How to get rid of lizards without killing them: Simple home remedies that workLizards are beneficial visitors, helping control insect populations. Instead of removal, focus on making homes less attractive to them. Sim...
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How to keep mosquitoes away using burnt coffee powderTired of mosquito bites and chemical repellents? Burnt coffee powder offers a simple, natural, and effective way to keep mosquitoes away. T...
08 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Gardeners Sprinkle Cinnamon on Dying Plants, But Does It Actually Work?Cinnamon is emerging as a natural remedy for home gardeners, offering antifungal properties to combat root rot and fungal diseases. Its com...
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Why Are There Almost No Mosquitoes at Disney World? The Science Behind ItWalt Disney World employs a sophisticated environmental engineering strategy to combat mosquitoes, focusing on preventing breeding by manag...
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Mosquitoes wreak havoc in China as authorities adopt COVID pandemic methods to tackle virus outbreakA virus transmitted by the bites of infected mosquitoes, chikungunya is rarely fatal, but it does cause fever and severe joint pain. It has...
06 Aug, 2025, 01.09 AM IST
Ultimate guide to eliminating pests from your home and yardProtecting homes from pests is crucial for health and property. Prevention starts with managing exterior vegetation and sealing entry point...
28 Jul, 2025, 04.31 AM IST
From improving soil fertility to cleaning tools: 6 ways to use lemon peels in gardenLemon peels offer many gardening benefits. They act as pest repellents and improve soil acidity. Experts suggest using them as liquid ferti...
13 Jul, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
Best Lizard Repellents: Natural, Effective and Safe Solutions for a Lizard-free HomeFinding the best lizard repellents is essential for homeowners who want to keep their living spaces free of unwanted reptiles. These natura...
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How to protect yourself from mosquito bite without using harmful chemicalsMosquitoes are the root cause of numerous illnesses such as dengue, malaria, brain fever, yellow fever, Chikungunya, etc. While chemical mo...
12 Apr, 2023, 01.17 PM IST
Artificial light may aid in controlling malaria, likely to alter mosquito biologyThe use of artificial lights can trick malaria-transmitting mosquito species that feed nocturnally into behaving as if it's daytime.
04 Jun, 2022, 05.52 PM IST
Keep mosquitoes away by clearing stagnant water: ExpertsThe mosquito menace in Bengaluru is so severe that last year the Karnataka High Court had to intervene and direct the city municipal corpor...
05 Jul, 2016, 10.26 AM IST
Real Estate open to innovations, are you a trendsetter?A convertible apartment is a small condo with means of separating one area from the rest to create a more private sleeping space.
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Winova Tech launches alcohol-free hand sanitizersWith a market size of Rs 250 crore in Tamil Nadu, the company expects to capture a 20 to 25 per cent share in the first year.
28 Jun, 2013, 04.38 PM IST
- In Tamil Nadu, keep your homes clean or pay fine up to Rs 50,000
The Tamil Nadu government is working on a proposal to impose fines up to 50,000 on people who don't clean their water tanks or have puddles...
28 Mar, 2012, 09.31 AM IST
- Acquisition of Henkel India helps Jyothy Laboratories staging good recovery
After three quarters of poor performance, Mumbai-based fast moving consumer goods company Jyothy Laboratories staged a good recovery in its...
25 Jan, 2012, 04.46 AM IST
- US pest control firm sets up facilities in south
US-based pest-control product company Dutch & Habro International has set its foot in the Indian market by launching a range of products pl...
12 Jul, 2009, 07.36 PM IST
- Dabur sets up new manufacturing unit in Nigeria
FMCG major Dabur has set up a new factory in Nigeria for manufacturing a range of toothpastes for the African market.
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