Young athletes must drink enough fluid to perform at their best and to reduce the dangerous risks of dehydration during prolonge...
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Tawny crazy ants are a highly invasive pest that is best contained by pest management professionals using these strategies for...
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There are five types of termite treatment programs: liquid termiticides, baiting systems, wood preservatives, mechanical barriers, a...
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Take steps to ensure that your well water is safe after a flood. One method of disinfection is shock chlorination.
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In this second of a five-part series, you will learn how to recognize and prevent bullying behaviors in youth ages 12 to 17.
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Should I be concerned about living in a moldy home?
Mold in the air is associated with health problems. For many people, these are minor an...
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Learn to identify two common venomous spiders in Alabama, the black widow and the brown recluse. Tips for minimizing negative enco...
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A drought is a period of abnormally dry weather that persists long enough to produce a serious hydrologic imbalance, causing, for example, c...
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When disasters strike, individuals and businesses all too often lose important computer files. You can replace equipment, but data may be lo...
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In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods.
You will likely hear weather fore...
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There are some basic items you should stock in your home or established shelter. These include water, food, first aid supplies, clothing, be...
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