Beneficial Nematodes- Rather than attacking the adults, beneficial nematodes go after the larvae in the soil and are a safe and natural method of control. The entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema and Heterorhabditis spp., have been particularly effective especially in potted plants. A few things are critical in order to get good control:
Timing & Temperature - Beneficial nematodes require a soil temperature of at least 60 F to work. Gardeners often miss the critical period in the spring since the weevil larvae pupate fairly early, before the soil warms. The late summer and early autumn is the best time to apply nematodes.
Moisture - The root zone around the plant must be moist since nematodes do not swim and require water to carry them through the soil. Water the area before and after application.
Whitefly- There are two kinds of this small triangular shaped white fly, one effecting greenhouse plants and the other affecting brassicas. Both feed on sap on the underside of leaves causing stickiness and yellow mottling.
Control- Glasshouse whiteflies can be controlled with sticky yellow traps or encarsia parasitic wasps, while cabbage whitefly can be tackled by jetting them off with jets of water from a hose.
Winter Moth Caterpillars- Mottled umber moth (Erannis defoliaria), winter moth (Operophtera brumata) and March moth (Alsophila aescularia) have wingless females which after emerging from their chrysalis stage in the soil, must climb the tree to mate and lay their eggs.
Control- Grease bands are sticky coated paper that can be cut into the required length, wrapped around the trunk of fruit trees from September - through to December and from March onwards. Alternatively apply Fruit Tree Grease, paint on lower trunk of fruit trees and any tree supports. The grease traps the wingless females before they reach the branches. Winter moth is the most common of these moths and it emerges as an adult during November to mid January.
Apply grease to fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum and cherry. On unprotected trees the eggs hatch at bud burst and the pale green or yellowish brown looper-type caterpillars feed on the leaves, blossoms and fruit-lets.
Note: Grease bands give no protection against codling moth (Cydia pomonella) and other pests that can fly onto trees.
Wireworm- (Agriotes lineatus) this creature, which grows to about 25mm long, spends four years living in the ground. During the summer they pupate, this stage lasts for three weeks, to emerge as adult Click beetles. They feed on roots particularly potatoes and other root crops, making tunnels about 3mm in diameter. They are usually widespread in grassland so will be frequently found when it is brought into cultivation. It is believed that after five years of cultivation their numbers drop considerably.
Control: - 1 Lift main-crop potatoes before September, as most of the damage is done at this time.
2 Crush any that are found when digging.
3 I have heard that a trap made of squares of potatoes attached to skewers, buried in the ground is a good way of catching them, these can be pulled up and the infested potato destroyed. I must admit that I have not used this method, but it is one I might try.
4 Keep down weeds, as this is the sort of territory that the beetle likes to lay its eggs.
Dealing With Beneficial Nematodes, Whitefly, Winter Moth Caterpillars And Wireworm
Los Angeles Weight Loss Surgery Helps Resolve Sexual Function in Overweight Men
Erectile dysfunction is just one of the medical conditions associated with obesity. There is a long list of life-threatening medical conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, orthopedic problems, gall bladder disease and sleep apnea. Many of these conditions are reversible in severely obese adults, but only after losing a significant amount of weight. Research presented recently at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) shows that weight loss can in fact resolve sexual dysfunction in men. Morbid obesity can cause sexual dysfunction independent of other common confounders, including diabetes, hypertension and smoking. In this study from researchers in Boston and Philadelphia, sexual function was normalized in some men who underwent gastric bypass surgery for weight loss.
In this study, 95 patients undergoing gastric bypass for weight loss completed the Brief Sexual Inventory (BSI) pre- and post-operatively. On average, BSI scores improved in all categories, including sexual drive, erectile function, ejaculatory function, problem assessment and sexual satisfaction. The amount of weight lost predicted the degree of improvement in all areas of the survey. Results were then compared to data from the Olmstead County Study of Urinary Health Status Survey, a community-based prospective study often used as a baseline for study comparison. After an average of 67 percent weight loss post-bypass, BSI scores were comparable to patients in the Olmstead Study.
The most common bariatric surgery Los Angeles performed is the Roux-en-Y (gastric bypass surgery Los Angeles). This is surgery that simultaneously seals off most of the stomach to decrease the amount of food one can eat, and rearranges the small intestine to reduce the calories the bodies can absorb.
Laparoscopic gastric banding is a purely restrictive operation. The ASGB device is a band with an inflatable balloons connected to a reservoir implanted underneath the skin. The LAP-BAND® system (BioEnterics Corporation, Carpentaria, CA) has been available in Europe, Australia, and South America and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States in June 2001.
The advantages of laparoscopic LAP-BAND surgery compared to laparoscopic gastric bypass include a shorter operative time, relative ease of performance, no stapling or transection of the stomach, the stomach size can be adjusted, and it is reversible. Disadvantages of laparoscopic ASGB may include slower weight loss than the Gastric Bypass.
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The Most Famous Cape Cod Ocean Front Hotels
Enjoy a summer vacation with your family in an oceanic experience at Cape Cod. Some of the renowned ocean front hotels can be found in the areas which are ideal in having a place to stay near the sandy beaches.
Cape Cod offers large areas of sea waters, with beautiful beaches great for sun bathing, sports, boating or just strolling while enjoying breeze of the place. There are many ocean front hotels that you can choose from to complete your travel to the Cape Cod.
Hyannis Holiday Motel
The Hyannis Holiday Motel boasts its location which features a panoramic view of the ocean while in the comfort of your room. The hotel offers an affordable choice for accommodation that provides friendly and warm atmosphere for its guests. The hotel has 72 guest rooms, which are all non- smoking.
The hotel offers different options of guest rooms varying from the size and amenities:
• Harborview Double Room
• Harborview King Room
• Standard Double Room
• Standard King Room
• Harborview Suite
• Standard Suite
Guest Room Amenities:
• Cable TV
• Air- conditioning unit with heater
• Private tub
• Free high- speed wireless Internet access
• Free local calls
A complimentary breakfast with a choice of orange juice, coffee and pastry is served every morning. Guests can visit many attractions near the area like the Martha's Vineyard Islands, National Seashore Park, JFK Memorial and Museum, and the Nantucket.
After a tiring day of touring the many attractions, you can have a refreshing moment within the hotel's two swimming pools.
Some other features of the hotel include:
• Short Distance from the Scenic Villages & Whale Watch Cruises
• Children are free of charge
• Dine Around Town Coupons
• Boat Cruise Discounts
Chatham Bars Inn
Chatham Bars Inn is proud to be a landmark of Cape Cod as early as 1914. Because of its remarkable accommodation, it has been one of the favorite of many tourists visiting the area.
Numerous citations and awards are given to the hotel. Some of the awards are:
• AAA 4 Diamond Award
• One of the top resorts in the world by Travel and Leisure
• Best Hotel in Cape Cod by Boston Magazine
• One of the top resorts in the world by Conde Nast Gold List
• Best Family Resort by Family Magazine
Outside of the hotel is a community that is lively and hospitable. Guests may go strolling along the main Street and shop through the many merchants around. There are many traditional events in town where guests can enjoy watching. These events are the Cape Cod Baseball games, 4th of July Parade and a variety of live band performances.
The main building of the hotel was reconstructed but retained its original state.
Newly- constructed cottages offers spacious rooms and baths and comes with a fireplace and a private deck which allows its guests to view the wide and magnificent Atlantic Ocean. These cottages are a perfect place for a peaceful retreat from a busy life.
Guestroom Amenities:
• European beddings
• Products from L'Occitaine
• Exclusive Chatham Bars Inn robes and slippers
• High- speed wireless Internet access
• Plasma TV
• Coffee maker
• Bose wave radios
The hotel provides a total of six venues for any social or corporate events ideal for meetings, conferences, parties, ballrooms, wedding and any particular event. The conference rooms are equipped with all the necessary amenities. These rooms provide a peaceful atmosphere, with a view of the natural beauty around the hotel which is ideal for retreats.
The hotel's in- house Events Coordinator can provide assistance in terms of arranging for photographers, video coverage, meals and any technical specific needs for the event.
The main dining room provides different cuisines. Guests will enjoy the feast of their food as well as be amazed by the beauty of the ocean that can be seen inside the dining area.
Hotel guests may also revitalize from their in- house spa that offers large rooms for treatment sessions. The spa treatments use materials that found in Atlantic Ocean which are believed to contain positive effects of the ocean, useful in revitalizing the mind, body and soul.