GDR Spotlight on Real Estate / June 3, 2022

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 22

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325 Mary Beth Drive, Greenville, NC Listed by Jessica Snyder 252-412-3001

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How to keep pets from causing home fires

Pets can be excitable. Though dogs anxious to get outdoors and play with their owners may be the first image of excited pets to come to mind, cats also can be compelled to move quickly when they hear sudden, loud noises or if they’re startled by visitors.

Excited pets can pose a safety hazard in homes where open flames are commonplace. In fact, the National Fire Protection Association estimates that around 1,000 home fires each year are started by pets. Pet owners can implement strategies recommended by the American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services to reduce the risk of fire in their homes. · Be especially careful around and mindful of open flames. Pets can easily tip over candles and gain access to fireplaces when open flames are burning. Extinguish such flames whenever leaving a room, or ask someone to come in and look after pets so they are not left unattended around flames. Even candles on fireplace man-

tels pose a hazard as curious cats can ings. That makes it easy for them to leap onto mantelpieces and tip over find trouble even in areas where pet the candles. owners think there isn’t any. Confine pets to crates during times of day · Cover stove knobs. Stove knobs when you plan to light candles or the are another potential fire hazard in fireplace or install gates to keep them homes with curious pets. Knob covers prevent pets from accidentally turning out of rooms where they can access on burners when no one is looking. open flames.

Pet owners who let their pets roam free around the house while they’re at · Exercise caution when using a work or out running errands should grill and/or firepit. Charcoal grills cover stove knobs before leaving their and firepits are not indoors, but they homes. can still pose a fire hazard outside. If necessary, keep pets indoors when · Purchase f lameless candles. grilling or sitting around the firepit. If Flameless candles are a great option you want them to be outdoors at these for pet owners whose pets are enertimes, prevent them from accessing getic or especially curious. Flameless candles are battery-powered and pro- areas where the grill and firepit are vide ambient light without an open located. flame.

Pets tend to be curious, and that curi· Consider crating pets or limiting osity can be dangerous around open access to certain areas if animals flames. Some simple tips can reduce are not yet house-trained. Puppies the risk of home fires caused by pets.

Extinguishing flames in fireplaces when pets and kittens are especially curious and eager to explore their new surround-Metro Content are in the room can reduce the risk of home fires.

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All-natural ways to protect food gardens from pests

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omeowners can employ these all-natural strategies to protect their fruits and vegetables from lawn pests and critters.

ly planted crops create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and also provide hiding spots and warmth for pests. Leaving room between plants can help avoid these issues, according to Gardening Channel.

■ Plant gardens in raised beds.

Though they’re not a fool-proof deterrent, raised beds can eliminate some garden infiltration by small critters that come up and under from the ground.

A raised garden bed can deter rabbits, gophers, groundhogs, slugs, and some other crawling pests. Raised beds also are ergonomical and easily accessible.

■ Prepare homemade insecticide.

The environmental information site Treehugger provides information on making a homemade insecticide from vegetable oil and a mild soap. Use one cup of oil with one tablespoon of soap (such as Dr Bronner’s castile soap). Add this mixture to one quart of water in a spray bottle.

This concoction can eradicate aphids, mites, thrips, and more by coating insects’ bodies and effectively suffocating them. Soap-and-water sprays or even

■ Use row covers or garden mesh.

Specialized covers and meshes protect fruit and vegetables against insects and animals. Many plants can be covered all year long as long as the covers are lifted during flowering if the crops depend on pollination by bees. Veggiemesh® is a cover that can be laid over plants.

neem oil sprays work similarly.

■ Sprinkle diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth, commonly known as DE, is an abrasive powder comprised of fossilized algae diatoms. It’s commonly used as a filter medium in swimming pools, but also makes an effective pesticide. The material’s abrasive and ab-

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sorbent qualities draw moisture out of insects, essentially dehydrating them to death. DE can be sprinkled around the base of plants, but will need to be reapplied after rain and watering.

■ Space out plants. One way to reduce insect or animal pest numbers is to ensure ample space between plants. Tight-

■ Interplant crops in the garden.

Interplanting is a technique that involves alternating crops, herbs and flowers to confuse the pests so they have a difficult time finding what they want to eat. Alternate rows of vegetables with herbs and flowers that appeal to beneficial insects.

Keeping pesky insects and animals from damaging food gardens can involve techniques that are safe and natural.

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