Q: Adult sod webworms are most active on warm evenings, especially during July and August. They are easily identified by their prominent snout and the jerky movements they make as they fly. Seeing a few adult sod webworms doesn't necessarily mean you need to treat your lawn. However, if you see a large number of them, you can assume they will produce a large number of larvae. It's the sod webworm larvae, or caterpillars, that cause damage to your grass. As the larvae feed on your grass, you will begin to see small patches appear. It will appear that the grass has been cut or sheared. Damage from sod webworm caterpillars can be up to the size of a baseball on your lawn. If an infestation is particularly bad, however, these patches may join together, creating even larger brown patches. The brown patches may sometimes have visible pencil-sized holes due to birds searching for the webworm larvae. Since sod webworm larvae live in the dry thatch beneath grass, damage appears most frequently on slopes and banks that are hard to irrigate. Sod webworm larvae create silky tunnels, or webs, to protect themselves. In addition, they leave frass, or soft green fecal pellets, on grass stems. These will both be visible when you examine the grass. Dilute 2 tablespoons (30mL) of dish detergent in 1 gallon (3.8L) of water. Spread the mixture over a 2ft 2ft (0.61m 0.61m) area near the outside of the dead patches of grass. The soap will irritate the caterpillars, forcing them to the surface of the grass. This will allow you to see the extent of the infestation. If you have 10-15 larvae present, you should treat the area with an insecticide. If there are only a few larvae, you can use a rake to destroy them.
A: Watch for pale-brown moths on your lawn at dusk. Look for brown, cut patches in your grass. Examine your turf for webs and fecal pellets. Flush out the larvae with soapy water.

Q: Tanning is often considered a sign of health, beauty, or the ability and the time to spend time in the sun. Tanning is, however, associated with skin aging and skin cancer. It is also important to understand that tanning does not protect a person from sunburn. If you are going out into the sun, wear sunscreen, especially if you are trying to avoid more getting more of a tan. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a broad spectrum sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection, and that is at least SPF 30 or higher. The sunscreen should also be water resistant. Some exposure to the sun allows the skin to manufacture an important vitamin, vitamin D. To get the right amount, you should get moderate exposure of the face, arms, legs, or back from the summer sun for about five to 30 minutes. This can be done between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM at least twice a week without sunscreen if you have darker or already tanned skin. If you are lighter skinned, avoid getting into the sun during peak hours and instead allow some moderate exposure to the sun outside of the peak sun hours to supply the needed Vitamin D without significantly increasing the risk of skin damage or skin cancer. The New Zealand dermatology association suggests that lighter skinned individuals can spend five minutes in the sun before 11AM and after 4 PM, which are the peak sun hours. Because of the light tone of their skin, lighter skinned individuals achieve healthy levels of Vitamin D during this time period. Darker skinned individuals can spend 20 minutes outside the peak hours and achieve healthy levels of Vitamin D. The American Academy of Dermatology does not recommend any sun exposure other than the incidental exposure you might get by getting your mail, walking your dog, going between your parked car and your office, or any other normal, everyday activity. Sunscreen does decrease the amount of Vitamin D production, but the benefits of protecting the skin are important to understand. Since there are so many guidelines and issues surrounding sun exposure and time in the sun, you can get your Vitamin D from other sources and avoid too much sun exposure. There are also food sources of Vitamin D, including fish and fish oil, yogurt, cheese, liver, and eggs. You can also try other foods and drinks that are fortified with Vitamin D, such as breakfast cereals, milk, and juice. When dealing with your skin and the sun, it is important to understand the risks of skin cancer so you can avoid them as much as possible. If you think you have skin cancer or might be at a high risk, talk to your doctor immediately to get tested or learn the best preventative measures for your particular case. Risk factors that increase your chance of skin cancer include: Fair skin A history of sunburns. Excessive sun exposure Sunny or high-altitude climates Pre-existing moles The presence of precancerous skin lesions A personal or family history of skin cancer A weakened or suppressed immune system Exposure to medical radiation Exposure to certain cancer-causing substances
A: Learn about suntans and sun exposure. Get the right sun exposure to help vitamin production. Consume more vitamin D. Notice the risks of skin cancer.

Q: It probably goes without saying because the goal is always to make your first meeting with a new person positive, but it's especially important with college girls, who probably have plenty of date options on campus. That's why you want to take care with your appearance and be polite and attentive when you first make contact. If you're talking to a girl at party, make sure you haven't had too much to drink. While liquid courage may make it easier to approach her, she probably isn't going to be impressed if you're slurring your words and having trouble staying on your feet. To show that you have genuine interest in a girl, you should want to learn more about her. Asking open-ended questions, rather than simple yes-no inquiries, usually works best because it gives her a chance to really share her experiences, feelings, and opinions with you. Be more creative than simply asking her what her major is or which dorm she lives in. She probably hears those questions a lot. Instead, try to build off of what she says. For example, if she tells you that she loves traveling, ask her what her favorite trip was and why. If you want a girl to take your interest in her seriously, it helps to show that you're still thinking about her when you're not together. Phone calls or texts can help establish a rapport that makes her feel comfortable with you, so she's more willing to say yes when you ask for a date. If you're not sure what to stay in your phone call or text, ask a follow-up question to your last conversation, share an inside joke about the last time you saw her, or tell her that you saw something that reminded you of her. Don't just call or text late at night -- she might get the wrong idea. Once you feel like you've gotten to know her, there's nothing left to do but ask her out. You don't have to be formal, though. Ask her if she'd like to hang out sometime, and if she says yes, suggest a day and time. It's normal to be nervous before you ask a girl out. Give yourself a little pep talk before you do it, reminding yourself of all your positive qualities. You don't have to take her out for a candlelit dinner right out of the gate. In fact, it's usually best to make your first outing a low pressure situation, such as grabbing a cup of coffee or having lunch at the student union. However, you should choose a venue that allows for quality conversation, so a movie or noisy bar probably isn't the best option. Once you've gone on a few casual dates, you can progress to more typical outings, such as dinner at a nice restaurant. When you're in college, you usually don't have too much money. That doesn't mean you can't take a girl on memorable dates. Some inexpensive date ideas include a school sporting event, a picnic in a local park, or a movie marathon at home.
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Make a good first impression. Ask about her. Call or text her after first meeting. Ask her out. Plan a relaxed first date.