Spray an indoor insecticide on your carpet. Wait until it dries before vacuuming. Vacuum every few days for up to two weeks. The insecticides kill adult fleas, but not the eggsvacuuming will help manage the infestation. Wait a few weeks before applying another treatment. If you are using an insecticide, do not allow your pet into the treated area before it is safe to do so. Insecticides are poisonous, and you could end up with some very tragic results. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on the label. Some insecticides require you to wait several hours before entering the treated area. Focus on areas that your pet likes to spend time in, as well as near doorways, around baseboards, and under furniture. Spread the borax or salt over the carpet, making sure that it settles into the fibers. If you are using borax, let the powder sit in the carpet overnight before vacuuming it up the next day. If you are using salt, wait for 24 to 48 hours before vacuuming. Do not let your pet enter the treated area until you have vacuumed the salt or borax up. If you are using borax, make sure that your pets and children do not wander into the treated areas. If you are using salt, make sure that it is very fine-grained. Pour one part vinegar and one part water into a spray bottle. Close the spray bottle and shake it to mix everything up. You can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Spray your carpet with the vinegar-water. Be sure to focus on areas that your pet likes to spend time in, as well as around baseboards, near entryways, and under furniture. Fleas dislike the smell of vinegar. The vinegar may also aid in killing the adult fleas. Cut one to three lemons into thin slices. Pour 2 cups (473.176 milliliters) of water into a pot. Place the lemon slices into the pot and boil them. Once the water begins to boil, take the pot off the burner and turn the stove off. Let the lemons sit in the water overnight. The next day, take the lemon slices out and pour the lemon water into a spray bottle. Spray your carpet with this solution, focusing on areas that your pet likes to spend time in, as well as around baseboards, near entryways, and under furniture. Fleas dislike the smell of lemon, so you may see some results by spraying your carpet with this solution. If you do not know where the fleas are in your carpet, you can corral them into a single area by using a flea trap. Fill a small bowl with water. Add a few drops of dish soap and stir to combine everything. Place the bowl on the floor, close to a wall, and put a lamp next to it. At night, turn the lamp on. The fleas will hop towards the light and land in the water. The soap in the water will prevent them from hopping back out. The next morning, turn the lamp off and pour the water out. If you have pets, be sure to block the room off. If this is not possible, try to put something over the bowl so that the pet cannot get to itbut leave enough space for the fleas. You can also try using a bright nightlight instead. These companies will treat your house for fleas and commit to taking care of the problem.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply a pet-safe, indoor insecticide to your carpet. Sprinkle some salt or borax all over the carpet. Try using a vinegar-based spray. Consider using a lemon spray. Make a flea trap. Call an extermination company as a last resort.

A very common cause of vomiting is gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract which, while painful, is not a serious medical condition. The nausea lasts for more than a few days or there is a possibility of pregnancy. Personal treatments are not effective, you suspect dehydration, or a known injury has occurred, causing vomiting. Vomiting lasts for more than a day, or accompanying diarrhea lasts for more than 24 hours. For infants, vomiting lasts more than a few hours, diarrhea and signs of dehydration are present, there is a fever higher than 100F (38C), or if the child hasn't urinated for six hours. For children over age six, vomiting lasts more than 24 hours, diarrhea combined with vomiting lasts for more than 24 hours, there are signs of dehydration, there is a fever higher than 102F (39C) or the child hasn't urinated for six hours. You see blood in the vomit (bright red or "coffee grounds" in appearance). You have severe headaches or a stiff neck. You experience lethargy, confusion, or a decreased alertness. You experience severe abdominal pain. You count a fever over 101F (38C). You measure rapid breathing or pulse. Bulimia is the urge to vomit after eating in order to control weight. People with Bulimia eat large amounts of food in a short time (binge) and then find a way to get rid of the food (purge). Bulimia is treated with psychological counseling, but is curable.
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One-sentence summary -- Know that most vomiting is normal, but some vomiting could present larger medical problems. Call a doctor or nurse about your condition if: Seek immediate medical attention if: Consult with a specialist if you think you may have an eating disorder such as Bulimia.

When soliciting new grant writers, make sure to ask for references and work samples. These are probably the best indicator of how successful your new grant writer will be. While certain types of projects can be completed by a fledgling grant writer (e.g., funding for a small community organization), a proven track record is important for more complex, technical work. You will want to review the prospective grant writer's previous grant applications if at all possible. If you plan to apply for federal grants, it will be very helpful if your new hire has experience drafting proposals specifically in the federal context. The government has a complex and resource-intensive process that must be completed if your organization wishes to receive federal money. Most grant applications are long, detail-oriented, and exceedingly complex, requiring many pages detailing your organization's specific objectives and how it intends to meet them. Make sure the grant writer has the ability to write clearly, concisely, and articulately, and that their work is free of any grammatical or proofreading errors. You will want to hire someone that takes pride in their written product. A writer who has previously drafted grant applications in a similar field to the one your organizations occupies will need less time to get up to speed. After you have narrowed down the pool or prospective grant writers, you will want to sit down with each of them and assess whether or not they truly meet your organization's needs. Since you will have already vetted the writer on paper, make sure the questions you ask during the interview address the more intangible aspects of what makes a good grant writer. Try to gauge the grant writer's enthusiasm and passion for the project at hand. A writer who cares about your organization's goals will be able to write that much more compellingly to secure the funding you desire than a writer who views this as simple mercenary work. Pay attention to the questions the grant writer asks you. The more they know about your organization and the grant-writing process as a whole, the less time you will need to devote to managing them. When you have chosen the best grant writer from the bunch, take time to draft a contract that details the responsibilities of both you and the grant writer. Be sure to include timelines to establish deadlines for what needs to be done and when it needs to be done. Also be sure to outline what information you will need to provide to the grant writer and how long it will take him or her to learn about and understand your organization. Once expectations have been set on both sides, the grant writer can begin the contract for which you hired them. Best of luck in the application process!
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Select a number of potential candidates to interview. Pay attention to the writer's style. Consider the writer's education and experience. Set up and conduct interviews with potential candidates. Select a candidate and begin the grant-application process.