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How Do I Disinfect for Coronavirus at Work?
Visiting your workplace during a time when there is an outbreak of a virus can be risky and sometimes hazardous to your health. However, by following these healthy routines in the office you can lower the risk of getting exposed to the virus.

What Is Lyme Disease and How to Avoid It
Lyme disease is an infection caused by the Borrelia Burgdorferi bacteria. The bacteria can be transmitted to humans through an infected black-legged or deer tick bite.

What Is a Power Trowel and Why to Use One
Power Trowels are a key component in the finishing process and is a step that should not be missed. Using one will make your job easier and your work more professional.

What Is Alpha-gal Syndrome and How to Avoid It
Alpha-gal syndrome has been recently identified as a type of food allergy to red meat. Most Alpha-Gal Syndrome cases usually occur in and around areas populated by the Lone Star tick. There are many ways to avoid ticks.

What is West Nile Virus And How to Avoid It
About 1 out of 5 people develop mild symptoms like fever, also called the West Nile fever. The most effective way to prevent WNV and other mosquito-borne diseases is to eliminate mosquitoes.

Pest Control Tips: Onion Fly
To help farmers and agro producers comprehend the everyday nature of microbiological life happening in the field, we have created this forum to discuss plague control in agriculture.

How to Vibrate Concrete - Tips Techniques and More
There are a variety of tools that are required to complete any concrete job. One of the most important tools for any of these jobs is the concrete vibrator.

Most Common Pests in Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
If you are looking to hire professionals to take care of these pest or even deal with them yourself, there are a few tricks you can start with to get rid of them quickly.

Soil Compaction Techniques and Equipment for Building Retaining Walls
Retaining walls aren't difficult to build as long as you know what you are doing. Before you decide to do the job on your own or even hire someone else to do it for you, you must understand the mechanics of building a retaining wall.

COVID-19 Disinfectant Fogger Depletion
Tomahawk Power, a leading manufacturer of motorized sprayers in Southern California, is working tirelessly to build more disinfectant foggers to meet the increased global demand. Since COVID-19 hit U.S. land, Tomahawk has seen more than a 3200% increase in sales through the Home Depot alone. The crisis has drained fogger inventories and pushed the San Diego manufacturer to accelerate assembly of more units.

How to Build a Concrete Sidewalk with the Compaction Equipment
Sidewalks and walkways are essential to any development and should be built by following the right procedures. The right crew, weather, and compaction equipment, will be fundamental to your success.

What to Look for When Purchasing a Rammer?
There are a few decisions to be made when you decide to purchase a rammer. Many people who rent realize that after only a few weeks of renting a rammer it is completely worth it to invest in a rammer.

The Pros and Cons on Concrete
Even though concrete is reasonably easy to maintain, the manufacturing, pouring, and sealing of concrete is important to maintaining a longer lifespan.

Types and Uses of Concrete Vibrators
When it comes to many concrete jobs from warehouse floors to large parking structures, a concrete vibrator is needed for the best results. Without a concrete vibrator, concrete structures can deteriorate from weather, earthquakes, and more over time.

How to Replace a Jumping Jack Rammer's Air Filter and Other Maintenance Tips
Regular maintenance is an important task to retain your rammer’s performance, efficiency, and longevity.Here are a few steps you can take to keep y...

How to Start a Tomahawk Jumping Jack Rammer
If you are unboxing your jumping jack rammer and looking to get it started today, follow this quick guide to get it running great! Tomahawk rammer...

How to Adjust Jumping Jack Rammer Handles
Out of the box your Jumping Jack rammer may need a slight adjustment to meet your needs. Here is a quick guide to raise or lower your rammer’s handles!

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in the Yard
Mosquitoes can take all the fun out of outdoor activities leaving everyone annoyed and itchy. Backyard pest control is not hard if you understand a few basic steps to reduce mosquito growth.

How to Kill Centipedes Around Your Home
Centipedes seem to be a never-ending issue for many people in the United States. If you are looking to remove centipedes from your property here are a few solutions to help your situation.

Salting Roads and Sidewalks is an Important Safety Measure
Winter came early in California this year. Snow is falling at ski resorts from Southern California to Mammoth Lakes and the Lake Tahoe Area. The first snow fall of the season brought several inches of snow. If you had planned or plan to drive in the mountains where it might snow, you know the rules about snow chains.

Headache Free Rammer Transport
The Tomahawk Power Rammer Transport Wheel Kit is great for job sites large and small.

Tomahawk TE Series 2 Stroke Engines - Built to Last
Tomahawk 2 stroke engines are easy to install, lighter, and can function in multiple conditions, angles, and variations - while maintaining extreme efficiency. The Tomahawk 2 Stroke TE Series ranges from .75HP to 3HP and is used in a variety of applications.

How to Use a Concrete Saw
When it comes to creating grooves and inlays into slabs of concrete, a cut off saw or walk-behind concrete saw is ideal. Concrete saws are very effective on heavy concrete and stamped concrete.

Concrete Scarifier Use and Assembly Guide
Trip hazards are an issue that can amount to millions of dollars in litigation. They also inexpensive to remove - but only with the right equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions: Plate Compactors
1. How do I start my plate compactor?
To start a plate compactor the key is starting the engine. Many plate compactors are self-drive, especially f...

How to Make Concrete Joint Cuts in Fresh Concrete
Stress cracks are a natural result of aging concrete, however you can prepare your concrete for eventual cracking by cutting control joints. Creating these control joints depends on quite a few factors, including concrete admixtures and air temperature.

Construction Projects 2019: San Francisco and Los Angeles Infrastructure Projects
It’s no secret that population growth has been rising in the United States for years, but our nation’s infrastructure, especially public transportation, has been neglected. California is no exception, and in fact is trying to play catch up by introducing new transportation upgrades throughout the state. Major projects are already under way in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.

What Is Hot Mix Asphalt?
Asphalt pavement (asphalt, blacktop, tarmac, rolled asphalt) refers paved surfaces that use asphalt. Roads, parking lots, airports, playgrounds are all often paved with asphalt.

The Importance of Spraying Sealant on Fresh Concrete
A concrete sealer is essential for protecting surfaces from water damage, which can be caused by freeze cycles. It can also protect the concrete fr...

Fix a Common Leak with Backpack Foggers In 5 Simple Steps
The most common leaks with backpack foggers can be fixed simply by reattaching tubing within the tank.