9 articles on "freezing"

When Diplomacy Fails with Tobacco Beetles

When Diplomacy Fails with Tobacco Beetles by: Cameron Elliot Tobacco beetles (Lasioderma serricorne) are nasty little buggers; left to their own devices, they will eat tobacco, lay eggs in cigars, and make cocoons, completely destroying your cig...

Hobbies  hobbies cigars tobacco beetles eggs humidor freezing
Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the fall for a Beautiful Spring Display

Flower bulbs need a good, long, winters sleep. Like some people we know, if they wake up before they are fully rested, they get kind of cranky, and then they don’t bloom well at all. Actually what happens is during a mild winter, the soil stays too...

Gardening  gardening bulbs soil freezing mulch well
When Diplomacy Fails with Tobacco Beetles

When Diplomacy Fails with Tobacco Beetles The tobacco beetle is a small, brown bug that feeds on tobacco leaves, cigars, and cigarettes. These bugs are known to cause significant damage to tobacco products, and they can be a major source of frustrat...

Hobbies  hobbies cigars tobacco beetles eggs humidor freezing
Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the fall for a Beautiful Spring Display

Fall is the perfect time to start preparing your garden beds for next year's spring flowers. One of the most important things you can do is to mulch your spring flower bulbs in the fall. Mulching provides several benefits, including protecting bulbs ...

Gardening  gardening bulbs soil freezing mulch well
From The Science Desk

The Science Desk by: News Canada Q: How should pesticides (for home use) be stored? What is the shelf life? A: Pesticides should be stored in a secure, well-ventilated area, preferably locked in a safe cupboard, garage or garden shed. Most pest ...

Home Improvement  home improvement stored products pest freezing control periods extended
Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display

Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display by: Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or In your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the e...

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Winter Car Care

As the weather turns colder, it is time to think about your car for a second. A little preparation can go a long way to making your winter travels a lot safer. Here is a checklist to get you started. 1. Check the antifreeze. The freezing point can be...

Auto And Trucks  auto trucks check tires sure antifreeze freezing
The Case AGAINST Raw Frozen Pet Foods

The Case AGAINST Raw Frozen Pet Foods by: Dr Randy Wysong For some 25 years I have alerted the public to the dangers of exclusively feeding heat processed foods. Companion animal feeding has progressed – actually digressed – from table scrap...

Health  health foods food freezing ingredients
Remembering Summer in Winter

Summer's bountiful harvest can be well-remembered and renewed by freezing items you enjoy. Fruit: Work with small amounts at a time to allow for quick handling and prompt freezing. Gently wash the fruit in cold water. Drain well. Never allow the...

Family  family fruit freezing water flavor sugar syrup