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The brown marmorated stink bug is a kind of true bug identified within the Pentatomidae insect family. This bug affects a wide range of plants, including apple trees, and is also known by the scientific name Halyomorpha halys. Crops affected by the bug are usually unfit for consumption due to severe distortion of fruits and damage to the plant tissue.

Just like most fruit crops, strawberries are prone to pest infestation. In order for you to be able to produce a good crop, you may need to battle with certain pests posing threat to your precious crops. One of the most important things to consider in strawberry production is to identify the types of pests that could lead to production losses. Get to know the strawberry pests you need to steer clear of below:

Hydroponics tomatoes can taste as good as tomatoes grown in rich soil outdoors. The benefits of growing hydroponically include being able to control and extend fruit production, as well as being able to augment the supply of natural sugars and other components that plants use to produce especially tasty tomatoes.

Hydroponics is an innovative method of growing vegetable and fruit garden with the right hydroponics supplies to grow bigger yields.

7 common mistakes growers make that suck the life and profits right out of their garden and here is the solution what you can do to avoid them and grow healthy garden.

There are steps you can take to prevent rodents on your property. 1. Eliminate food and water sources: *Keep all garbage in metal containers with tight fitting lids. *Compost kitchen waste in rodent-resistant containers. Do not throw meat, bones, grease, fish or other food scraps into the compost. *Ensure the compost is away from the house. Properly maintain the compost by stirring and adding lime every few months. *Remove fallen fruit and nuts from your yard. *Remove pet food right after feeding and do not leave it outside overnight. Clean out waste and food from pet pens and enclosures. *Equip bird feeders with trays and clean spilled seeds often. *Repair any plumbing leaks to remove collected water. Cover pools and whirlpools when not in use. 2. Eliminate hiding and living places: *Do not plant shrubs or flowers close to buildings. Keep a space clear between buildings and plants and allow 15 cm to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) under plants. Trim grass and ditch areas. *Remove unused piles of lumber, old sheds, or buildings. *Do not store old cars or furniture outside. *Store lumber and firewood on stands 30 cm to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches) off the ground. 3. Protect buildings: *Cover crawl spaces, fresh air and attic vents with 6mm (¼ inch) metal screening or steel mesh. *Repair cracks in cement footings and foundations. *Build sheds on concrete slabs. *Install 6mm (¼ inch) hardware cloth inside your compost. Can I use poison to get rid of rodents? It is not a good idea to use poison or baits to control rodents. Poisoned rodents can crawl away and die, and their bodies can be hard to find and breeding grounds for disease. Poisons can also accidentally harm pets, wild animals, or even children. Ultrasound repellers, although initially effective, are expensive and do not have long-term success at eliminating rodents. If after taking preventive measures, a rodent problem still exists on your property and you

Rujak or rojak (Malay) is traditional salad in Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. Literally rojak means "mixture" or "mixture or things". Rojak main components are fruits, vegetables ( cooked or raw), dressings (peanut sauce, sweet sauce, petis sauce, vinegar sauce, etc) and some snack such as crackers added as toppings.

weet sticky rice is the most popular dessert of Thai. This sweet savory sticky rice is the best dessert when paired with fresh Thai mangos. Occasionally, sweet sticky rice is eaten with dried fish or prawn as a part of meal or more common, it is eaten with fresh topical fruit as custard apples or jackfruit.

Every year, the summer is filled with picnics, barbecues and other casual gatherings for The Daily Kool family. Most of these get-togethers are pot-luck events where everyone brings a dish for the guests to share. Needless to say, tables are always filled with a ton deviled eggs, fruit platters, sandwiches and cupcakes galore. So much for shedding those last few (okay, or forty) pounds...sigh. Since most of us tend to bring homemade items as opposed to pre-made trays, we are always looking for convenient travel caddies to hold our food.

Last year, we were having an outdoor birthday party for our oldest son at the local city pool. His parties are always a hit, not because we go overboard, but since his birthday always falls on Labor Day weekend, it's inevitably the first party of the school year. And since he's in a smaller private school where all the kids know each other, we make sure to invite all of the children in his class...26 kids and everybody showed up, with siblings and both parents in tow. Seventy-five people were coming...yikes! We needed food...lots and lots of food. Fruit and veggie platters were a must...plus plenty of candy (our son loves M&Ms) to keep the kids on an energetic sugar high. There was only one problem...how would we keep everything fresh in the scorching Florida heat?

Strawberries are grown most widely worldwide because of their sweetness, juicy, aromatic and bright red in color. Strawberries have an excellent source of vitamin c and flavonoids and also rich in antioxidant. This fruit is consumed largely in many ways like fruit juice, pies, ice creams, milkshakes, biscuits, chocolates and also eaten fresh.

Modular Kitchen triangle is the placement of the sink, fridge, and the stove . These essentials have to be placed in a triangle for easy access to things, minimum walking distance, and to create a smooth flow of traffic . General rule of the thumb while placing these appliances is the distance . It should not to be less than 4 feet and not more than 9feet. Kitchens are not only about cooking food or socializing; kitchens are also about storage and storage space. Modular kitchens provide homes with an extended amount of storage space which conventional kitchens do not. Essentially, a modular kitchen can increase the amount of storage space of a normal kitchen by up to 80%. Modular Kitchen Accessories helps us to make modular kitchen smart. Hyderabad Modular Kitchen Accessories are mainly for better storage and accessibility to kitchen items. They are available in different price ranges and come packed with specific functionality. Kitchen accessories like drawer systems (with soft-closing mechanism) for storage of cutlery, pot and pan, plate, cup and saucers etc. Even the shutters (doors) can be with soft-closing mechanism - with plain shelves OR with pull outs for easier accessibility. There are many accessories for corners like D-Trays (1/2 & ¾), Magic Corner, Leeman etc which will help in easily accessing the material stored. Design Modular Kitchen Hyderabad with glass shutters and glass shelves. These shelves will make it easier for display of eye-catching crockery. Other than a glass shelf, can also go in for sleek ply shelves which can be spacious. A wide range of accessories are available in the market for the base accessories itself. Accessories are in demand as they help in maintaining the kitchen in an organised way. Installing kitchen Accessories requires less time and work, and effectively enhances the look of kitchen, while adding value to the kitchen. With minimal expenditure and a generous dash of creativity, the most unsightly of cupboards

Modular Kitchen triangle is the placement of the sink, fridge, and the stove . These essentials have to be placed in a triangle for easy access to things, minimum walking distance, and to create a smooth flow of traffic . General rule of the thumb while placing these appliances is the distance . It should not to be less than 4 feet and not more than 9feet. Kitchens are not only about cooking food or socializing; kitchens are also about storage and storage space. Modular kitchens provide homes with an extended amount of storage space which conventional kitchens do not. Essentially, a modular kitchen can increase the amount of storage space of a normal kitchen by up to 80%. Modular Kitchen Accessories helps us to make modular kitchen smart. Hyderabad Modular Kitchen Accessories are mainly for better storage and accessibility to kitchen items. They are available in different price ranges and come packed with specific functionality. Kitchen accessories like drawer systems (with soft-closing mechanism) for storage of cutlery, pot and pan, plate, cup and saucers etc. Even the shutters (doors) can be with soft-closing mechanism - with plain shelves OR with pull outs for easier accessibility. There are many accessories for corners like D-Trays (1/2 & ¾), Magic Corner, Leeman etc which will help in easily accessing the material stored. Design Modular Kitchen Hyderabad with glass shutters and glass shelves. These shelves will make it easier for display of eye-catching crockery. Other than a glass shelf, can also go in for sleek ply shelves which can be spacious. A wide range of accessories are available in the market for the base accessories itself. Accessories are in demand as they help in maintaining the kitchen in an organised way. Installing kitchen Accessories requires less time and work, and effectively enhances the look of kitchen, while adding value to the kitchen. With minimal expenditure and a generous dash of creativity, the most unsightly of cupboards

Want to have your house smelling fresh and wonderful without spending a lot of money? Read on the blog here for top 8 DIY potpourri tutorials to try at at home. All the recipes are made mostly with fruits, flowers and extracts. You need not to worry about the expenses, since recipes are less expensive and easy to make. Isn't it fun to mix and match fragrances to create you own blends at home?

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Water-loving plants such as watermelons and cantaloupe can grow best in the water environment of hydroponics. Most of the species of berries like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are ideal for growing in such medium. Apart from that you can also grow both table and wine grapes with this technique. This unconventional method of farming can also be utilized to produce banana and citrus trees reaping you huge benefits.

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Pruning is key for training plants, maintaining plant health, restricting growth, and improving the quality of flowers, stems, foliage, and fruit. Many people believe that they can chop off a few branches as needed and call it good. In reality, pruning improperly can actually do more harm than leaving plants or trees unpruned.

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