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Sandy B

Kingsley, PA
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House Mouse

Light brown to black in color, small eyes, pointed nose, large ears, long tail and about 2 inches in length. The house mouse is the most common rodent pest in most parts of the world. The female mouse can give birth every three weeks to a dozen babies, that's 150 babies a year! Their diet consists mainly of plants & grains but they will eat meat & dairy products as well and require very little water to survive. House mice nest in and around structures, especially in stacked firewood, ...»
stones, bricks, leaves and other debris. They establish a territory near food sources, generally 10 to 30 feet from their nest. House mice breed throughout the year and often share nests with their "relatives". House mice spread disease through bite wounds and contaminating food & water with their waste products. They can also spread disease through parasites such as ticks, fleas & mites. These parasites bite the infected mouse and then spread the disease by biting humans, this is why controlling rodent problems are extremely important. Prevention tips include: 1) Eliminate harborage in and around the house. Do not allow piles of leaves to accumulate next to the home, remove any piles of debris, stones, bricks, firewood, etc. 2) Seal holes & cracks inside & outside the home. Mice can fit through a hole as small as 1/4 in length. 3) Mice eat 15-20 times a day, so never leave food out. 4) Empty garbage on a daily basis and keep lids on the trash cans. 5) Frequently clean up sheds, crawlspaces, attics, storage rooms & garages. 6) Install weather stripping on the bottom of all doors. 7) Keep the house clean and free of clutter. - If problems persist, contact a Pest Control Company for help.

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  • Sandy B
    Commented on Jan 30, 2013
    Put your cats to work if you have any. or go adopt a kitten or two from the shelter.
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    Followed 7 people on Dec 31, 2012
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Create a flower planter from an old tire!

My future father-in-law came up with this brilliant idea over 20 years ago to cut and flip an old tire inside out and use it as a gorgeous planter! ...»

You can check out more pictures and see the full tutorial on my blog, Pink Hammers & Sippy Cups! http://www.pinkhsc.com/2012/07/tire-planter....

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Pamela R Schenectady, NY
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    Commented on Jul 11, 2012
    Yes these take me back several decades! i think they're quite humorous. the ones i remember ...»
    were either never painted or had been & the paint had chipped off. rustic...

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Gardening: Weed or Flower?

My daughter in law dug up some Creeping Phlox from an old abandoned house. In among the phlox were these plants with yellow flowers. Can anybody tell me if this is a weed? It's pretty whatever it is. Thanks for your help.
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Kay R Jefferson, GA
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  • Sandy B
    Commented on Mar 18, 2012
    Supposedly, by definition, a weed is any plant that's growing where you don't want it to grow. ...»
    My first experience with growing perennials from seed was the common viola. It was so prolific that for many yrs afterward, I had to pull them out, otherwise they would've completely taken over. But they are lovely litle gems!

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