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http://www.virtual-explorations.org/Florida_insects/biological_control.htm "Pest management is the reduction of pest problems by actions selected after the life systems of the pests are understood and the ecological as well as economic consequences of these actions have been predicted, as accurately as possible, to be in the best interest of mankind". Rabb, R. L. and F. E. Guthrie, 1970. The use of pesticides in the control of insects has not been effective as we have seen by the return of the Mediterranean and Oriental fruitflies that have reappeared after massive spraying of the pesticide Malathion. And the use of pesticides has caused the extinction of many beneficial insects, as well as poisoning the water and the birds and reptiles who may have fed on the poisoned insects. Pesticides do not differentiate; they will kill the good as well as the bad. Extinction is final, there is no resurrection for any of the insects that are gone. As we saw by the story of the

http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/chemical-versus-organic-fertilizers July 12, 2006 CORVALLIS - Ever wonder what the differences are between processed or "chemical" fertilizers and "organic" fertilizers? Based on information from the new Oregon State University Master Gardener handbook,  "Sustainable Gardening,"  and OSU soil scientist John Hart, processed or "chemical" fertilizers and organic fertilizers differ in the degree of processing they go through before they are used by home gardeners and farmers. Processed fertilizers are manufactured or are refined from natural materials such as rock, animal or petroleum products. Nutrients are concentrated in industrial processes to make them more available to plants. Ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate and potassium sulfate are examples of processed fertilizers. The fertilizers that you buy for your garden or lawn, such as 10-10-10, are usually composed of mixtures of these

http://www.curbly.com/users/chrisjob/posts/7356-ten-alternative-uses-for-used-tea-bags Once you've given your tea bag a dunk, you could head right to the compost bin. OR, you can give it a second chance with one these alternative options for steeped tea bags. Soothe Tired or Injured Eyes Flavor Your Meat Make “Less Sinful” Drinks Around-The-House Cleaner Remove Warts Deodorize Your Place  Give Oral Relief Sunburn And Acne Solution Fertilize Your Plants Show Your Artistic Side

For those of you tired of the elephant menace in plantations , here are some suggestions in my presentation on slideshare : http://www.slideshare.net/subby123/keeping-animals-away-from-plantations

More consumers will be able to make a cup of tea at the touch of a button as Nestlé rolls out its Special T machine to five new countries in Europe: Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany, following successful launches in France and Switzerland. The premium-portioned beverage system offers a choice of 25 'fine teas' sourced from the top 1% of the world's tea farms. It's  Nestlé's  third major innovation in capsule beverage systems, building on the successes of Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto. Special T works in a similar way to Nestlé's other capsule beverage systems. Consumers first select a capsule containing black, green, blue, white, flavoured or organic herbal tea leaves and insert it into the machine. The machine identifies the tea variety and then adjusts the water temperature and brewing time accordingly. http://www.foodbev.com/news/nestl-rolls-out-special-t-machine-to-5-n#.UXi1C6ITIm4

Unilever has described tea as the ‘hottest beverage’ in the global drinks landscape, and one with unlimited opportunities as a natural product with scientifically proven health and wellness benefits. http://www.foodnavigator.com/Financial-Industry/Unilever-touts-tea-as-hottest-beverage-in-world

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http://www.tea.co.uk/nutrition Tea is a naturally refreshing drink and taken on its own it has no calories, so it's the perfect drink to keep you feeling good. When taken with milk, as is the preference of 98% of the population, four cups of tea a day can provide you with significant amounts of the following nutrients: approximately 17% of the recommended intake for calcium 5% for zinc 22% for Vitamin B2 5% for folic acid 5% for Vitamins B1 and B6 A cup of tea also contains manganese, which is essential for general physical development, and potassium which helps to maintain your body's fluid balance. For more facts on the vitamins and minerals found in tea, please download our fact sheets below: Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in the leaves, seeds or fruits of at least 100 different species worldwide and is part of a group of compounds known as methylxanthines. Author: Proffesor James Heartfield Posted: 11th May 2009 To read more, do

http://www.tea.co.uk/teas-from-china Known as the birthplace of tea, for hundreds of years China produced the only teas known to the western world. Although consuming much of her own production, China still accounts for over 18% of world exports.  China has 1,431,300 hectares planted with tea. As well as black teas, China produces five other principal types for which the country is famous: Green, Oolong, White, Flavoured and Compressed teas.  With some exceptions - such as Lapsang Souchong, Gunpowder and Keemun - most teas from China are not easily found in the general marketplace. Perhaps the most famous china tea, the best coming from the hills in north Fujian. It is a unique large leaf tea distinguished by its smoky aroma and flavour.  The tarry taste is acquired through drying over pine wood fires. The legend about the origin of Lapsang Souchong is that the smoking process was discovered by accident.  An army is said to have camped in a tea factory that was full of d