Bees as you know are essential for humans and for the ecosystem, so this spring leave the dandelions alone. Early in the season they are one of the sole sources of pollen and nectar.
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Orkin Canada did a report which was published in Ottawa Matters of the worst cities for bed bugs in the country. Turns out Ottawa is number 5. Rounding up the top positions are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and St. John’s. Read the tips of what to do to reduce your risk of picking up unwanted hitchhikers. When last year I travelled west and wound up staying in not brilliant hotels and motels along the way I would not allow any suitcases to be brought into the room until I did a check. My check consisted of looking at the mattress corners top and bottom and in the night side tables. Only once the inspection was concluded did I give the all-clear.

Since his adoption, Nico’s toilet habits have been questionable. Peeing was sort of ok as he’d pee directly over the shower drain. It was the other business that could be well… anywhere. I had heard there was some sort of litter box attractant so to the pet shop I go. First, the fellow finds the litter attractant, then I need litter and so of the same brand I find one called Cat attract. I figure double attraction will have him sleeping in there. Came home cleaned out the old litter, blended the attractant into the litter while Mr. Nico watched my every move. Once complete I put Nico in the litter box. Turned away and within 5 minutes he had used it. Since then he has used it 3 times. If you are having litter troubles with a cat – I strongly recommend this product.

Were you aware that there are drop-off locations for your discarded electronics? I’m a bit unclear on the future of the program for Ontario. The statement starts with we are pleased and ends with we are winding up in December 2020. If anyone can clarify that for me I’d appreciate. In the interim you’ll see there are umpteen drop-off locations in the city .