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pest

A general term for organisms (rats, insects, etc.) which may cause illness or damage or consume food crops and other materials important to humans. An organism that is considered a nuisance to man, most usually having [[pathogenic properties.


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Re: Important unknown nanotech within humans

... Oak Park home. May 8, 2005: David Banks, 55 —Expertise: He was the principal scientist with Biosecurity Australia and was involved in containing pest and disease threats. His primary mission was protecting livestock and plants in the country, and keeping diseases from crossing into Australia. ...

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by vincio
Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:36 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Important unknown nanotech within humans
Replies: 28
Views: 2794

Are We Still Safe?

... our daily food needs. We are aware to the fact that GMOs help in increasing the yield and a GMO has better attributes than normal varieties (e.g. pest resistant); is that really so? maybe we must review the principles carefully. Take note that many cereal products usually contain corn and wheat, ...

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by mcar
Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:01 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Are We Still Safe?
Replies: 0
Views: 479

Yellowjackets - Nocturnal?

... up around this time to let the dog out and it had not happened before. Also, there were what looked like paper wasps mixed in the swarm. I called pest control and they came out and found the nest which was about 10 feet away under a bush and it was massive. Has anyone seen anything like this? ...

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by Sydney
Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:57 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Yellowjackets - Nocturnal?
Replies: 0
Views: 504

Re: GM crops and canola

"Genetically modified organisms already help us to reduce pesticide use on cotton crops, and grow better canola crops. The benefits are greater than any risk". This is meant to be in the form of a poster, thus I will employ headings. * GM crops ...

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by chousta
Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:48 am
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: GM crops and canola
Replies: 2
Views: 1302

Re: Human Collembola Infestations

... called Clear Air Purge III can get rid of black pepper mites if you fog the whole house and car with it. You can buy it on the net, or have a pest control company do it. Concerning vitamin C, i take 2000 mgs and up, with no side effects. But I' have digestive problems that interfere with my ...

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by Atomdancerrr
Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:11 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Human Collembola Infestations
Replies: 25
Views: 13938
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