INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Plain mineral oil is a very effective insecticide. Apply 0.75 to 1 milliliter (0.025 to 0.034floz) directly to the corn silk by pouring or spraying, five to seven days after the silk appears. Since this is a fairly laborious process, it is best for home gardeners growing a small amount of corn. Some varieties of bacteria, such as Bacillus thuringiensis, suppress corn earworms. Check with your county extension office to see if these are approved in your area. Steinernematidae and entomopathogenic nematodes can also help reduce corn earworm populations when they are added to the soil your plants grow in. However, these work by killing larvae when they drop to the ground to pupate, which means there will probably still be some damage to your crop. Look for nematodes at a crop supply store. A number of insects will feed on corn earworms, including lacewings, pirate bugs, damsel bugs, ladybirds, and big-eyed bugs. Some of these may naturally be attracted to your crop, while others are available from farm supply stores and can be artificially introduced. Field birds will also feed on the corn earworm larvae, though there are rarely enough of them around to adequately control the pest. Still, consider not driving birds from your fields for a little extra protection against corn earworms.

SUMMARY: Apply mineral oil to the corn silk. Apply bacterial controls. Introduce nematodes to the soil. Encourage natural predators.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Chinchillas should be kept in cages made of metal. Since they are extremely active animals, the larger the cage, the better. Your chinchilla's cage should be 16 by 18 by 16 inches (41 46 41cm) at minimum. A tall and wide cage is the best, but tall is better than wide if you can't get both. Chinchillas love to jump, so multiple levels are great for them. Try to get a tall cage because they can jump up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) high. Glass cages are not good for chinchillas because the glass severely limits air flow. A chinchilla can get its feet caught in wire floors, which can cause serious physical harm. A solid floor can be made of hard plastic or plywood and it is helpful if the bottom piece is removable so it can be cleaned thoroughly. It's important that the chinchilla can't stick its head through the bars. If its head fits through the bars, its whole body will fit through and it can escape. These animals have a lot of fur and small bodies underneath. If you choose a wire cage, ensure that there are no bits of wire poking out that your chinchilla could cut itself on if it does try to squeeze through the bars. A nesting box will give your chinchilla somewhere to take refuge if it is scared or tired. This box should measure at least 20 in (50 cm) in length and 10 in (25 cm) width and height, and can be made out of a chew-proof material. The nesting box should be placed on the floor, not on any shelves, because the chinchilla might knock it down. Proper nesting boxes can be purchased through pet supply retailers online and in some pet supply stores. It's important to keep their cage in an area where it is quiet during the day so their sleep cycle is not interrupted. Also, chinchillas do not like being looked down on. You should keep their cage on a counter top or somewhere relatively high up. If you look down on them, it can severely scare them. Chins have different psychology from cats and dogs, which are predators. They are prey animals, so they are always fearful of being attacked and eaten. Do not put a chinchilla's cage in a spot where a dog, cat, or anything else can harm or injure it.
Summary: Provide a large, wire cage. Make sure the cage has a solid bottom. Ensure that the cage bars are close together. Provide a nesting box for your chinchilla. Place the cage in a high, quiet area.

Careful and precise fitting of the pond liner is probably the most important part of the entire process.
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One-sentence summary -- After you've constructed the foundation, run the pond liner up from your pond through the stream foundation, finishing in the top-pool. It's best to fit the liner with plenty of overlap on all sides of your foundation. Before you trim the liner to size be sure to fill your stream with water to see how rapidly your water flows and check for possible holes in the lining. Run the hose from your pond water pump up to the top-tool, carefully hide the hose under the liner and be sure to check for kinks, again check your flow of water before covering over the hose and liner.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Stack your plates and put them in the microwave. Keep your microwave on its regular setting and heat them for 30 seconds per plate. Once they are finished, use an oven mitt to remove the plates since they will get hot. Preheat your oven to the lowest setting, usually around 150 to 200F (66 to 93C). Once the oven is hot, place your stacked plated inside and leave them there for a couple minutes. Use an oven mitt to take them out of the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Use a toaster oven that's large enough to fit your plates if you want to preserve energy. Plate warmers look like a large foldable heating pad that you can stack plates on. Plug the plate warmer in and turn it on. Wrap the entire plate in the warmer and then place another plate on top. Continue stacking the rest of your plates to heat them thoroughly for 5 minutes before you serve your food. Plate warmers can be purchased online or in kitchen specialty stores. In a pinch, you can use a large heating pad meant for backs. These can be purchased at your local pharmacy.

SUMMARY:
Microwave the plates to heat them quickly. Put the plates in the oven at its lowest setting if they are oven-safe. Purchase an electric plate warmer so you can still use your appliances.