Although called “killer bees,” humans are very rarely killed by African Honey Bees. They were first identified in Florida in 2002. Since that time they have become well established in South Florida, West Central Florida, and several other areas around the state. The key to public safety is learning to co-exist with Africanized bees. Some knowledge of the habits and characteristics of these bees and some common sense can help protect everyone.

Although African bees have been called aggressive, their reactions are actually defensive in nature. Compared to European honey bees, they swarm in defense in larger numbers, they defend a much larger territory, and they chase intruders much further. Regular honey bees may chase you about 50 yards, while Africanized bees will continue chasing for 150-200 yards or more. Unsuspecting animals and humans may be caught by surprise and seriously hurt by killer bees.

European bees have fuzz-covered bodies with black rings on their abdomen – just like killer bees. Although they are just a bit smaller, Africanized honey bees look identical to European bees. Even experts can’t tell the difference visually. There are only 2 ways to distinguish – take 25 different body measurements or do a genetic analysis. The best advice on avoiding African bees is to avoid all bees.

Adiantum is widely distributed in South America, Australia and New Zealand. The suitable temperature for the plat is from10 to 18C. (50 to 65F.). It is moderately easy to grow.

When introducing new plants to a collection, whether they he gifts or purchased, a brief inspection should be made for the presence of pests, as these are very much easier to avoid than to eradicate.

When creating a display, be it in the fireplace or at the4lower club, there can be few plants that blend in so readily with almost any chosen colour scheme. And one cannot imagine any major function at which flowers play an important part where cut maidenhair fern would not be used in quantity. To supply adiantum for this purpose the nurseryman forsakes pot culture and plants his stock into specially prepared beds in the ground in his greenhouses, which gives a greatly increased yield. The owner of the garden room may well benefit from the nurseryman’s example by planting adiantum at the front of prepared beds containing an assortment of house plants.

On most varieties stems will, quite naturally, become leafless and woody in time. When this happens and the plant is no longer attractive the stems should be cut to within a few inches from their base. Keep the potful of stumps as they usually grow again from the base. The stems can then be cut up into sections some 2 to 3 in. in length.

Often enough, with hederas for example, three or four leaves with a longer piece of stem will be used. In these instances it is usually advisable to remove the lower leaf or two and not to bury the remaining leaves in the compost. Plants resulting from this type of cutting are often fuller and of better quality. In the case of cuttings with smaller leaves (hederas, tradescantias and Ficus pinate) it is advisable to insert as many as six cuttings in a pot. Plants so produced are of much better appearance than those from only one or two cuttings in each pot. Hedcras, being easy to propagate, should be inserted directly into the compost in which they are expected to grow – transferring them from peat to compost is not necessary with the easier plants, and causes unnecessary disturbance of the new root system. However, when rooting cuttings of the larger leaved hederas such as H. canariensis they should first be encouraged to root in peat.

Decks are very useful additions to homes and buildings. It provides a recreational place for you and your family as well as friends and loved ones. More than always, decks are situated at the back of homes because backyards offer a more tranquil area. This is beside the fact that you enjoy the privacy from the prying eyes of passersby. It is also for the fact that the front of your homes should always be neat and clean so as to embody the homey feeling you have for it. On top of these all, homes usually face east so the back is the best place for watching the sunset.

Backyard decks are very cool places to stay for the hot afternoon with your friends, family, or loved ones. It is also where you can hold BBQ parties with your officemates or meetings with your clients or get romantic with your loved ones. To ensure that all of these will be accommodated in your backyard deck, you have to pick a design that will best match them. Some of the best designs can be found online and they are for free. Some are also found in magazines and country papers, which you just have to copy. But there are some also that are products of your own mind and will just need an interpretation from a professional, if you will not able to put it in drawing.

Only two aechtheas are generally available and one of those, Aechrnea fulgens, only infrequently as supplies are very limited. A. rhodocyanea is the more attractive and has, in recent years, become an important house plant, particularly in the higher price range. A. fulgens is much the smaller of the two, and has burgundy-coloured foliage. The dark blue flowers are short lived, but the bract that emerges from the centre of the rosette will remain colourful for two months or more.

A. rhodocyanea is one of the most exotic and unusual of all potted plants. Large, strap-like overlapping leaves form a perfectly watertight urn (hence the common name). When purchasing, look for plants with lighter grey colouring as the darker ones are less attractive. To prevent damage to the natural grey bloom on the leaves it is important to ensure that they are not cleaned or rubbed in any way.