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Not really.
You just violated the FinHeaven TOS.
Therefore, I took the appropriate action.
I think you'll be spending a lot of time here in the Depths.
Enjoy it. It's a great place to be.
Ok then. I apologize to whomever I offended. I will not post again.
Originally Posted by wisefin
The politics on this board is comical. Why not just charge people $29.95 for a monthly membership while your at it. Utterly ridiculous. See I know what the problem is, most of you can't handle constructive criticism, especially from a "newbie". And especially if their right. All I wanted to do with this thread was to encourage fans to have unconditional love for the Miami Dolphins. That's it! Sorry if the timing was wrong, but this off season needs to bring about complete and total change in the mentality of the fans.
I know a girl who can release some of your pent up frustration for $29.95!
You need some lovin' bra! So much anger.
Never use a big word when a little filthy one will do.
Start divisive thread to bring unity to FinHeaven. Bold strategy, Cotton.
Originally Posted by wisefin
So I should have my RIGHT to post threads revoked because im calling for unity? And asking for certain fans to think positive, while having hope & faith in the team? Its incredible how some of you look at things so negative. AND TRUTH BE TOLD, THIS IS WHY THE TEAM HAS SUCKED FOR SOOOOO LONG. A PORTION OF THE FAN BASE HAS CORRUPTED THIS FRANCHISE WITH THEIR EVIL LOGIC FOR YEARS. IM CONVINCED WE HAVE THE WORST FAN BASE IN THE LEAGUE. AND THE TREND OF US HAVING LOSING SEASONS WILL CONTINUE UNLESS THEIR IS A MAJOR ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT WITH SOME OF THE FANS.
To say that this thread backfired on me would be a major understatement.
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The wine is bottled, the tasting room is ready, and labels are approved, so all that stands between Two EE's Winery and its grand opening is getting the labels printed and on the bottles.
Future husband and wife Eric Harris and Emily Hart – the "two Es" – are eager to see what started as a hobby and became an addiction finally turned into a business.
Two EE's Winery sits on a hillside along U.S. 24 between Fort Wayne and Huntington. The 6,000-square-foot winery houses a 2,000-square-foot tasting room with windows into the production room on one side and the vineyards on the other. The business has been a long time coming – ground was broken in August 2011.
Harris said it won't be long before the winery opens, but he couldn't give an exact date.
Two EE's has bottled three wines so far: Traminette, which Harris describes as an "off dry" white wine; Dolcetto, a dry red; and Catawba, a semi-sweet rose.
With only a 2-acre vineyard most of the wine Two-EE's will produce will come from grapes imported from California or the East Coast. Harris said about 95 percent of all wineries source the majority of their fruit from other growers. "We're very involved with our growers," he said.
The small vineyard at Two-EE's is "more for fun," Harris said. Having even a small vineyard should help attract tourists to the winery. "It's because people expect to see vineyards at a winery," he said. Two-EE's is visible from U.S. 24.
Two-EE's does plan to bottle a small amount of wine from its own grapes.
Eventually the winery plans to produce 25 to 30 wines over a calendar year, with about 20 different wines available at any given time. The wine will cost $10 to $25 a bottle, Harris said.
Harris said the interest in opening a winery began seven years ago when he and Hart were dating and "her dad walked up from the basement with winemaking equipment."
At that time there weren't any wineries in this area; since then Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard has opened in LaOtto.
Aside from opening the winery, Hart and Harris have a lot going on in their lives, including planning a wedding. But that can't happen for a while; Hart, who is Miss Indiana USA, will compete in the Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas on June 16. She can't be in the pageant if she's married.
Eventually, however, the two will marry and work together at the winery. They have no qualms about spending so much time together. "We like to hang out together," Harris said.

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Anyone who's sauntered around Kissena, in the area between Cherry and Laubernam streets, knows there's no shortage of Northern Chinese venues. It's reached the point where if you throw a rock, you're likely to hit one (not that I'm condoning that type of behavior). Some of the more talked-about amongst them have been M&T and Golden Palace. Today, I tried a new one, ordered something that caught my fancy, and got something completely different from what I was expecting.
The English on the awning says "Guan Dong" and then "Yi Jia." The take-out menu says, "House of Orient, Northern Chinese Style." I'll post the awning photo and will be grateful for any translations. I entered at noon this afternoon. The joint was near to empty save for about three tables of diners, pretty sparse. It struck me as clean, with a few booths partitioned against one wall, some cheesy, Bob Ross-inspired paintings on the far wall. All the waitresses were very nice, friendly, etc.
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Complimentary kimchi: This is actually a close cousin, as it's more on the sweet, even slightly tart, side, and less spicy than what I'm used to. But I liked it. Some boiled peanuts would have been nice as well, but that's just my gluttonous greed talking.
Spicy beef tendon: One of many cold appetizers listed, this is a favorite of mine. I've nary met a one I didn't like, but these guys do a good job. The tendon sits in a thick pool of red chili oil, but the oily slickness doesn't get in the way of the chewiness, which is one of the things I really dig about dishes like this. It had the right combination of spice and earthiness, which came from the greens. Naturally, you can't have this without a nice bowl of steaming white rice; they do wonders together, one adding to the other. This was a winner.
Egg Yolk w/ Pumpkin: I'd been wanting to try this ever since checking out the takeout menu last week - it sounded enticing. I don't usually go for vegetarian dishes as a main, but it's pumpkin, and, really, how can you go wrong. What came to the table was nowhere near what I expected. It was a heaping pile of criss-crossed, pumpkin fries, dusted with a sweet, egg batter. The batter had the same crumbly consistency you get on so-called Cantonese Pineapple buns. The fries were crispy, and the pumpkin flavor was intact. Admittedly, though, this dish is more of a conversation piece than a main. It was also pretty dry, which made it a nice counterpoint to the wet beef tendon appetizer. Next time, though, I'll opt probably for a lamb or beef dish.
The portions here are quite huge. Those fries could have easily served three people, and I had plenty to take home. I look forward to returning to try other dishes here.
Right next door is the underrated Carnation Bakery. It's a crawlspace with about 4 small tables. The buns here always seem to be fresh, a great of them warm. These guys do a very good combined pineapple and coconut bun, with the typical pineapple serated pattern but without the yellow crumbly stuff, and actual coconut shards inside. Their taro bun is also good, nice and chewy with a generous taro filling. The counterwomen are characters, sort of the female counterpart to the staff at the old Mei Lei Wah. This is a good place.
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Hey Polecat, the spicy beef tendon looks scrumptious! Can't wait to try. Thanks for the review!
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Thanks, guys. I can't think of what's more aesthetically pleasing, those monstrous pumpkin fries or the trio of Bob Ross-like landscapes. Give it a go and see what you think.
interesting looking place
KK already got you on the name, but the english name is a direct transliteration of their chinese name (i didn't know guan dong was a reference to dong bei), the rest of it on the right side of the sign says "bei fang" = northern and "feng wei" = local taste
This is a simple plate of shredded pork, but with an excellent wok char. Beautifully crisp and chewy in places, yet retains its' juices. Terrific flavor balance of savory and spice. The celery and garlic chunks balance this dish out perfectly, some nice texture going on. This and the cold beef tendon dish I had last time are two of the best I've had all year. I'm interested to try "hand tears chicken", amongst other menu items. The last photo reveals one of my favorite things to do in life - that is to drip whatever juices and bits are left onto the rice bowl and to eat the rest with a spoon (in this case, a plastic one).


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text: Front View larger Panasonic KX-TGA651B Additional handset for Panasonic KX-TG65 series phone systems Item #: 133TGA651B 5 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $39.99 Shop all Cordless Phone Handsets Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details by Ralph Graves Use this add-on handset to expand your Panasonic KX-TG65 series 1.9 GHz phone system. Includes a rechargeable battery, and separate base/charger. Product Highlights:1.9 GHz frequency range avoids interference with Wi-Fi® networksadd-on handset for Panasonic KX-TG65 series phone systems1.8" white backlit LCD displaylighted handset keypadhandset speakerphonejack for optional headsetNiMH rechargeable batteries (two "AAA"s)warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Panasonic KX-TGA651B Reviews Average Customer Review: 5 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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It arrived very quickly. Pros: Quick integration into existing system, easy to read display, good sound clarity both as hand set and speaker phone. Cons: A bit pricey Was this review helpful? Yes No Panasonic KX-TGA651B Written By Lois S., New York, NY on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I love this phone. It's reliable, comfortable, and easy to program once you figure out the directions in the manual. I even ended up buying an additional handset. I was looking for a phone without an answering machine since I use my phone company's answering service. My only reservation is that I need to use the phone on speaker, since I find the volume a bit low even though I set it to the highest setting. On the other hand, that might be a problem with my 74 year old hearing issues. :). As for Crutchfield, there is no better customer service anywhere. 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Yes No Hands-on research What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual KX-TGA651B handset PNLC1010 Battery charger 2 HHR-55AAABU "AAA" Ni-MH batteries (1.2V/550mAh) PQLV219 AC Adapter with attached 6' DC output cord (DC output: 6.5 V/500mA) Belt clip Operating Instructions Warranty sheet Product Research Features Add-on Handset: The KX-TGA651 cordless handset is an add-on accessory for select Panasonic cordless phone systems. It is not a stand-alone phone. It must first be registered to the base unit of the cordless phone system before it can be used. Up to six handsets can be registered to any base unit. It is compatible with the following Panasonic Digital Cordless telephones: KX-TG4011, KX-TG4021, KX-TG4031, KX-TG4051, KX-TG6511, KX-TG6521, KX-TG6531, KX-TG6541, KX-TG6581, and KX-TG7531. DECT 6.0: The Panasonic KX-TGA651 uses DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) 6.0 technology, which lets you move freely around your home with long range and clear sound. Operating in the 1.9 GHz frequency range (1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz), your phone will not conflict with other wireless devices such as computer routers, wireless keyboards, microwave ovens and other common household devices. Handset Speakerphone: The cordless handset can double as a speakerphone for hands-free conversations. You can choose from six volume settings for the speakerphone. Handset LCD: The cordless handset features a bright backlit 1.8" LCD screen. The display will show lots of information, including Caller ID info, battery strength, Caller List, Phone Book, plus the Feature Menu. You can adjust the contrast of the LCD from 1-6. Intelligent Eco Mode: The phone's Intelligent Eco mode automatically reduces handset power consumption when you're using the handset close to the base unit. This feature extends the available talk time by suppressing the power it takes to transmit to the base unit. The "ECO" icon appears in the handset display when activated. Navigator Keys: The four directional navigator keys on the handset are used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display by pushing it up, down, left, or right. Soft Keys: Located below the LCD screen, three soft keys are provided for selecting functions displayed directly above the keys. Functions displayed above the keys will change depending upon the state of use. Ringer Options: You can select one of six ringer volume settings for the cordless handset. In addition, the handset has five ring tones and five ring melodies to choose from.Headset Jack: The cordless handset has a sub-mini (2.5mm) jack on the side for an optional headset. Panasonic recommends (headsets) KX-TCA400, KX-TCA60, KX-TCA93, KX-TCA94, and KX-TCA430. Caller ID: This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to Caller ID, the caller's name and phone number will be displayed and recorded in the handset's Caller List. Call Waiting Caller ID: If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID, when talking on the phone as another call comes in, the second caller's name and phone number will be displayed. Call Block: If you subscribe to Caller ID, you can enter the phone numbers (up to 30) from which you do not want to receive calls. You can also block calls without a phone number, including those that show "Out of Area", "Private Caller", or "Long Distance". Caller List: The unit can record information for up to 50 different callers and store this information in the Caller List, including calls you missed. You can call back any number in the caller list. Once a number is in the Caller List, it can be manually or automatically edited (to add or remove area codes or prefixes), saved in the Phone Book, or deleted. Shared Phone Book: You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers into the shared Phone Book. Any handset registered to the base unit can use the shared phonebook, however only one person can access the shared phonebook at a time. The directory names are sorted alphabetically. You can enter names up to 16 characters, and enter phone numbers up to 32 digits. A pause can be entered in the phone number if required for dialing. Each pause is stored as one digit, and the pause is approximately 3.5 seconds. Redial List: You can review a list of the last five numbers dialed, then call any of those numbers. Alarm: On the handset, you can set an alarm to sound for three minutes on a one-time or daily basis. With the date and time programmed into the phone, you can enter a desired time for the alarm to sound. 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Security: A handset cannot operate unless it is registered with the base unit. Voice Mail Services: If the connected phone system is compatible with your telephone company's voice mail service, special tones sent by the telephone company can cause the message indicator on the handset to flash slowly, and make the handset display the message "New Voice Mail" in the LCD. You can program your Voice Mail access number (along with your password and any necessary pauses) so you can dial it automatically to retrieve your messages. Belt Clip: The included belt clip can be attached to the back of the cordless handset so that you can hook it onto your belt. Battery Information: The handset comes with two "AAA"-sized, HHR-65AAABU rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. Ni-MH batteries do not develop the "memory" effect like many Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cad) rechargeable batteries. 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Anyone following this? I've caught a couple games. I love baseball. My wife is always asking me how I can watch such a boring sport but I grew up around it.
I like baseball, but I never get a chance to see this. I'll just wait until the MLB season starts.
How the **** does USA lose to Mexico?!?
Watching the Italy game now. Monster GS by David Wright. Up 6-2 B5.
BTW, Cuba is balling!


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Discovery of Novel Silent Allosteric Modulators (SAM) of the Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 5: human mGlu6 selectivity Assay
Selectivity of mGlu5 SAMs was assessed by investigating the ability of 10uM to modulate orthosteric agonist activity (glutamate) at human mGlu6 (1, 2, 3) co-expressed with Galpha15 to faciliate coupling to Ca mobilization. ..more
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Selectivity of mGlu5 SAMs was assessed by investigating the ability of 10uM to modulate orthosteric agonist activity (glutamate) at human mGlu6 (1, 2, 3) co-expressed with Galpha15 to faciliate coupling to Ca mobilization.
1. Noetzel, M.J., Rook, J.M., Vinson, P.N., Cho, H., Days, E., Zhou, Y., Rodriguez, A.L., Lavreysen, H., Stauffer, S.R., Niswender, C.M., Xiang, Z., Daniels, J.S., Lindsley, C.W., Weaver, C.D. and Conn, P.J., 2011. Functional Impact of Allosteric Agonist Activity of Selective Positive Allosteric Modulators of mGlu5 in Regulating CNS Function. Molecular Pharmacology, in press.
2. Hammond, A. S., Rodriguez, A. L., Townsend, S. D., Niswender, C. M., Gregory, K. J., Lindsley, C. W., Conn, P. J. (2010) Discovery of a Novel Chemical Class of mGlu(5) Allosteric Ligands with Distinct Modes of Pharmacology ACS Chem. Neurosci. 10:702-716
3. Mueller, R., Dawson, E. S., Meiler, J., Rodriguez, A. L., Chauder, B. A., Bates, B. S., Felts, A. S., Lamb, J. P., Menon, U. N.Jadhav, S. B., Kane, A. S., Jones, C. K., Gregory, K. J., Niswender, C. M., Conn, P. J., Olsen, C. M., Winder, D. G., Emmitte, K. A., Lindsley, C. W. (2012)Discovery of 2-(2-benzoxazoyl amino)-4-aryl-5-cyanopyrimidine as negative allosteric modulators (NAMs) of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGlu(5)): from an artificial neural network virtual screen to an in vivo tool compound. ChemMedChem 7:406-414.
hmGlu6+Galpha15/HEK293A cells were cultured in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Media (DMEM) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), 20 mM HEPES, 1 mM sodium pyruvate, 0.1 mM NEAA, 2 mM L-glutamine, 700ug/mL G418 and 600ng/mL puromycin.
Experiment Preparation.
hmGlu6+Galpha15/HEK293 cells were plated the day before the experiment at a density of 40,000 cells/well in Poly-D-Lysine coated 96-well Microplates (black walled/clear bottom, Costar) in assay medium (DMEM, 20 mM HEPES, 10% dialyzed FBS, 1 mM sodium pyruvate) . On the day of the experiment, the media was removed and the cells washed with assay buffer (HBSS, 20 mM HEPES, 2.5 mM probenecid, pH 7.4) using an ELX405 cell plate washer. A Ca2+-sensitive fluorescent dye (Fluo4-AM, Invitrogen Corp) was added at a final concentration of 1 uM. Note: the presence of probenecid, an anion exchange inhibitor, minimizes the dye being pumped out of the intracellular environment allowing it to be available to bind intracellular Ca+2. The cells were allowed to take up the dye during an incubation period of 60 min at 37 degrees C/5% CO2. The cells were then washed with assay buffer and, after an incubation period of 10 minutes at 37degrees Celcius, the assay was started.
A Flexstation2 or Flexstation3 (Molecular Devices) was utilized to evaluate changes in fluorescence intensity of Fluo4. Test compounds were provided as 10 mM stocks in DMSO. Final concentration of DMSO in the assay was 1%.
The concentration of glutamate ranged from 10nM to 1mM (final concentrations) in a 9-point curve and were made 10X in duplicate. Two additions were made within the Flexstation. First, compound alone (made at 3X; 10uM final) was added to each well at 20 seconds to detect any agonist activity. Next, different concentrations of glutamate was added at 80 seconds to detect any modulation of the glutamate response by the test compound.
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* Activity Concentration. ** Test Concentration.
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Svindal powers his way to GOLD in the Downhill in Schladming
Aksel Lund Svindal made the downhill his own as he used his strength to master the Schladming course to win his second Downhill World Championship. The HEAD World Cup Rebel gave the rest of the field a lesson in how to master the tough World Championship downhill course. Having won the World Cup Finals race last season followed it up with victory to become only the second racer to win a second Downhill title in history after Bernhard Russi.
Svindal admitted that this was not a faultless run: " I risked a lot and made a few mistakes," he explained after the race. "It is a great feeling coming into the finish with the best time," he added, "I could not have done better."
With David Poisson in the lead when Svindal left the start, from the first split, the giant Norwegian was ahead. At each split the margin grew; by the finish it was just under a second. This was now the target for the rest of the field. With the flat light and extremely hard snow, Svindal had used all his strength to carve a fantastic line. With the final pitch glistening under the lights the night before, this section emphasized the strength of the great Norwegian.
After the race, Svindal's father, watching in the finish, explained that he had seen from the moment his son left the start that he knew his son would do something special!
Dominik Paris came down immediately after Svindal but could not match the speed and precision of Svindal yet was delighted with second place ahead of Poisson.
Young Austrian Matthias Mayer ended up in 13th yet was so nearly higher up the order but for a mistake down in the middle that cost him valuable time.
Now with five Gold medals from the last four World Championships, Svindal moves into third place in the all time list of Gold Medal winners. When the going gets tough, the tough get going and this is exactly what Svindal executed: "It is important to never lose your head and be smart," said Svindal. "It is important to be fast all the way down."
GOLD: Aksel Lund Svindal (NOR) HEAD
Silver: Dominik Paris (ITA)
Bronze: David Poisson (FRA)
11. Matthias Mayer (AUT) HEAD
17. Ben Thomsen (CAN) HEAD
21. Guillermo Fayed (FRA) HEAD
24. Stephan Keppler (GER) HEAD
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans
stewed tomatoes
onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon
minced garlic
lime, juiced
1 teaspoon
1/4 cup
canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
3 tablespoons
chopped fresh cilantro
Thie recipe was amazing. The only things I would suggest are 1. buying Hunt's tomatoes - don't substitute with a generic brand. 2. draining the tomatoes, unless you like a really runny salsa. 3. only blending on pulse a few times - I'm talking seconds. The first batch I made was very runny, but the second one was AMAZING, and I got so many compliments on it!! :) Thanks!
I was really disappointed with this recipe after all the wonderful reviews. It just didn't have much of a taste to it and I followed the recipe exactly. Blending it was a big mistake also, it gives it a watery consistency.
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I loved this but I don't like uncooked canned tomatoes so I used fresh Roma, my garden is full in summer so I make this as often as I can. Always a hit at get together's. Try the fresh tomatoes you won't be sorry.
Wonderful tasting salsa. I did do a few changes in the recipe. I used Mexican stewed tomatoes, fresh jalapeno's, lemon juice in place of lime, lots of cilantro and added about a teaspoon of chili powder to mine. All our favorite Mexican restaurants tell us to use the chili powder. Thanks for the recipe.
Words cannot describe how I feel about this recipe. It's soooo good. I was skeptical that it could really taste fresh with canned tomatoes, but it truly does. I didn't change a thing and it was mild and flavorful. When you originally chop your onions, leave them a little on the big side, that way when you blend them, they won't be puried and be overpowering. Also, don't over blend the salsa. After reading reviews, it seems some have complained about the consistency, that it's too runny. I didn't drain my tomatoes, but only pulsed my blender a few times. The consistency was perfect. I've eaten chips and salsa for lunch 2 days in a row now. I'm addicted and will make this regularly. Thanks so much!
Good as it is, but if you're looking for more of a homemade, less sweet taste try using fresh cut Mexican style canned tomatoes in lieu of the stewed tomatoes. I also added a jalapeno to give it more flavor, and added green onions for less of a "canned" taste. Wonderful! Tastes just like the salsa at our favorite Mexican restaurant.
[I rated this recipe once before. I do NOT blend the tomatoes, because I like chunky sauce. Everyone is SO impressed with the recipe!] Original review: "A KEEPER! - and also to share! Anyone who objects to canned, and/or Ro-Tel tomatoes should remember that purchased salsa has been cooked and processed. This recipe has the additional fresh ingredients which takes it FAR above the average purchased salsa (and much cheaper than store prices). Thanks so VERY much for sharing!" [If you want "chunky salsa" do NOT use the blender].
This is a quick and easy recipe for delicious salsa-the key is to blend the ingredients for a few seconds. Tastes even better the second day.
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|thank you for thee info. good to know.
|Fluorescent bulbs are also environmental hazards, why not just treat invasive plants the same way? teach people about proper disposal when they buy them, and hope they take it seriously? That's essentially what's done with fluorescent bulbs, and no-one is freaking out. I apparently just bought an invasive species and didn't even know it. I dry out and throw out extra plants I don't want anyways since I don't know if it could be invasive or not, but it would have been nice to know before I bought it that I could get in trouble for it, if it was illegal in my state(just checked, it isn't, not that I'm gonna throw it in a pond, but it's nice to know). I don't think I've broken any laws at this point, but I will have to be careful in the future. Anyways, just an idea.
|good info and write up, thanks for posting that.
Sorted by species name; tells you whether it's a Federal Noxious Weed and what states classify the species under what category.
Hi folks! New here but just wanted to give my input on this one. I've done a bit of research lately on aquatic nuisance species and the laws regarding them, and I'd like to applaud you guys for creating awareness of this problem.
The plants listed above on the previous page are bound both by the Lacey Act, and Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANPCA).
Its not only illegal to import these plants, but its also illegal to transport them across state boundaries.
Some states in the US prohibit the transport, possession, sale, purchase, and or distribution of aquatic nuisance species, so check your local laws before buying any "noxious" plants.
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/laws/statelaws.shtml <-- has the Invasive Species Laws for each state.
Also, please think twice before trying to circumvent your local laws. Even if the destination is only your aquarium, these and other plants may have been banned in your state and others for a reason.
In general, I'd advise people not only to be responsible with the disposal of their aquarium plants, but also to consider not using "noxious" plants in their tanks. The less demand there is for them, the less of a market there'll be, and the less likely unaware people will chuck them into our lakes and ponds. Aquatic nuisance species really are a huge problem in this country and have negatively impacted the ecology of many of our water bodies in innumerable, sometimes irreparable ways.
These plants are particularly a problem because they generally have the ability to adapt easily to new environments, proliferate rapidly, and often end up out competing local native varieties for nutrients, space, and sunlight.
Some of them are great in aquariums, but wreak havoc on open water bodies.
While I'm generally not so blunt as to say that the sale of noxious plants should be prohibited on a forum like this, I'd definitely say that the sale of Caulerpa taxifolia should be. Caulerpa taxifolia is especially dangerous. It really is killer algae, and can grow up to a foot a day. C.taxifolia can completely take over a small ecosystem in a matter of weeks, and the only way to eliminate it is by *chlorinating* the entire infected area. Yep, chlorinating. Everything in the contained infected area dies with it.
So yeah, that's my little n00b input. I wish everyone luck with their tanks, and again, I'd strongly recommend staying away from noxious plants.
|Can you send theese within the same state or is that illegal too?
|the link at the top hasnt been working so heres the link http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/aquatics/main.shtml
|FWIW......... The USDA has inspected my facility twice in the past six months looking for snails and plants.
Well folks, here is the official declaration from the USDA on this issue. Its a bit long, but I hope all get something out of this (at least from an awareness stance).
7CFR319.37 is the authority for restricting plant imports into the USA.
The laws were originally written to protect agriculture. In the late
1800 the interest of growing plants was for food and fiber. Sorry but
the interests of plant hobbyists was not on the horizon when the laws
were written. Up until the late 1950s a majority of the plant imports
were conducted b Agricultural Research Service-ARS, again interest in
Horticulture and hobbies were not on the radar screen. I guess most
folks were focused on the cold war and having vast expanses of monolawn.
In the late 70's imports began to change, the percentage of individuals
who were plant collectors jumped to the point that by the 80's and 90's
a vast amount of new plant material was introduced into the USA. the
regulation 7 CFR319.37 was last updated in 1979 at the beginning of the
wave of new imports.
About this time the inexpensive and ability of individuals to get on a
plane from one exotic location and be in the USA the next was
unimaginable in prior world history. The consequences was a mass influx
of plant material in the USA from the late 80s to present.
The regulations are a balance between allowing anything into the USA and
protecting the interests of those that are affected. Yes sometimes it
seems political but we try to keep things on a scientific basis overall.
I don't think we have an agenda and the conspiracy theory is probably
left to the area of the X-files.
Aquatic plants. Overall this has been left to the States to lay a claim
on the regulations. Federal laws come into effect when the plant becomes
adapted to more that one state and has the potential to cause
environmental or commercial impact.
Yes, some plants have been introduced that now are causing more harm
than intended. We can probably blame those that thought it was a good
idea, but I can assure you that all of the introductions were based on
what -at the time they thought was a good idea. Overall, we do not know
what will cause a problem until after the problem exists. We still lack
the ability to predict the future and nature is a force that no one has
managed to control yet.
We do try to balance the interests of the individual, commercial and
naturalist. All three groups have vested interest and we try to be
flexible in the rulemaking process the best we can.
The PPA
As far as your questions:
Is this still regulated by the intent of the Plant Protection Act?
Yes, The PPA has a fairly broad regulatory authority. As it states the
import and prodigy, so generations after the initial import can be
regulated if the Secretary of Agriculture deems it so. It is really a
great piece of legislature to help protect USA from alien invasive
How does the sale or trade of these species, within the context of the hobby, reside?
The actual import is regulated to exclude FNWs from entering the USA,
but this does not prevent individuals who believe they know better or
are exempt from regulations from smuggling or obfuscating the identity
with the intent to by pass the FNW law. The reason that the plants are
prohibited is the ability of the plants to establish in the natural
ecosystem successfully and cause significant problems where the
taxpayers pay for the cleanup. Granted in a contained environment like
an aquarium it's not a problem, but just like people who choose to
smuggle because they can or want to, there are people that distribute
the plants out of ignorance or spite which cause ecological problems.
There are plants which are "grandfather'd" into the country because they
may have been here prior to the FNW laws of 2002. The problem is moving
the FNWs across State lines. At least 5 aquatic plants were commonly
found in trade USDA tried to have a liberal approach to the regulations,
leaving the requirements to the individual states to decide. There have
been problems and currently lacking a permit to move interstate, If
caught, then this can become a legal issue. There are fines and having
to deal with the legal issues for an individual to hire a lawyer and all
of those complications can make the regulation process messy for
We do have officers who are agricultural antismuggling official - they
visit aquarium stores and look at the chat rooms and focus on FNW
distribution across state lines. But in all honesty we do not conduct
individual raids on home hobbyists to inspect aquariums looking for
The next major issue would be, if someone does have one of these listed
species, what is the proper course of action?
The reason why FNWs are a problem is the ability of the plant to grow
well and multiply quickly, if a home hobbyist has a FNW in a collection,
be conscious about destruction of unwanted plant material. Make sure
it's rendered incapable of propagation before it leaves your home.
Hobbyist who enjoy ecosystems should be aware of natural systems and the problems of introduction of an alien species that can out compete and
create domination issues in a balanced system.
Can they continue to hold these species?
The problem is when the plant material is no longer wanted. Again we are
not conducting home raids, but selling, transferring even giving away
FNWs is breaking the law and not being a good steward of the natural
system that we live in. One person's cool aquarium plant can be a
boater's nightmare, native fish habitat conflict, waste water management
issue, environmental impact disaster. I think people need to take more
responsibility for the areas the live in.
I have a small pond on my property in Maryland and I'd like to put in it
local fish, but the laws don't allow it because they are protected-
endangered. I can get western fish at the aquarium store but if they
escape they then add to the demise of local fish, this is a quandary. If
individuals realize that some of their "kept" pet plants were to get
established in the local waterways there could be impact. Do we, as
stewards of out own backyards want to be responsible for problems in the
environment that our neighbors will need to clean up?
I am not sure what you can gleam from all this but hopefully it's
There are ways for individuals to obtain foreign material legally,
anyone can apply for an import permit. Anyone can collect from the wild
as long as the host country does not mind or has authorized it. Everyone
must have a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting to import plant
material into the USA. Lots of 13 or more require that the material be
cleared through a USDA Plant Inspection Station. We are concerned about
the "Stuff" that may hitch hike with the plants. Eggs of large macro
pests. Snails. Spores of diseases this type of non desired plant
material additions.
Links for information:
Permits: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_heal.../nursery.shtml
Plant Imports:
William D. Aley
Senior Import Specialist,
Plants for Planting
Riverdale, MD,
Office (301) 734-8758,
Fax: (301) 734-3225
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Starring :Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, an elite, powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. Warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him the ability to create anything his mind can imagine. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds).
Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal's humanity is one weapon no member of the Corps has ever had, and if-with willpower, determination and the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively)-Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax...he will save the Earth and all of mankind from certain destruction.


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In late March, the ASPCA assisted federal authorities in a three-state dog fighting raid and the removal of 100 canine victims. Tim Rickey, Vice President of the ASPCA's Field Investigations & Response team, has been on the front lines of this operation since the beginning. Here's his report about the remarkable sheltering facility that has been created to care for the dogs involved in this case.
We're pleased to report that the dogs are being very well cared for while in the custody of the ASPCA. The ASPCA's Animal Cruelty Behavior team has been in the field from day one to oversee the animals' enrichment, socialization and exercise to ensure that these dogs are receiving all the care and attention they deserve.
The dogs are housed individually in a pod system. The kennels surround a 20x20 exercise area that the dogs have access to based on a carefully designed plan by the exercise coordinator. The exercise coordinator works in tandem with the behavior program to ensure the dogs enjoy adequate time outside their kennels several times a day.
The environment is relaxed and quiet with a strong focus on enrichment. There is very little barking, a strong indication the animals are not feeling stressed during their recovery. Responders go in to provide daily human socialization and interaction, and provide them with enrichment items like toys, treats and lots of love.
Every effort is made to keep the dogs focused so they don't become bored, which can lead to destructive behavior. We have observed that the dogs are responding very well, becoming trained to enjoy their playtime, learning to cooperate, and adjusting to human contact.
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The capital of Spain is a vibrant, multicultural city located right in the center of the country. The Cuatro Torres business area's additions to the city skyline (four sleek towers, including a hotel and corporate offices) give an idea of what Madrid is rapidly becoming: a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city -- albeit one that preserves its century-old traditions.
Los Austrias neighborhood, with its narrow cobblestoned streets and beautiful 17th century churches, oozes history, but is also home to a vibrant nightlife and wonderful restaurants. Malasaña and Chamberi are the traditional neighborhoods, with old-style, low-rise buildings and small shops. Salamanca, the most affluent area in the city center, boasts top-notch boutiques, tree-lined streets, and some beautiful mansions, while the northern end of the Castellana, the main north-south artery, has some of the most recognizable buildings of Madrid's skyline. All these very distinct neighborhoods are sprinkled with a myriad of green areas -- from small patches of grass with a few benches, to huge landscaped parks like El Retiro, also known as "the lung of Madrid."
You won't run out of things to see in Madrid, a city known for its world-class museums - -- including El Prado, the Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen Bornemisza -- its beautiful architecture, hopping nightlife scene, and lively 'tascas' (or small bars), always full of people enjoying one of the hundreds of different tapas, or watching a Real Madrid game.
The city center is full of hotels, be it small, cheap pensions or larger, luxurious hotels, and is an ideal location for those who want to be within walking distance of popular tourist attractions, shops, and the great nightlife. For more exclusive hotels and easy access to the high-end boutiques, stay in the area around Goya and Serrano. If you're traveling for business, you might find the hotels around Cuzco and Plaza de Castilla convenient.
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Wild fish, farm-raised fish and many aquarium fish can't resist maggots either.
If you're an Angler and you don't want to depend on (or pay) the bait shop for maggots, this DIY tutorial can keep you camping and fishing with free bait all summer. You'll never have to worry about an empty baffle box again.
Maggots are easier to raise than worms. They're a nutritious, natural food that's rich in protein. They're FREE, easy to manage and not nearly as disgusting as you probably imagine.
If you're serious about living off-the-grid, this information should help alleviate your maggot-anxiety and facilitate a more self-sufficient lifestyle. You probably already have the modest equipment needed to start farming so it won't cost you one red cent, either.
Step 1: The Story of Big Momma
The inspiration for this ible mysteriously appeared twelve days ago. It flew right in my back porch. It sounded like the usual noisy bumblebee, banging itself against the closed window, trying to escape.
"IT" turned out to be the biggest freaking house fly I've ever seen in my whole, oldish life. (Since I'm older than duct tape, that's saying something.)
I proceeded to capture and jar the gargantuan fly. I wanted to show my wife and I was just plain curious about what species it was. I thought maybe the internet could solve the mystery. Then I got side-tracked. By what I don't remember.
Here is The story of Big Momma.
Day ONE:
I remember my captive godzilla fly and go to check, expecting it to be legs-up and dead. Nope! IT is a SHE-it and as active as ever. She's laid at least 100 1/4" eggs in the empty jar.
That's where this ible really began. I figure BIG fly egg= BIG maggot. BIG maggot= BIG FREE fishing bait. FREE fishing bait= CRAP! I'm too busy to go fishing. :(
I toss a few tiny pieces of raw chicken meat into the jar anyway and leave big momma to her maternal business.Day TWO:
Big momma, 48 hours post-capture, active and laying eggs on the chicken meat.
Whoever said houseflies only live 24 hours never met a housefly like Big momma.
Big momma's family must have sent out a search party.
One of Big momma's cousins buzzes in and kamikazes directly into a sink full of hot dishwater. My wife hears the plop, sees the cousin, then calls me into the kitchen to rescue it. I transport the groggy patient to Big momma's jar.
The family reunion was brief, however. Big momma's cousin dies sometime during the night.
Day FOUR:
Big momma appears to be winding down. Her life-cycle is clearly coming to an end.
Day FIVE:
RIP Big momma. Sorry, no funeral. Quasi-autopsy shows that she measured in at nearly 7/8" . I place Big momma, her cousin and the egg-laden meat into a larger plastic container.
Day SIX & SEVEN:
No sign of life.
Day EIGHT:
No sign of.... WAIT. I check the underside of the container and there they are. Big momma's big babies are feeding underneath the rotting chicken meat.
Day NINE to PRESENT:
11 Big maggots feed voraciously for 3 days then stop eating. All maggots (but 1) are now climbing away from the rotting meat toward the top of the container.
Big maggots are now at the favored stage for fish bait and chicken feed. If refrigerated, they will remain viable bait for up to 3 weeks.
Big maggots are placed in a containers filled 1/2" with corn meal. They burrow immediately.
I expect the maggots to cycle into the pupa stage very shortly. Soon they'll emerge just as big as Big Momma. I'll update this ible with pictures of the pupa in a few days.
btw, did you know that pet spiders are especially fond of pupa?
Unfortunately, I'm leaving the country in about a week. I can't keep the farm going. If you are interested in raising BIG MOMMA Flies that will cycle into BIG MAGGOTS, just message me and I'll mail the pupae to you free of charge. I'd be interested in hearing all about the future generation of Big mommas if you are so inclined.
**UPDATE** BIG MAGGOTS ARE NOW PUPAE. They are needing a new home before they hatch. See the last picture.
You could even put a little moustache on one to win the moustache challenge!
Hey now as much as I would love to take credit for the idea of a maggot harness and leash I must admit it was your idea. Well ok the harness was my idea and the dental floss was too but I was just trying to help. I wouldn't want you to try using webbing for it and have "big mama's" spawn high tailing it down the sidewalk and getting away. After all we all know how speedy those little beasts can be. ;-)
Here is where to find the mustache challenge. Good Luck!
Btw, thanks for the link. :-)
The maggots are gone and my wife is missing!!!!! Maybe she's taken them for a walk?????
I should have warned her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Link? argh!!!! My wife is missing and you're talking about link?????
so i wold say yes it is
These maggots were lively in my hand. I cannot imagine putting one in my mouth. More power to you!;-D
I'll bring some home from Mexico next spring and and try it. Thanks for the suggestion!
I've been bitten by what I thought was a lady bug. It was a lady beetle. they look identical.
Did you know medical maggots are also FDA-approved and prescribed? They are used to clean necrotic wounds and have saved both life and limb when conventional antibiotics and treatment were completely ineffective.
Gross, yes, but also one of natures little miracle bugs. Our environment would be overloaded with dead, stinky, putrid carcasses if it weren't for maggots.
Actually did you know that during one of the wars that became apparent (can't remember which one). Some of the men were "beyond hope" and left to die so the less severely injured could be cared for. Well some still survived and it was the ones who's wounds became infested with maggots that fared a much better chance. The maggots would eat away the infected material and leave the clean healthy living flesh alone.
Hehe, lets hope no one was eating while reading this. Certainly a beneficial insect. They still gross me out though, lol.
What a GROSS B-rated movie that would be. I am surprised it hasn't been made already! ;-O)
LOL. Maybe someone IS eating lunch. I saw some pretty gross pictures I could post!


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Treating Termites Right
From designing them out of houses to stopping them from molting, there's a wealth of healthier ways to get rid of them.
Termites wreak far more damage to buildings than any other insect species. Annual destruction from termites is estimated to be close to $1 billion nationally. In Hawaii alone, the cost of preventing, controlling, and repairing termite damage approaches $100 million annually.
Until recently, most effective termite treatments have been toxic—less so to humans than to the pests, but dangerous nevertheless. Although I know of no studies definitely linking these chemical treatments to human health problems, anecdotal evidence certainly suggests such a link. In one instance, the occupant of a recently remodeled house in Texas had to move out after she developed a host of baffling symptoms, including numbness on her left side, memory loss, speech impairment, and fatigue. The usual suspects, such as volatile organic compounds, were tested to no effect. It wasn't until a soil sample turned up extremely high levels of chlordane that the likely agent became apparent. The property had been treated for a termite infestation during the remodeling phase. A new duct run had been installed to a sunroom, and no return path was available. After the return problem was addressed and the crawlspace sealed, the owner was able to move back in.
While chemical treatments are the obvious, and often the easiest, approach to controlling termites, newer strategies that are safe to workers, inhabitants, and the environment are well worth any extra effort involved. The more environmentally benign methods developed to control termite damage in Hawaii that I will describe below can be adapted to other tropical and subtropical regions—such as the Gulf states— where these pernicious pests also reign. These approaches to controlling termites are part of a larger strategy of preventing pollution, reducing energy and resource demand, and creating healthier buildings and environments.
Voracious Eaters
Termites have a place in nature. They ingest dead organic matter and recycle its nutrients through the soil. The built environment reshapes the organic feedstock from the termites' natural environment but does not significantly alter its content (see "A Termite Primer," p. 29).
The Formosan termite is the subterranean variety most commonly found in Hawaii. It is much more prolific, difficult to detect, and voracious than any other type of termite in the region. Formosan termites destroyed a new home built on the ridges in Honolulu within just two years. Though they were spotted during the construction phase, they were ignored. By the time the owners moved in and called in an expert, the damage was too extensive for remediation. The house had to be torn down and rebuilt. In another instance, a remodel job on the windward side of Oahu, Formosan termites infested the roof beams and hollowed them out within three years. I myself have put redwood decking material directly on the ground, as a temporary walking surface, and found that within two months the wood was completely infested and substantially damaged.
Designing for Prevention
Chemical treatment of the soil surrounding a building site is the most common first line of defense against termites, but the physical barriers described below can produce the same results and are much less dangerous to human health. The best way to mitigate termite damage is to design them out of the building from the start (see Table 1). Separating the building from the ground and choosing construction materials that are not susceptible to termite infestation and damage are required steps in any termite prevention plan.
Chemical Ground Treatment
In the past, chlordane was the chemical of choice. It was generally effective at deterring termites, but it was deemed too toxic to humans and was removed from the market in the 1980s. Since then, less toxic solutions have been applied. These solutions are believed to be less harmful to people, but are also a less effective barrier to termites. They need to be reapplied every five to seven years—a more frequent dosing schedule than chlordane required. All of these ground treatments must be applied under certain very particular conditions for maximum effectiveness.
In the early 1990s, the University of Hawaii's Department of Entomology tested five of the ground treatment chemicals that are most commonly used in Hawaii. The chemicals, followed by their trade names are: chlorpyrifos (Dursban TC), cypermenthrin (Demon TC), fenvalerate (Tribute), isophenphos (Pryfon), and permethrin (Dragnet FT). Chlordane (Goldcrest C-100) was also tested as a control chemical. Some of these chemicals were tested over a period of ten years; others were added only during the last two or three years of the study. The test sites were located at a variety of elevations; these experienced small differences in temperature but greater differences in moisture level. The study found that the choice of chemical must take into account the conditions in which the chemical will be deposited. Factors such as soil type, temperature, and available moisture must be carefully considered.
In addition, several other factors must be considered to ensure the effectiveness of the chemical soil treatment. First, the chemical soil treatment must go into dry soil. When applied to a typically dry soil, the chemical must have at least 24 hours of drying time. Drying allows the chemical to bond to the soil. This keeps the protective barrier in place and prevents the treatment from leeching. Second, the treated soil layer must be protected by the slab, gravel, or surface soil layer. If the treated layer is exposed to ultraviolet rays, its effectiveness is seriously diminished. Further disruptions to the treated layer—such as excavations for plantings or construction—will also undermine the effectiveness of a chemical barrier. For all of these reasons, physical barriers are a much better choice for termite prevention.
Physical Barriers
Two types of physical barrier are used in Hawaii to stop the ground attack of termites: the basaltic termite barrier and the wire mesh barrier.
The basaltic termite barrier (BTB) is basalt rock crushed to a particle size of 1.6 to 2.5 millimeters (mm). Grains of this size are too big for the termites to move aside and too small for them to get between. A minimum 4-inch layer of BTB is placed under and around the foundation slab and all footings. The crushed rock forms a nontoxic, impenetrable barrier between the ground and the building. It forces the termites to go around the barrier, exposing them to detection and eradication. The efficacy of this system is dependent upon proper installation: The BTB layer must not be contaminated with dirt or construction dust.
The wire mesh system, originally developed in Australia, is currently gaining popularity in Hawaii. The trade name is Termi-Mesh. This nonchemical termite control system utilizes a marine-grade stainless steel screen, with openings of 0.66 mm x 0.45 mm, as a physical termite barrier. These apertures are too small for the subterranean termite to penetrate. Again, installation is the key to the success or failure of the system. The mesh must be seamlessly applied as a continuous barrier under the slab, under cold joints, over concrete block, and around all plumbing and electrical penetrations. It can also be used as a socklike protective wrap around the base of inground posts. This has been found to be a very effective, benign barrier. It has an impressive repair warranty, but it is very expensive.
At present, the Honolulu building code requires all structural wood members to be chemically treated for termites. The ground treatment in new construction must be either a chemical or a BTB. Remedially, chemical ground treatment is more common, but BTB can also be an effective remedial strategy, especially around pipe penetrations.
The foundation is the next line of defense against termites. It must be made as impenetrable as possible and should be of concrete rather than concrete block. In concrete block, the grout used to fill the cell cavities shrinks and leaves a void between itself and the cell wall. These spaces provide channels for the termites to travel through, undetected, from the ground up into the building structure. Poured concrete does not pose this problem, but this means that insulating concrete forms cannot be used. Cracks as small as 1.32 inch can be avenues for termites. If concrete block is used, shrinkage cracks should be filled to eliminate termite entry points (see Figure 1). Pro Poxy is a thick epoxy material that can be used to fill cracks, increasing the line of resistance against termite penetration.
Metal tie-downs, which are embedded in grout to fill concrete block cells, also develop shrinkage cracks around them. These points provide termites with entry opportunities and should also be sealed. Galvanized metal termite pans should be used to separate foundations from wooden structures, such as the framing members (see Figure 2).
In climates with greater temperature swings than in Hawaii, metallic termite pans could exhibit greater expansion and contraction due to the metalÂÂÂfs thermal coefficient of expansion. This could crack the epoxy top coating over the pan and allow openings for termite penetration. In this case, it would be better to cap the concrete block with poured concrete. Keep in mind that poured concrete is always preferred over a concrete block foundation wall.
Subterranean termites can crawl through cracks in slabs.and often do. Pouring slabs that will not crack is the best method of preventing this.
Wood Treatment
After the foundation, the next level of defense is to treat the wood used in the buildingÂÂÂfs construction. Damaged wood should be replaced with properly treated new wood or with steel framing.
There are two means of chemically pressure-treating wood for termite resistance. These are water-borne treatments and oil-borne treatments (see Table 2). Different species of construction lumber react differently with the various chemical treatments, so itÂÂÂfs important to match lumber species with the most effective chemical treatment. Water-borne treatments are generally considered to be more effective, because they kill more termites than do oil-borne treatments. However, they also have a disadvantage: The infused water may swell the wood, which can exacerbate warping and checking. Water-borne treatments should not be applied to wood that will be used for interior trim.
Oil-borne treatments are effective in killing drywood termites but are less effective in killing Formosan termites. The most common oil-borne treatment is Tribucide. Oil-borne treatments do not swell the wood.
The comparative benefits of the various pressure treatments are as follows:
Plywood, especially rotary cut plywood, thoroughly absorbs water-borne treatment. Exterior-grade plywood must be used as interior-grade plywood will delaminate. A retention of .25 lb;<ft3 (pcf) for ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate (ACZA) and copper chromium arsenic compound (CCA) and .45 pcf for disodium octaborate (DOT) is recommended. ACZA, CCA, and DOT all penetrate the softer woods well. Southern pine, being largely sapwood, gets excellent penetration, whereas Douglas fir lumber, which is mostly heartwood, is penetrated well by DOT, moderately well by ACZA, and very poorly by CCA. For ACZA and CCA, boards must be incised to improve penetration. Deep incising helps to meet the industry standards in Coastal Douglas fir, but this scoring method diminishes resistance to bending, thus reducing an important benefit of this species.
Proper installation of treated lumber is critical to its success at resisting termites. Since CCA and ACZA penetration produces only a shallow perimeter barrier, any cuts or holes that are made in CCA- or ACZA-treated lumber must be field-treated to seal off the exposed wood. This can be done either by dipping cut ends in a bucket of the solution, allowing the capillary action to draw the chemical into the exposed pores, or by generously brushing the solution onto the cuts or holes. This field process must be faithfully executed to ensure protection. To protect themselves, contractors must take every necessary precaution to minimize contact with the chemicals.
With the exception of DOT, which is basically boric acid, most of these treatments are made from harmful chemicals and thus pose health and disposal problems. Ingestion of these materials would pose a health risk.
Baiting Systems
Baiting systems are not toxic to humans or to the environment. Only small amounts of insecticide are used. The chemical is kept from human or environmental contact and is ingested only by the foraging termites. These systems are marketed in Hawaii under the trade names of Exterra, FirstLine, and Sentricon.
There are two types of baiting stations: aboveground and in-ground. Aboveground stations remediate and prevent subterranean infestations. In-ground stations are set up in two stages—monitoring and baiting. To monitor for termite activity, small plastic baskets containing untreated softwood are placed in the top 1 ft of soil around the perimeter of the building at about 12-ft foot intervals. If termites are present, they will usually bite the softwood. The monitoring station can be checked periodically for this activity by simply lifting off the lid and inspecting the contents.
Once a hit has occurred, the softwood block is exchanged for a piece of wood treated with a chitin synthesis inhibitor chemical, such as hexaflumuron. The foraging worker termites ingest this chemical and return to the nest. The nestbound young termites are not equipped to digest food for themselves. The returning workers feed them regurgitated, predigested material. If the food transferred to the young is hexaflumuron, it will inhibit their ability to molt and will eventually kill them. The baiting process is effective, but it may take a few months to wipe out a large colony. If damage continues longer than this, subterranean termites from unaffected colonies may be in the structure. Dr. Kenneth Gates and others at the University of Hawaii's Department of Entomology are currently developing a DNA identification method that will differentiate termites from different colonies. This new method will be a very valuable tool in the quest to eradicate termites from several colonies at once.
The aboveground stations are remedial only. They are placed at points within the building where infestations have already been discovered. They work, in all other ways, exactly as the inground systems do.
Removable Baseboards
A Hawaii-based company has developed another integrated pest management technique for both new construction and remediation. The bottom 3 inches of interior drywall is removed, exposing the framing. Baseboards designed and manufactured for this purpose are then attached to a clip system covering the area of cut-away drywall. This system allows the homeowner or inspector to investigate for the presence of termites. The product trade name is Snap On Baseboards.
Termite Control in Existing Buildings
Reconstruction is the most difficult way to control termites. Often, at this point, the damage is already done. There are some techniques that can be applied to make existing foundations less inviting to termites, and there is always the technique of last resort: fumigation.
Pipe penetrations through slabs where the ground was not properly treated are a frequent point of entry. In these cases, the pipe penetrations must be packed with BTB or closed off with screen and sealer. The latter is the wire mesh remedial method.
It is nearly impossible to get a 4-inch BTB barrier under an existing slab. In some cases, it's easier to install a wire mesh barrier around the building's perimeter or to use a combination of methods.
Fumigation is a remedial—not preventive— method of termite control. It can be an effective tool for eradicating drywood termites, but it is mostly ineffective for exterminating Formosan termites. Fumigation is a relatively expensive method of treatment. It will kill any termites—and most other creatures—in the building at the time of fumigation, but it will not penetrate the subterranean colonies, and the Formosan termite returns. Many homeowners have spotted termite damage and assumed that fumigation would solve the problem, only to find that within months of fumigation the structure is again under attack. Spot treatment of infested areas, especially in furniture, is usually sufficient to control the drywood infestation. When larger areas are under attack, fumigation with chemicals such as sulfuryl fluoride will usually suffice. Once the home has been tented, it should be inspected for points of entry and these should be sealed off, to discourage future termite infestations. Tented structures are a common sight in Hawaii.
Basalt rock and wire mesh, when installed properly, form an impenetrable barrier and will prevent the hidden infiltration of termites. Use of boratetreated wood is an effective, nontoxic method of termite control. Baiting systems can be used remedially and preventively. They are benign and very successful at controlling termite damage. These measures, singly or in combination, along with regular inspections, will diminish destruction due to termites without harming people or the environment.
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