An economic perspective on outdoor residential pesticide use
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Outdoor residential pesticide use has remained steady at about half of all US households during the past 20 years. However, the proportion of households that have turned to professional treatments has been increasing. This trend reflects the increased benefits of using professional pest control or the increased costs of using residential pesticides without professional assistance. In view of the potential adverse effects of outdoor residential pesticides on the environment and public health, public policy makers are advised to review the behavioral and economic profile of household pesticide usage.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1998
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Releveling and behavior of strap-retrofitted damaged test foundations exposed to mine subsidence
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An exploration is presented on the impact of mine subsidences on surrounding structures. Settlement cracks were observed near structure corners, rather than their centers; recommendations for releveling include the installation of thin reinforcing plates, hydraulic jacks, and strap retrofitting applied to foundation walls.
Publication Name: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 1090-0241
Year: 1999
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Damage and distortion criteria for residential slab-on-grade structures
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This article discusses slab levelness and techniques of slab construction. Causes of damage, such as wall cracks and frame distortion are also addressed.
Publication Name: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-3828
Year: 2000
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