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Warming helps crop pests spread north, south: study
2013-09-01 08:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Crop-damaging pests are moving towards the poles at a rate of more than 25 km (16 miles) a decade, aided by global warming and human transport, posing a potential threat to world food security, a study showed on Sunday. The spread of beetles, moths, bacteria, worms, funghi and other pests in a warming world may be quicker than for many types of wild animals and plants, perhaps because people are accidentally moving them with harvests, it said. Scientists based in Britain studied more than 600 types...
Pests thrive with climate change
2013-08-18 22:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Coshocton Tribune: Next time you swat at a mosquito in early March, remember that it wasnt always this way. Climate change is responsible for the escalation of relatively warm days in winter, meaning bugs of all kinds begin to stir earlier in the year than historic norms. Mosquitoes, like all insects, are very sensitive to changes in temperature. Their development when they hatch, how quickly they grow and when they die is dependent on it. The insect has to accumulate so much heat energy to meet certain...
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Floor Drain Seal eliminates odors and pests.
2013-08-02 14:29:41| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Designed to fit 2, 3, and 4 in. floor drains, Green Drain features 2 silicone flaps that create seal, preventing insects and hazardous sewer gases from entering while also keeping water backflow at bay so floors stay dry and clean. Chemical-free solution can go in any drain and is suitable for use in kitchens, basements, labs, restrooms, industrial drains, water heaters, laundry rooms, and even showers. This story is related to the following:Waste Handling EquipmentDrain Plugs | Floor Drains
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Dry Vapor Steam Cleaner eliminates pests and bacteria.
2013-07-16 14:31:12| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
With its anti-microbial features and ability to generate temperatures up to 310°F, KleenJet® Mega 500VP ATIS can eliminate pests and bacteria to sanitizes surfaces in commercial and institutional restaurants as well as cafeterias. High temperatures can be attained within 15 min, and pressure levels are adjustable up to 75 psi. Along with Advanced Thermal Ionic Sanitization™ technology, features include and vacuum technology controlled directly from handle and removable heating elements. This story is related to the following:Dry Steam Cleaners |
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5 Corn, Soybean Pests to Scout For Early
2013-05-24 16:24:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: DuPont Pioneer Regular field scouting for corn and soybean insects, pests and diseases helps growers improve crop performance each year. read more