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How can I get rid of bed bugs?

People on the two upper floors of my high rise began to get them because Exterminator some fool was terribly infested when he moved in. He was thrown out days later, but they began to spread. The exterminator came within days to spray. A good friend of mine saw one in her mattress and promptly killed it. The exterminator must come in 3 wks. again to get any larvae or nits that hatched between sprayings. While we waited, I looked online and found the best article that Harvard University has compiled and written to help you out. It shows (a little disgusting but necessary) all the stages of the bed bugs life and how it lives. It suggests the best chemicals to use and how to wash and prevent further infestation. They are tenacious little buggers so they also give suggestions as to how to look for detect further problems. The link below hopefully will work to get you there. If it doesn't, type "bed bugs" in your web browzer and look for Harvard University's address. Wash all your clothes too. They don't die on them. They can go for many months without feeding.

http://www.uos.harvard.edu/ehs/pes_bedbu...



I hope things go well.



Additional:

Not to be a nag, but you really need to read this article. Heat does not get rid of them cold will. They live Removal in begging. If you have a heavy infestation,, getting rid of mattress & pillow is not the answer. They live in wall, on furniture, frame, everywhere, because they do not feed every night on you. Heavy infestation will show eggs and all stages under seams of mattress, rugs. The article tells you what to do to keep them away from your BR and other Pest Removal parts of Pest Control house. If they are in BR, they are in furniture. Only come out at night unless they are heavy. You need to encase mattress & pillow. Article tells you what to put on floor & legs of bed. They reproduce EVERY time they feed on your blood. They can spread everywhere. You do need to spray.

The Ovarian Cancer Institute and Georgia Tech Develop a Procedure to Detect Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ovarian Cancer Institute, an organization dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness, prevention and research, in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, today announced it has developed a method to detect ovarian cancer that is highly accurate in patients with Stage 1 disease. This research study, titled Highly-accurate metabolomic detection of early-stage ovarian cancer, was published in the Nov. 17 issue of Natures online journal Scientific Reports.

By the time ovarian cancer is detected, its usually too late, said Dr. Benedict Benigno, founder and CEO of the Ovarian Cancer Institute and director of gynecologic oncology at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. Existing screening methods such as pelvic examinations, ultrasounds and CA-125 blood tests are notoriously unreliable. It was so frustrating to encounter newly diagnosed patients, who had experienced symptoms for only a few weeks, in such advanced stages. We are thrilled to provide women with such a highly accurate test.

After years of research and testing, researchers at Georgia Tech, in partnership with the Ovarian Cancer Institute, have developed a method to accurately and reliably detect ovarian cancer. Using a blood sample, a mass spectrometer and a distinct computer algorithm, lab technicians can now detect specific metabolite levels that indicate the presence of ovarian cancer at any stage. Through their collaboration, these two institutions have not only created a unique partnership, but they have also created one of the worlds largest ovarian cancer tissue and serum banks, which derive from samples originally collected from Benignos operating room at Northside Hospital.

Among cancers specific to women, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. More than 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed annually. Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed in late stages, due to vague symptoms that mimic gastrointestinal disorders. However, patients have a greater than 90 percent survival rate if the disease is detected either in Stage 1 or Stage 2A.

We are extremely optimistic that our findings will lead to a highly accurate, non-invasive clinical procedure to detect ovarian cancer very early in its development, said John McDonald, Chief Research Officer at the Ovarian Cancer Institute. By detecting cancer before symptoms even manifest, more women will be able to seek treatment before the cancer spreads. This, in turn, increases survival rates significantly and these patients can go on to live healthy lives.

For more information regarding the Ovarian Cancer Institute, please visit ovariancancerinstitute.org/. To read more about this research, please go to www.nature.com/articles/srep16351.

About The Ovarian Cancer Institute

The Ovarian Cancer Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ovarian cancer research. The work focuses on accurate diagnostics and improved therapeutics. Creators of a first-of-its-kind, early-stage ovarian cancer detection test, the Ovarian Cancer Institute aims to change the future of women suffering from this disease.

Cover Cropping Basics: How to grow cover crops: Organic Gardening

Cover crops just might be the hardest-working plants you'll ever grow. Cover crops (also called green manure) suppress weeds, build productive soil, and help control pests and diseases. Plus, cover crops are easy to plant and require only basic care to thrive. And they grow well in nearly every part of the country.

Get started!

Maybe you already know about the benefits of cover crops but think they're just for farmers and other large-scale utility buildings growers. Think again. Cover crops are well suited to all gardens, whether they're big or small. Here's a step-by-step guide to reaping the rewards of cover crops in your garden.

Step 1: Planting.

If you've ever reseeded a bare patch in your lawn, rest assured you can plant a cover crop. Work up the soil gently with a garden rake, broadcast seed over the soil, and then rake it in. Raking establishes good soil-to-seed contact and protects the seed from birds. "Birds sometimes eat the seeds if they are too close to the surface," says Nancy Creamer, Ph.D., director of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems at North Carolina State University. If you decide to plant cover crops in the fall, be sure to allow them plenty of time to become established. "This means planting them 4 weeks before killing frosts. The one exception is cereal rye, which can be planted right up to a frost," says Marianne Sarrantonio, Ph.D., associate professor of sustainable agriculture at the University of Maine.





Step 2: Care.

Cover crops are low-maintenance compared to most tools for gardening crops, but they still need some care. Mowing keeps large cover crops manageable, and sorghum-sudangrass actually increases its root growth if mowed once or twice. White Dutch clover planted in garden pathways needs to be mowed regularly to keep it from competing with vegetables and flowers. Be sure to water cover crops during times of drought.



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Hurricane Sandy in Photos: 1 Year Later

Below,? Mashable? has taken some of the most iconic photos from Hurricane Sandy and juxtaposed them with images of the same places today. Photos taken during or just after the storm are on top, and their present counterparts appear below.
CarFax estimates that over 100,000 of the around 250,000 water-damaged cars from Hurricane Sandy are now back on the road.
Breezy Point, a neighborhood on Rockaway Peninsula, lost 126 homes during the storm.
Images: Andrew Burton/Getty Images News/Getty Images; Mashable, Christina Ascani

Rockaway Peninsula, Queens


Images: Aby Baker/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images; Mashable, Colin Daileda
Images: Flickr, Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York; Mashable, Christina Ascani?


Though the carousel survived Hurricane Sandy, many of the electronics housed in its basement were ruined.
Subway lines, such as parts of the R train, were forced to shut down for extended periods in order to repair damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. The MTA plans to spend $4.7 billion in repairs and $4.1 billion in flood-prevention projects.
Images: Instagram, Ana Andjelic; Mashable, Colin Daileda
Rockaway Peninsula, Queens
Whitehall subway station

Images: Spencer Platt/Getty Images News/Getty Images; Mashable, Christina Ascani


Images: John Moore/Getty Images News/Getty Images; Mashable, Christina Ascani
Photos of the storm were shocking. Places and landmarks that millions of people regularly walked by were suddenly engulfed in water, and when Sandy passed, whole neighborhoods had been reduced to rubble.




See also: 20 Gripping Photos of Extreme Weather
Jane's Carousel
Around this time one year ago, the Northeastern United States was preparing for one of the most devastating storms the region has ever seen. Hurricane Sandy knocked out power for 8.5 million, destroyed 305,000 houses, cost the country $71 billion and took more than 200 lives.

Carey Tunnel

South Ferry Station
Garage on South William Street in Lower Manhattan
Manhattan seen from Dumbo, Brooklyn




Image: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Southeast Corner of 8th St. and Ave. C in Alphabet City


The storm destroyed more than 250,000 cars.



Some subway stations have still not been reopened to the public.
Waves detached over half of the 5.5 mile Rockaway Beach boardwalk from its concrete foundation.
Hurricane Sandy in Photos: 1 Year Later




Images: Flickr, Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York; Mashable, Christina Ascani


Images: Instagram, jesseandgreg; Mashable, Christina Ascani

The Carey Tunnel reopened on Nov. 12, after being shut down for around two weeks.
Images: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images; Mashable, Christina Ascani



People in 16 states and Washington, D.C., lost power.