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Icebergs Conquer Antarctica, One Day At A Time

March 12th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

Have you ever seen the movie Happy Feet? The same cute and cuddly penguins featured in that flick are under a serious threat of losing their habitat.

A HUGE, 48 miles long and 39 miles wide, iceberg is predicted to collide with an area of coast that is home to a large emperor penguin population. Why is this happening and is there global warming evidence to prove human involvement?

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Pest Control At Home For Total Silverfish Control

March 12th, 2010 Posted in Silverfish & Firebrats | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

You’re laying in bed and you look up at your ceiling to see a silverfish crawling slowly above you. This isn’t the best feeling in the world because the silverfish is one the more annoying pests found in your home.

Silverfish eat paper and the glue from the dry wall within the walls of your home, making them a huge pest. Learning the proper silverfish control methods will help you successfully control their presence in your home.

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Organic Bug Killers: Beware Of The Yellow Crazy Ant

March 11th, 2010 Posted in Ants & Roaches | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

Have you ever heard of the yellow crazy ant? Most people haven’t heard of this elusive species of ant because they mostly inhabit Christmas Island, an island off the coast of Australia.

These ants feast on local crabs, which is one of the main reason why they are such a pest for local residents. By feasting on the local crabs, the yellow crazy ants throw off the entire food chain.

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Cow Manure: The Power Source Of 2010

March 11th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

Who would of thought that the methane gas in cow manure had another purpose, other than smelling really bad. In Washington state, a plant that turns cow manure into electrical power has been successfully operating for over a year.

This is a wonderful way to conserve energy and recycle the waste materials that are readily available at most farms. Recycling cow manure is a farmer’s way of going green, but even this means of recycling causes some pollution.

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How Sports Cause Industrial Pollution

March 10th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

Most people love playing baseball in the park with their kids or being a part of their local soccer team, but most people don’t realize the negative effects sports can have on the environment. With the Winter Olympics at there end, questions arise as to what effects have arisen from the completion of this worldwide sporting event.

Skydiving, soccer, Nascar, skiing, and snowboarding are the sports that take the greatest toll on the environment. What can be done to reverse sports negative impact on the environment?

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Organic Pesticide For Vegetables & Fruits

March 10th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News, Organic & Chemical Pesticides | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

Fruits & vegetables are an important part of any person’s diet. But, people aren’t the only ones who enjoy fruits and veggies. For instance, over 35 species of insects like to feast on the pepper alone, YIKES.

Dealing with this problem isn’t the easiest thing in the world, but learning what pests attack the most commonly consumed fruits and vegetables will help give you a clearer understanding of how to protect your favorite foods.

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Commit to Family Home Pest Control to Keep Everyone Healthy

March 9th, 2010 Posted in Organic & Chemical Pesticides | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

When the ground begins to thaw and you hear birds tweeting again, this can only mean one thing. Spring is on the way and summer is not far behind.

When your family starts heading outside this summer, this opens the door for pests which harbor diseases to head inside, also.

Practice family home pest control to keep bugs and their viruses outside where they belong.

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Home Garden Pest Control: Harmful Caterpillars

March 8th, 2010 Posted in Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 1 Comment | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

Caterpillars are the beginning form of moths and butterflies. A caterpillar’s appearance and fuzzy exterior may make them seem harmless, but unfortunately this isn’t always the case.

Caterpillars like the Forest Tent Caterpillar, the Eastern Tent Caterpillar, and the Gypsy Moth are a nuisance for many species of trees and plants. Learning how to squash these pests can ensure longer lives for the trees and plants on your property.
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Organic Bug Repellent For Total Control Of Aphids

March 8th, 2010 Posted in Beetles & Ladybugs | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

Aphids are a lady bug’s favorite treat and a plant’s worst enemy. To ensure your plants are safe from the wrath of an aphid attack you need to protect them.

A few ways to protect your garden are by using ladybugs, chemical pesticides, and organic pesticides. Deciding which method to use is an important decision to help ensure your garden’s continued health.

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Should We Get Rid of Mosquitoes With Science?

March 8th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)

It seems scientists can genetically modify anything these days. Grapples and plumcots are weird enough, but can science really start altering entire species?

Researchers in the UK are experimenting with genetic engineering to control the mosquito problem. But they are met with opposition from conservationists who defend mosquitoes in their natural form.

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