species found in the eastern United States. An outbreak of spruce budworms usually occurs every few years. The balsam fir, a species of evergreen tree, is the most damaged by the budworm. Outbreaks pf budworms have resulted in the loss of millions of evergreen trees. The newly hatched larva will feed on expanding buds and needles. This causes severe damage to the structure of the tree which eventually leads to the death of the evergreen tree.

The tussock moth is a dangerous insect that kills evergreen trees that are located in the western United States. The larva of the tussock moth will feed on the new year's foliage causing the foliage to shrivel, turn brown and to kill part or all of the tree. The tussock moth can kill up to one-third of the western species of evergreen trees and then go on to significantly deform the remaining trees.

The last deadly insect to the evergreen tree is the wooly adelgids. This insect affects evergreen trees in the eastern United States. The wooly adelgid has been known to kill entire stands of evergreen trees growing on critical sites. This is a sap sucking insect that will feed where the needle attaches to the twig. Researchers have concluded that the toxic saliva of the wooly adelgid is what causes the damage.

The evergreen tree is beautiful. There are preventive measures that an evergreen grower can take in order to prevent these insects from causing damage to the evergreen population. Also, there are preventive measures to take if you notice damage that has been done by one of these insects. Avid full time hobby bonsai grower. Owner of http://www.mishobonsai.com a website with resource for tree seeds and he encourages everyone to plant a tree once a year. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/orchid-care-made-easy http://www.artwoo.com/article/orchid-care-made-easy#comments Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:27:11 +0000 purchase orchidsorchid careorchid growingorchid societymealy bugsspider mitesplants http://www.artwoo.com/article/orchid-care-made-easy
But, today, most people know that orchids are very easy to care for. It does not take much time and money to keep them healthy. The secret in orchid care is actually in the preventive measures you need take.

One of the basic orchid growing tips is -- you have to look closely at your plants once a week.

How long does it take?

Most likely, it's only a minute per plant, but it could be the most important minute you spend!

Inspect the leaves including the underside. Then look at the pseudo bulbs, spike and roots.

Beginners may not know what look for at first. As more time is spent, they will be able to spot any abnormality. Once they know what is wrong with the plant, they could refer back to an orchid care book such as http://www.grow-orchids.com to find out possible preventive treatment.

Another preventive measure that you should take is to purchase orchids from a reputable supplier. There are no fixed rules to determine whether you have bought a healthy plant or not, but the general rule is to buy orchids that look vigorous.

Once you bring orchids to your home, you should quarantine them. It is better to separate them from the rest of the collection for at least 1 or 2 weeks. Sometimes the plants may have contracted a disease that's not easy to spot, and you don't want this to spread to other plants.

Whenever you spot a problem, you need to act on it quickly. If you are not sure what it is, you could consult local orchid society or nursery for advice to determine the best orchid care treatment.

There will be times when insects attack your orchids. The most common ones are aphids, scale, mealy bugs, and spider mites.

You will need a magnifying glass to spot those insects. Next, check with the nursery or a handbook for the best treatment. The trick is not just to kill all the insects, it is to stop the life cycle of insects and prevent future attack at the plants.

It is reported that many orchid breeders in Asia burn certain kind of woods to repel the insects. Perhaps this method is worth investigating.

Here is another preventive measure...

Most people understand that orchids thrive on highly humid environment, but many forget to keep excessive moisture away from the plants. High humidity without proper air circulation will naturally breed fungus and bacterial diseases.

The leaves are usually the first to be affected. You will often see spots or rings. Sometimes it is better to trim them immediately, rather than using medicinal treatment.

The flowers could also be affected. You will probably notice some speckling, deformation, or irregular brown spots. This could be due to contagious viral disease. The treatment could be expensive, and sometimes it is better to give up before the disease spreads. Learn to grow breathtaking orchids, even if you've never raised one before! Visit http://www.grow-orchids.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/storage-tips-for-sunflowers http://www.artwoo.com/article/storage-tips-for-sunflowers#comments Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:36:28 +0000 aeration fansaeration systemssunflower seedscrop acreageseed moisturemeasure moistureprofessional growers http://www.artwoo.com/article/storage-tips-for-sunflowers
Tip #1: Measure Moisture Accurately

Because storing your seeds when they contain too much moisture can cause problems, you'll need to use a moisture meter. However, if your seeds are less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the meter will not be able to measure the moisture accurately. So, put the sample you're using for measuring into a container and allow them to reach room temperature. Then, measure the moisture.

Tip #2: Use Aeration

The larger the storage facility, the more important aeration is. In the past, most professional growers relied upon aeration fans to keep the stored sunflower seeds cool. Today, larger facilities are being used for storage due to increased crop acreage. As a result, many growers have switched from using fans to ducts mounted into the floors.

The temperature at which the sunflower seeds are stored should remain between 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep in mind that aeration systems are not meant to dry the seeds (that's the role of a high-temperature dryer).

Tip #3: Monitor Storage Quality

Don't assume that the storage atmosphere is constant. When you first store your sunflowers after drying, you should monitor samples each week. Take the time to inspect the storage temperature and the seed moisture. You should check samples from several areas in your facility for consistency. When your seeds and the facility reach the target winter temperature, you can begin monitoring every 4 weeks. The key is frequent (weekly) monitoring in the beginning. If you neglect to do so, the temperature may be too high, attracting insects and disease.

Tip #4: Clean Out The Facility

You should clean your storage facility each day. Begin by cleaning your dryer, but also devote time to cleaning the aeration system, air ducts, and the handling structure. Trash, sunflower lint, and other debris can easily accumulate. Not only will this open the door for insects and fungi to collect, but it can cause a fire during the drying process.

Tip #5: Control Insects

It's not uncommon for stored sunflower seeds to attract insects despite proper moisture levels, aeration systems, and a clean storage facility. Unfortunately, these insects can significantly damage your seed crop. You can control the insects by spraying your facility. Just make sure that you're using a solution that has been approved for sunflowers.

Storing Your Sunflowers Properly

A lot of professional growers neglect to take preventative measures to ensure their seeds are unharmed by insects, disease, or combine fire. Often, it's just a matter of devoting time and attention upfront to avoid major problems later. While some issues may not have a large economic impact, others can. By controlling seed moisture levels, using an effective aeration system, and monitoring storage temperatures, you can protect your sunflower seeds from freezing, disease, and insect infestations. When the time comes to unload your seeds from storage, you'll be glad you took these steps.This sunflower information is brought to you by The Sunflower Guy, the best way to send a bouquet of sunflowers anywhere.]]>