People & Power – Focus on Locusts – 07Dec07-Pt 1

Written by scottology on February 9, 2010 – 5:52 am -

We look at private equity’s part in the creation of the global credit bubble.


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Gecko Stitches

Written by scottology on February 8, 2010 – 7:32 am -

Unlocking the gecko’s ability to walk on walls is leading researchers to find a way to replace surgical stitches with sticky tape. As this sciencentral News video explains, the challenge is to make a surgical tape that works in the wet conditions inside your body.


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What is a remedy for getting rid of millipedes in the basement?

Written by scottology on February 7, 2010 – 10:29 pm -

My bedroom is in the basement, and every summer we get an invasion of millipedes. I really don’t mind them since they just crawl on the floor and then go back where they came from, but I’d like to eliminate some of them. Is there anything I can put around the house that’ll turn them off?


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Where is the best place in michigan to find skinks?

Written by scottology on February 7, 2010 – 2:59 pm -

i love looking for reptiles but only to play with them for a few minutes then release them back to the wild. the only thing i haven’t found are five lined skinks. please where in Michigan is the best place to look for them?


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BIG spider – tarantula on my hand

Written by scottology on February 6, 2010 – 12:34 pm -

This is one big spider, but very gentle and light I can now see why people have tarantulas as pets. #1 – Most Viewed (All Time) – Pets & Animals – Canada #11 – Most Viewed (All Time) – Pets & Animals #11 – Top Favorited (All Time) – Pets & Animals – Canada #42 – Top Rated (All Time) – Pets & Animals – Canada #25 – Most Discussed (All Time) – Canada #2 – Most Discussed (All Time) – Pets & Animals – Canada #7 – Most Discussed (All Time) – Pets & Animals #8 – Most Viewed (All Time) – Canada


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How to deter toads from coming into the yard?

Written by scottology on February 6, 2010 – 7:32 am -

I live near bush and we have a toad infestation- i was wondering if there was anything i could put in our yard to stop or deter the toads, as we are planning to get a puppy…. please help!
** our family dog bit a toad once and it started frothing… our dog had to go to the vet to get its stomach pumped…. they secrete a poison.


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Does anyone know where I could purchase a caecilian?

Written by scottology on February 5, 2010 – 9:24 pm -


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Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula

Written by scottology on February 5, 2010 – 8:11 pm -

This is a G Rosea Tarantula and a few ways to tell if you have a tarantula that is near a moult.


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House Pest Remedies Without The Use Of Harmful Chemicals

Written by Charles Hill on February 5, 2010 – 4:25 pm -

There is no reason to gross out at the sight of an ant, termite, mosquito, or rat starting to feel comfortable in your dwelling. You got to remember that there are pest control guidelines which can help you get rid of these pests effectively. All you have to have is the willingness to study how to execute it correctly.

It is up to you to choose which method to employ, however the natural and organic recipes for pest control are more commended than utilizing pesticides due to the upshots of the harmful chemical substances it can cause. That’s why to make sure your health won’t be at stake, start practicing some preventive measures.

Learn what repel these home pests and learn how to utilise it.

Ants have been tagged as one of the most nerve-racking insects for a reason. It is because they show up in extensive colonies and they are everywhere. How to deal with it? Primarily, see if you can track down where they enter in your home. Once you know the exact spot, it is time to block them off with citrus oil, coffee grounds, or cayenne pepper spread over the place as ants cannot go through these items. Other products that have been identified to effectively drive away ants out of your home are garlic cloves, cucumber peels and spearmint leaves.

Now you can start focusing outdoors, wall the ant hill with some cornmeal particularly in the entrance. The entire colony will take it in to be shared. Little do they know that by munching it up, indigestion would take them down within a week.

The repulsiveness of cockroaches straying around your home is enough to make you want to do anything just to get them out of your sight. And as you know, there are natural pest control ideas suited to them as well! To ward them off, set catnip in the areas cockroaches might often dwell. If they are already inside your place, put a container these cockroaches would easily discover with a piece of bread in beer. Beer works like cornmeal for ants, it would kill them because they cannot digest it, too!

Stagnant water is the favorite breeding ground of mosquitoes. So the first step is to rid your yard with all standing water – the

home ground of mosquitoes. If you plan on staying outdoors, apply a solution formulated with at least 30% eucalyptus. This works like any mosquito repellant you find in stores. Plants with natural deterrent quality such as rosemary, marigold and sage in the yard keep the mosquitoes away.

Find out more about termites and pest control so that your home stays clean and fresh the way it should.


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Arrogant worms – Cows With Guns

Written by scottology on February 5, 2010 – 1:26 pm -


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