I for one take ants for granted. Little do I know that an ant infestation can cause
major problems for our health and home? There are hundreds of ant species in
the Philippines but households usually get invaded by three types of ants, in
general: the black garden ant, the brown Pharaoh ant, and the tropical fire
ant.
My first reaction was, REALLY? I only know that their bite stings so much and tends to itch a lot but other than that I thought they are harmless creatures.
Some of the threats according to Jardine Distribution Inc are:
Bites, stings, and venom. Ant bites are not only painful but can cause
swelling or even rashes. There are ants, like the tropical fire ant, that sting
and inject venom. These are more dangerous; people who are allergic to ant
venom may need emergency treatment. Depending on its severity, an allergic
reaction to ant venom can be fatal.
Contamination and diseases. Here’s another reason we
should not take an ant infestation for granted: ants can carry harmful bacteria
that cause serious diseases. Some ants eat decomposing plants and animals. When
the ants go from their feeding area into your house, they are potentially
carrying harmful germs. Pharaoh ants are known carriers of the salmonella
bacteria, which causes potentially fatal infections.
Structural, plant, and crop damage. Ants may choose to nest
in portions of our house. They cause damage when they burrow tunnels through
our home’s wooden structures. They can even weaken brick and cement if the nest
becomes large enough.
Jardine Distribution Inc jas a convenient and effective way to get rid of ants inside and outside your home. Their product, Optigard Ant Bait contains thiamethoxam, a powerful ingredient that
both attracts and kills ants at the same time, thus, eliminating ant
infestation for up to 3 months.
Optigard Ant Bait has dual action - first, it
attracts ants so they take the bait. Second, the ants exposed to the bait bring
it back to their nests. This will expose more ants in the nest to the bait’s
killing action, including the colony’s queen.
Using
Optigard Ant Bait is very convenient. It comes in a colorless gel form, so
there’s no worry about staining or dripping. The gel is contained in a syringe
applicator. All that we have to do is push the syringe to apply the gel to
target areas in our home. It’s best to apply Optigard Ant Bait in areas where
we observe ants frequently passing through.
Then what about those Dengue causing insects that is all around the place?
Dengue
is a serious, sometimes fatal disease caused by a virus transmitted by
mosquitoes. The dengue virus destroys our red blood cells and may cause high
fever, rashes, headaches, and joint pains, and even internal hemorrhage. If
it’s a severe case, dengue may even kill the patient. So let’s not take dengue
for granted especially this coming rainy season.
The
rise in dengue cases during the rainy season is caused mainly by the increase
in dengue mosquito breeding sites. The two species of mosquitoes that transmit
the dengue virus to humans, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, breed
in stagnant water that forms when it rains. This stagnant water may form in
uncovered plastic containers, drums. old tires, and clogged canals.
Defend Our Homes from these Denque
Eliminate breeding sites. There are possible breeding sites for dengue
mosquitoes inside your home or in the immediate environment. Get rid of any stagnant water in flower
vases. Make sure that your water containers—drums, pails, etc.—are covered.
Dispose of junk that may contain stagnant water, like old tires, and discarded
plastic containers, for example. Check
around your house for stagnant water in potholes or clogged canals. Get help in
de-clogging the canals and removing the water from potholes.
General cleaning. Mosquitoes are attracted to the junk that may
have accumulated in your garage or bodega,
or any spare space in the house. Old newspapers, old toys, old shoes---all the
things no longer used but allowed to stay in the house. These serve as hiding places for
dengue-mosquitoes so better get rid of them.
Screens. Putting screens over windows and
doors will prevent dengue mosquitoes from entering the house.
Use
an effective mosquito killer like ZAP AK (All-Knockdown) Mosquito Killer in your house to eliminate any
dengue mosquitoes that have entered it.
ZAP AK Mosquito Killer knocks down and
kills dengue mosquitoes faster than regular insect sprays. It leaves no irritating
smell and is water-based so it is more environment-friendly.
ZAP All-Knockdown Mosquito Killer is also
affordably priced. Follow label instructions
on its proper use and you’ll be able to increase your home’s defense against
dengue.
ZAP
AK Mosquito Killer is available in all Shopwise, Welcomme, Rustans and other
leading supermarkets nationwide. Use it to complete your home defense against
the threat of dengue. For more
information on ZAP AK Mosquito Killer, go to www.jardinedistribution.com
Sources:
http://www.li.mahidol.ac.th/thainatis/pdf-ebook/ebook32.pdf
http://www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=101
http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/prevent-dengue-with-these-10-practical-tips/
Like you I am still not sure if it really works 100% but listening to the experts, I am willing to try it out. I also encouraged you to eliminate home hazards such as this and start living in a much safer Home by using Jardines Distribution Inc's Products.
Optigard Ant Bait and ZAP AK is available in hardware
stores and supermarkets. For more information, go to www.jardinedistribution.com
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