Some bugs are just annoying, such as tiny little sugar ants that find their way to your pantry in summer or the fruit flies that become common when you start harvesting produce from your garden. Other bugs can be dangerous, however. Ticks are one such bug. While usually thought of as an insect, which has six legs and antennae, a tick is actually an eight-legged arachnid, like a spider.
Ticks are blood sucking parasites that can cause disease in both humans and animals.
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Trees are great additions to your yard, but knowing how to care for each type of tree can be difficult. If you are one of the many homeowners fortunate enough to have one or more birch trees in your landscape, you are probably enjoying the look, texture, and shade provided by these trees. With potential heights of 50 to 90 feet, it is easy to see how the river birch tree will make a real statement in your landscape design.
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When the weather is warmer, trees become vulnerable to many problems. Insects, disease, and storms cause damage to trees. Sometimes these problems may require tree removal, and in other cases, emergency pruning or trimming will need to be done. Here are some tips to help deal with tree emergencies and pruning during the warm months.
1. Controlling Insect Infestations Early to Prevent Severe Tree Damage
Insect infestations are one of the major problems that can cause damage to trees during the summer months.
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If you have noticed that you have an abundance of pests around your property and they're becoming a problem inside of your house, and you think it's because your landscaping is out of control, it's time to get help from the professionals. If you have a lot of tall grass, overgrown trees, wheat and other landscaping problems, this could be a great place for pests like rodents and insects to hide.
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If a tree has fallen in your yard, you may be wondering what to do next. Obviously, the first thing to do would be to ensure that no one was injured and that no property was damaged. Assuming that it true, you will want to follow these next four steps:
Check For Damaged Electrical Lines
If the tree fell and snagged an electrical wire hanging overhead, then do not go near the tree.
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