Problem: Article: Infested branches will have a waxy, white coating on them. Pruning will help get rid of some of the mealybugs, and it will make the insecticide more effective because there will be fewer places for the mealybugs to take shelter. Check the label on the insecticide if you're not sure. Avoid using insecticides that aren't made for ornamental plants or you could damage the plant you're treating. Some ornamental insecticides you could use to kill mealybugs are acephate, malathion, carbaryl, and diazinon. The leaves and branches of the plant should be dripping with insecticide. Make sure you get underneath the leaves and at the base of the branches on the plant. Follow the application instructions that came with your insecticide for the best results. It may take more than one application to remove all the mealybugs on the plant. Check the instructions that came with your insecticide to see how frequently you can use it without damaging the plant. If the plant is thriving and you can't see anymore mealybugs on it, you've likely killed all of the mealybugs.
Summary: Prune off any infested branches before you apply an insecticide. Use an insecticide that's designed for ornamental plants. Spray the plant with the insecticide until it's soaked. Do regular insecticide applications until the mealybugs are all killed.

Problem: Article: Plastic cages are sturdier and last longer than glass cages. They have grates on each side for airflow, and they can be heated from below using heating pads. Alternatively, you can buy specially made glass reptile enclosures, or use a 75 gallons (280L) aquarium. The tank must be at least as long as the snake. This species gets 3-5 feet and is very active. Make sure that you choose one made for snakes so your corn snake doesn't escape. Prevent the snake from escaping with heavy objects on the lid of clamps. Exo Terras, which open from the front, are expensive brand new but great for taming. They are very secure and come with locks. A wooden tank is also an option. Plastic vivariums are lighter and can be moved more easily. They are also easier to clean. Glass enclosures let you see the snake easily, but they let more heat out. They also are more fragile. If the vivarium isn't big enough, it can stress your snake out to the point of illness. The width and height of the vivarium can be a third of their length. An adult snake of 60 inches (152 cm) needs a vivarium that is 60 inches (152 cm) long, 20 inches (50 cm) tall, and 20 inches (50 cm) wide. You can also use a 40 gallon (151.4L) tank. Just make sure it is long enough for the snake. For baby snakes, you should buy a smaller vivariums because they can get upset in a larger tank. You can try a 10 gallon (37.9L) or 20 gallon (75.7L) vivarium. Upgrade to an adult-sized vivarium as your snake grows. Substrate is what you use at the bottom of the enclosure. It should be thick enough that your snake can bury itself in it and hide. There are many different materials you could use for the substrate. Use aspen shavings as these snakes love to burrow. Line the bottom of the enclosure with two to three inches of the substrate. You should avoid using cedar shavings, pine shavings, or aquarium gravel. Cedar and pine shavings have oils in them that can be toxic to your snake. Avoid using corn cob bedding because it can cause excessive drying to the snake's skin and also poses a serious choking hazard if swallowed. Corn snakes have a habit of getting out of habitats that are not secure. They are very strong and can push through the top of cages that are not securely sealed. They are also excellent at squeezing through holes that aren't completely plugged. Make sure that the enclosure is closed tightly and has some kind of locking or clamping mechanism.
Summary: Choose either a glass or plastic vivarium. Buy a vivarium that is the proper size. Place substrate in the bottom of the cage. Ensure that the vivarium is secure.

Problem: Article: Get a nightlight for your child's bedroom. Nightlights give just enough light, helping your child feel more relaxed. Nightlights can also be placed in the hallways and bathrooms to help ease fears if walking outside of the room in the dark. If a nightlight isn't available or disrupts your child's sleep, leave the hall light on and the child's bedroom door open. This allows a little light to still enter. It may make your child feel less isolated with the door ajar. Your child may feel more secure with something to ease his or her fears. Consider finding a special object for your child's security as they learn to sleep on their own. Consider these: A large stuffed animal. This can provide comfort to soothe fears or anxiety. A special blanket or other object to provide security. This may make your child feel more protected. A pet, such as a dog or cat, that your child enjoys sleeping with. Use tools to help them learn that bedtime can be a rewarding experience. For small children, it could be a sticker program that leads to small prizes. It helps to teach you child that they will be rewarded for good behavior. Teach them about how to be brave like you with encouragement. After the lights are out, consider saying something like, "You're doing such a good job of staying in bed." Listen to your child if their fears continue to persist despite these techniques. Talk with them in the morning about their experiences. You cannot be there all night to provide positive reinforcement and reassurance to your child. Therefore, it is a good idea to teach your child how to do this for themselves. Try teaching your child to speak reassuring phrases to themselves, such as, "I am safe, I am brave, and I'm going to be ok." You can also teach your child to do something like rubbing their feet or hands together as a tactile soothing method or humming a comfort tune to feel safer as they fall asleep. Your child can also repeat out loud what they found under the bed, such as by saying, "I looked under the bed and I know there is only some dust and an old toy under there."
Summary: Use nightlights. Provide an object for companionship. Provide positive reinforcement. Teach your child to self-soothe.

Problem: Article: Wasps are very territorial creatures, and they won't build a nest if they think there is another colony living nearby. Plus, the wasps will leave if they think that another colony has moved into their neighborhood. If the colony moves further from your home, the wasps in your house will go with it. Plastic bag Paper bag Shredded paper Twine This is going to be the innards of your nest. Your plastic bag should be packed tightly with shredded paper because it is the main form of your nest.The plastic bag will help it withstand the elements. Crumple your paper bag. This will give it somewhat of a "nest" look. Once you've crumpled it, open it back up and put your filled plastic bag inside. Use your twine to hang it near the existing nest. It needs to be close enough that the existing wasps will notice it. Close the door to the room that has wasps in it. Leave the window open so that the wasp can get out. They will leave and travel with their colony.
Summary:
Gather the materials for your fake nest. Fill your plastic bag with shredded paper. Hang your nest. Leave the wasp with the window open.