insect
insect
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by davinos greeno - 2007-01-15
The UK is known as a nation of tea drinkers, one Polish person once asked me if we drank tea at 3 oclock everyday as some sort of ritual! Most of us dont realise that this tea is often grown on te...
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by John Grimes - 2007-03-09
If you are heading outdoors, you know how aggravating bugs can be. The answer, of course, is to use insect repellent to keep them from biting. Ah, but how does insect repellent actually work?Insect...
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by Vicki Nunn - 2007-03-13
One night, I had prepared for bed as usual, had switched on my alarm clock and turned out the light, and settled in for a good night's sleep. It was just as I was drifting off, that it attacked me. Su...
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by Patrick Carpen - 2007-12-08
There are dozens of myths and beliefs surrounding the lives of butterflies. From legends to mythology, many mystical qualities are attributed to the common butterfly. However it is their radiant and c...
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by Mary Ann Copson - 2008-06-04
In the spring and summer your kids - and you too- are more likely to be running around outside barefoot or rolling and playing in the grass. Getting an insect bite or sting can put an end to these hap...
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by Barry Walker - 2008-07-12
The problem with pests became more apparent around the same time as agriculture took off. Roughly 8000BC saw the effects of what pests could deliver to crops. Pests of which mainly insects destroyed c...
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by Alisha Dhamani - 2008-07-25
The top priority for the medical team is ensuring that your breathing and blood pressure are protected. If you are having difficulty breathing, you may be given oxygen via a tube in your nose or by f...
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by Alisha Dhamani - 2008-07-25
One or more prior severe reactions to an insect sting place you at an increased risk of severe reactions with each sting.It is important to let the health care provider know that you have been stung ...
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by Alisha Dhamani - 2008-07-25
Take precautions to avoid insect stings in the future. Avoid nests or hives of stinging insects. Do not wear bright clothing or perfumes that might attract bees and wasps.Remain calm and quiet around...
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by Alisha Dhamani - 2008-07-25
Several insects belonging to the class Hymenoptera are capable of injecting venom into humans and animals. These insects include honeybees, bumble bees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, and fire ants....
