Natural Insect Repellents - Safe and Effective
Natural Insect Repellents - Safe and EffectiveAuthor: Amanda StoneInsect repellent sprays are applied to the skin and clothing to discourage insects from landing on that surface. Many insects carry and spread diseases such as West Nile fever, Lyme disease, bubonic plague, and others. The use of repellents can help prevent and control outbreaks of such insect-borne diseases. Some repellents are very effective against pests, but contain synthetic ingredients that can be unsafe for humans. Natural insect repellents are highly effective, nontoxic alternatives that do not contain harmful synthetic ingredients.One of the most common active ingredients found in synthetic insect repellents is DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide). DEET is a powerful insecticide used in over 400 products. Although DEET is very effective as an insect repellent, its safety record is questionable. When applied directly on the skin, over half of DEET is absorbed into the bloodstream. It can cause side effects such as skin rashes, muscle spasms, nausea, lethargy, and irritability. Severe reactions can cause seizures or death. DEET is a moderate pesticide and studies have shown that it may not be safe for use in and around water sources. Therefore, the health concerns from use of DEET far outweigh its effectiveness against insects.Natural, safe, and effective alternatives to DEET are available. Insect repellents can be made with organic, all natural ingredients that are not unsafe for humans.
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Dryout Before You Mold OutDryout Before You Mold OutAuthor: Mark Decherd Mold needs two things to thrive inside your home: water and food. While you may be thinking about foods in your refrigerator, we’re actually talking about mold food such as drywall and plaster. That’s right: mold eats the materials on which it resides. Not only is mold unsightly and unhealthy, it slowly eats through building materials. In any case, you don’t want it in your home or building, so make sure to dryout before you mold out. Because mold needs a moist environment before it sets up a colony and begins devouring your home, it makes sense to get the water out! Whether your home has suffered from a major flood event or you have a steady drip, drip, drip in the basement, drying out is your first defense. |
Grammar Types Of Verbs Checker - Right English Write Now !Grammar Types Of Verbs Checker - Right English Write Now !Author: Gil Lavitov Are you surfing the internet for a grammar types of verbs checker? It turns out that i have some good news for you - this information will make you rethink what you now understand about writing in english. What if you were told that you can have the ability to write as correctly as a professional proofreader in just a few moments' time? Just continue to read this brief article; I have no doubt that what you are soon to discover will be of tremendous interest to you. How many of us can recall the grammar rules for i.e. and e.g., as one example? It can happen that, as we get further from our english lessons, we can find ourselves forgetting even the common rules that were once drilled into us. Consequently, the sad outcome of this is that we end up authoring mid-level writing assignments day-by-day: Manuscripts, presentations, memos - whatever we write. |