By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation An ad in the Daily Commercial Herald on July 28, 1888, advertised this five-bay galleried cottage for sale as “one of the most handsome and convenient houses in Vicksburg, in thorough repair. The improvements are all of the most modern

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam on Monday termed the existing mosquito killing method wrong and said they, however, have no way to switch to better methods immediately.  "It will take time to adopt the right mosquito-killing method. If we stop ongoing drives, the mosquito

The Nigerian Army has offered free medical services to the people of Eika-Ohizenyi communities in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Farouk Yahaya, provided all the resources for the free medical treatment as part of the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMI

ARE you wanting to leave your windows open in the heat but don’t want pesky flies coming into your home?Thankfully B&M has a very affordable solution - and people are hailing it a game-changer.B&M’s official TikTok page uploaded a video showing some of their “must have” summer produc

François Capitaine and Nathalie Gauduchou with their Mostiglass alternative to traditional mesh mosquito screens Pic: MostiglassA French couple who became frustrated by wire mesh mosquito screens while working in Mauritius have built an innovative alternative that lets in light and keeps the room c

I'd never heard of these before, but in Europe they apparently use "fly curtains" as an alternative to screen doors. These are essentially just beaded curtains, or occasionally patterned strips of plastic, with the strands placed very close together; flies perceive it as a surface rather than an ape

Specializing in the use of aluminum, Nissho has established itself as one of Japan’s leading home-building materials producers since 1963. A company with 25 branches across the country, it offers particular expertise in the manufacture and installation of screen doors and windows found in hous

I think it’s gorgeous and complex and significant how spiders can craft a home from scratch and muscle memory, perfectly designed for them and their lifestyle. My favorite spider web, located in a nook of a decoration on my friends’ porch, had a little cone of silk where the spider lived, and ou

Thayerbirding is supported by its audience. When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWritten by Clinton Atkins / Fact Checked by George Dukes If you are here looking for an answer to how to keep birds off the deck railing, you are probably dealing with a nuisanc

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse this site you agree to our use of cookies. More info. When it comes to DNA, one pesky mosquito turns out to be a rebel among species.Researchers at Rice Universi