How To Kill Cabbage Worms

There's been many methods described on how to kill cabbage worms. Some of them work OK and some of them leave you wondering how in the world that's supposed to kill cabbage worms. The most effective method in getting rid of cabbage worms is to use a product called Bt. Bt is short for Bacillus thuringiensis. Try saying that a few times and I think you'll find out why it was shortened for simplicity sake. Bt is a soil bacterium sold under many brand names such as Dipel, Javelin, & Leptox, just to name a few. It is a stomach poison that works very well for killing larvae such as cabbage worms. As an added benefit, the spores of Bt are released into the soil from decomposing dead insects after they have been killed by it. So if you have a problem with cabbage worms in your garden try picking up a bag of Bt from your local garden center and use it to kill those bothersome cabbage worms.

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How To Get Fleas Out of Your Home

There's nothing worse that coming home to a home full of fleas. You can get rid of fleas in your home by spreading Diatomaceous Earth around the floor of your home. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is non-toxic to pets and humans. You can even feed it to your pets or livestock or take it internally yourself to control parasites. Spreading DE throughout your home will end the life cycle of fleas that come into contact with it. Flea eggs are not harmed by DE, so you will need to have patience and wait until the eggs hatch and the newly hatched fleas meet their match. DE is a much safer alternative to toxic pesticides that may or may not work. You can find food grade DE at most health food stores.

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How To Remove Stubborn Grease Stains from Clothing

There's really no secret to removing grease stains from clothing. Many stubborn stains will come out just by pre-treating your clothing in regular clothes detergent. But sometimes you'll find yourself with a set in stain that refuses to come out. That's when I turn to Dawn dish-washing detergent. Just squirt some Dawn on your clothing stain and let it sit until you're ready to wash it. This tip works particularly well with grease stains on clothing from food.

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How To Remove Mold & Mildew from Outdoor Furniture

A quick tip on how to remove mold & mildew from outdoor furniture! No need to run to the store to get rid of that mold or mildew. Just look in your kitchen cabinets for the secret ingredient: Vinegar! Just put some vinegar in a plastic spray bottle and spray it on the moldy or mildew spots on your furniture. Give it a few minutes to eat away the mold or mildew and then rinse. If you just happen to have a bottle of tea tree oil lying around that you never use, this can also be used to kill mold and mildew on your outdoor furniture.

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How To Clean a Plasma TV Screen

What's the best way to clean a plasma TV screen? If you can't find instructions for cleaning the screen in your plasma TV owner's manual then the safest way to proceed is to use a microfiber or pure cotton cloth. Gently remove the dust from the TV screen with the cloth. If you need to you can use a little warm water to remove any smudges. Do not use any harsh chemicals for cleaning your plasma TV screen under any circumstances.

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