Good ecology pest killers sought
Environment focus highlights progress in safer pest control methods amid concerns over contaminants. The U S Fish and Wildlife Service reports a process to remove dioxins from 2 4 5 T to curb pollution and decontaminate herbicide orange, with EPA sanction pending. A Connecticut experiment uses bait blocks with mirex to control termites without water contamination, showing rapid halt of activity in test sites.
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Understanding dry damp and wet sand for concrete mixing
The method classifies sand by hand feel: lift a handful and hold briefly. If the sand feels wet and your hand remains wet after release, it is wet. If it feels wet but your hand dries, it is damp. If it is not wet, it is dry. Use less water for wet sand. Excess water weakens concrete but enough is needed for workability.
Home repair tips from American Homemaker column
A reader asks how to cut foam rubber under two inches thick and patterning seats. The answer notes cut pieces half an inch larger, then compress to tighten fabric. Other questions confirm filing a screwdriver tip straight across on forward stroke and wallpaper blister repair by cutting slits, pasting, and smoothing with a damp cloth.
Soil Secrets From Deep History Of Earth And Plants
Earl Aronson recounts how soil formed over billions of years from rock particles and organic matter. He explains soil layering, moisture, minerals, and the creatures that nurture the living earth, stressing the need to protect this thin global layer.
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Earl Aronson
New York Botanical Garden
Descriptions of Global Soil Types and U S Midwest Advantage
The climate influences soil quality with deserts showing scarce plant life due to heat and drought while tropical forests suffer nutrient loss from heavy rains. The Midwest is noted as having the best soil in the country, reflecting favorable conditions for fertile land.
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