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Building a residential safe room

Thu, May 17, 2018

Oklahomans may opt to build a safe room for an added level of protection from the destruction tornadoes can cause.

Ferguson College of AgricultureHuman Health and WellnessAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFCSCooperative Extension
Assessing damage outside and inside of homes after a wildfire

Mon, Apr 23, 2018

Oklahomans affected by a wildfire may be wondering what to look for inside and outside when assessing the damage to their homes.

Ferguson College of AgricultureHuman Health and WellnessFCSOSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesCooperative Extension
Prevent accidental poisonings with simple safety precautions

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

While every household contains potential poison hazards – think furniture polish, art supplies, lighter fluid, prescription medication, and laundry pods, for example – accidents are generally preventable.

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Avoiding bed bugs before and after thrift store purchases

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

Picking up second-hand goods, clothing and furniture at thrift stores and vintage shops can be fun, not to mention saving some wear and tear on the family budget. To lower the risk of exposure to bed bugs, though, consumers should take precautions before and after purchasing and bringing home their new-to-them finds.

FCSentomologyHuman Health and WellnessFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureCooperative Extension
Beware of bed bugs when thrift shopping

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

Savvy consumers know there are plenty of fun finds in thrift stores. While on the hunt for the unique, collectible or even everyday necessities, shoppers also should be on the lookout for bed bugs.

Cooperative ExtensionHuman Health and WellnessOSU AgricultureFCSentomologyAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of Agriculture
Avoiding bothersome bed bugs while traveling

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

With summertime in the not-too-distant future, Oklahomans may be planning to hit pause on their hectic schedules to do some traveling. If that is the case, families should remember bed bugs like to getaway, too, and they are not shy about catching a ride, including on clothing, luggage and even commercial airliners.

Human Health and WellnessentomologyAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesCooperative ExtensionOSU AgricultureFCSFerguson College of Agriculture
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