Archive for April, 2010
Controlling the Mosquito Population
Aside from serving as food for certain predators, mosquitoes are the kinds of creatures that serve little purpose other than to cause discomfort. Mosquitoes can carry a host of harmful diseases, including West Nile Virus, leave itchy bite marks, and breed incessantly. Controlling the mosquito population has been the goal of many naturalists and environmentalists. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant pools of water including birdbaths, ponds, and even puddles. In order to control the mosquito population, people who have ponds especially should use natural mosquito control. This product kills mosquitoes with natural bacteria, safe for other living creatures.
Mosquitoes are one of the world’s most renowned pests, and keeping them out of your yard and out of proximity to your home benefits everyone. Of course, despite our best efforts, mosquitoes will inevitably continue to be a nuisance, which is why a Eureka screen house is still a sound investment.
Repair the Tear
A tiny tear in the fabric of one of your Eureka tents might not seem all that important at first, but these small issues have a way of compounding if they are ignored. In time, that tear will transform into a sizeable rip and eventually a gaping hole that will make your tent void in terms of insulation and protection from bugs. That doesn’t mean you need to rush out and buy a new tent tomorrow, however. Tent repair is often simple and practical.
Begin repairing a small tear by covering the affected spot with cloth repair tape. If you have a canvas tent you’ll want to use taffeta material. On the other hand, ripstop nylon should be used to patch a nylon tent. Then apply a seam sealer to both sides of the material. Larger tears could require sewing or at the very least some serious attention with repair tape.