INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Roaches are omnivorous and seek dark, moist places . Inspect areas around the baseboards of your floor, under or around pipes, anywhere there is food waste, behind electrical outlet covers, and narrow, hard to reach spaces are ripe for potential infestation. Roaches prefer to leave their eggs protected in dark crevices if they are not viviparous or oviparous. You can do this by blowing a portable fan around the area to provoke an escape response, or by using an intense sudden light source to provoke the escape response . Leaving bait out without any pesticide is not recommended, as it will simply encourage infestation. These are areas with regular food contact, exposure to water, or that are dark and inaccessible. These areas should be targeted regardless of observed infestation. Boric acid has a strong prophylactic effect that kills generations of insects over time. Cockroaches have a number of scent glands used in communication and courtship that produce a distinctive smell, in some cases sweet, in others oily and musky. These are telltale signs of an area that is infested and should be targeted. Some cockroaches are perching insects that can thrive on top of high surfaces like shelves, and these should be inventoried and cleared for application of the insecticide. Make sure this is done before preparing or applying the insecticide. Clean surfaces and preventing standing water from building up deprive cockroaches of resources. Bait is unnecessary with this insecticide, and eggs are less likely to be spread where there is no feeding resource for the female insect.

SUMMARY: Inventory potential roach habitats in your home. Check these areas for infestation. Note any areas roaches would live, feed, or lay eggs. Check areas roaches may live for unpleasant smells. Clean areas of any food debris or standing water.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Rinse the ginger thoroughly under cold running water. Scrub the surface with your fingertips, or use a vegetable scrubbing brush to remove stubborn dirt. After washing it, pat the ginger dry with a paper towel or clean cloth. For another effective washing method, soak ginger or other produce in a bowl of cold water mixed with 1 teaspoon (6 grams) of baking soda for 15 minutes. The right amount of ginger root depends on how much juice you need. If you only need 1 or 2 teaspoons (4.9 or 9.9mL) of juice, wash and cut off a 1 to 2in (2.5 to 5.1cm) piece of root. For a larger amount, 8 to 10oz (230 to 280g) of ginger will yield about 12 to 34c (120 to 180mL) of juice, depending on the method you use. If your ginger root is shriveled or blemished, peel it and cut off any bruises. If it's fresh and blemish-free, there's no need to peel it.
Summary: Wash and dry your ginger root before juicing it.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The service will locate any buried power lines, pipes, and other underground utilities. It is vital to wait for this before starting any digging, to avoid serious injury or property damage. In the U.S. and Canada, you can call the toll-free "Digline" number at 811. Knowing the depth, width, and length of your trench will help you save effort and keep your trench the shape you desire. It may help you to mark widths, lengths and route of your trench using stakes and string. If available, you can use sandbags or other markers to outline the path of your trench. If you are using the trench to install or replace electrical utilities or pipelines, you will want to dig at least 2.5 feet deep in order to protect the pipes from frost, but no deeper than 4 feet. The width of your trench will depend on your pipes, but will likely be narrow. If you are digging a trench for a sprinkler system, you may only need to dig 9-12 inches deep depending on the height of the sprinkler, and 5 inches wide depending, again, depending on your sprinkler system. Consult the instructions that came with your sprinkler system before installation. You'll need a D-handle sharp shooter shovel and a trenching or clean-out shovel. These can be purchased at any hardware or gardening store. For clearing roots, pruning shear or a Pulaski digging tool can help you quickly remove this obstruction. Wearing gloves will protect your hand from blisters and splinters, and comfortable work boots will provide foot protection and traction. Be careful when you dig around trees or other pipes. Roots can add a significant time to your excavation, and a ruptured gas line will require you to call your gas provider immediately. Severed utility lines could also leave you without power until your electric company can fix the problem. If you're digging near trees, make sure that your trench will not invade the tree's protected root zone (usually the part of the roots that lie directly below its branches). If you're digging near pipes, try to determine where any other pipes may be. New pipes should be at least 1.5 feet away from another. Use the D-handle shovel to loosen the dirt along both sides of the soon-to-be trench. This will make it easier to dig out the dirt in the middle while physically establishing your dig line alongside the guideline you laid. Cut both sides of the hole with your shovel, break up the topsoil, and then work both sides of your trench until you have loosened enough soil to merit clearing. Once you have accumulated enough loose soil, use the trenching shovel to remove it out of your way. This may be a pile off to the side, or it may be a location you choose prior specifically for backfill. Depending on the depth and length of your trench, this could take a considerable amount of time and effort. Use your D-handle shovel to break up the soil and the trench shovel to clean it out until your trench is the desired length and depth. Running into roots might require you to place the pointed end of your shovel on the root and stomp, which should sever most small-medium sized roots. More developed root systems might require a Pulaski digging tool. Pruning shears are another good option, if your shovel fails and you do not have a Pulaski digging tool on hand. An unsupported trench can be extremely dangerous, as collapsing soil can kill someone standing in the trench. Any trench 3 feet (0.91m) (0.9m) deep, and some shallower trenches in soft soil, should be supported by side walls (such as timber posts and panels) before digging any deeper. You can increase safety by "benching" (digging in tiered levels), or by digging the walls at a slope instead of vertically. An experienced trench excavator may choose to keep the trench unsupported at depths up to 5 ft (1.5 m), but only under stable soil conditions. Follow the 3 ft (0.9 m) rule if you do not have expert supervision.

SUMMARY:
Call a utility location service. Determine the trench dimensions and purpose. Purchase supplies. Avoid obstructions. Break up the dirt. Dig out the trench middle. Continue loosening and clearing the soil. Take safety measures with deep trenches.