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CSI introduces Stryker into their already diverse line of vector control products. Stryker is a multi-purpose concentrate insecticide that contains 6% pyrethrins and 60% piperonyl butoxide for a fast knockdown and efficient control of insect pests. Stryker can be mixed with other insecticides or insect growth regulators to enhance its effectiveness.

For more information on Stryker and CSI's vector control line, visit their website at http://www.controlsolutionsinc.com.

About Control Solutions Inc. (CSI)

Control Solutions began as a family owned business in 1958 and is built on to the commitment of serving the professional pest control and retail markets. CSI has added product lines for the Industrial, Lawn and Garden, Animal Health and Biocide markets, and is working with over 80 distributors serving those markets. Control Solutions maintains relationships with chemical manufacturers worldwide and provides a ready supply of products in distribution warehouses across the U.S. The partnership with Makhteshim-Agan Industries multiplies Control Solutions agility in continuously adding new products to meet the needs of professionals and homeowners. "The one constant since the beginning in 1958 is our mission focus: to seek out and distribute effective and economical solutions for our customers," stated Mark Boyd, President and founder of CSI.

About ADAMA Agricultural Solutions

ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer and distributor worldwide of crop-protection solutions. The Company supplies efficient solutions to farmers across the full farming value-chain, including crop-protection, novel agricultural technologies, and complementary non-crop businesses. In 2012, the Company's revenues were over $2.83 billion, and it is ranked seventh in the world in the overall agro-chemicals industry. The Company is characterized by its heritage of innovation, farmer-centric approach to product development, and observance of strict standards of environmental protection and quality control.

For more information about ADAMA, visit http://www.ma-industries.com.

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A reader asks: "What is the best month to have interior rooms painted?"

She and her husband are seniors and not in the best of health. They are planning to have the work done professionally, and also plan to remove old carpeting and have their wood floors redone.

Job One: Paint before removing the carpeting, because it's being disposed of anyway.

Pros' painting season: Typically, professionals, especially the really top-of-the-line painters, aren't restricted to any particular time of year, although most don't like painting interiors on hot, humid days when drying can be a problem, especially in homes without air-conditioning.

They do tend to be busier in spring and autumn, however, so arranging for their services then might require you to wait a bit. In summer, many painting contractors hire college students to help _ that's how I learned the craft _ so their availability could be better then, despite the stickiness.

The really good painters are rarely available and can pick and choose jobs. They are the ones who will, quite rightly, charge you more for the work. You get what you pay for.

DIY season: For do-it-yourselfers in the Middle Atlantic, April and May are the best months to paint interior rooms, experience has taught me. Natural light increases as the days get longer, so the accuracy of wall and ceiling coverage is at its peak. By summer, the light can be blinding. In winter, there's not enough light.

You may have more time for painting in the winter, but artificial light _ even the best halogen models _ can cast shadows that give false impressions of how well you have covered a wall or ceiling area.

Ventilation is crucial. Even with today's top-performing no-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, opening windows and doors to keep air circulating and paint drying properly is key to a really good job.

What about exteriors? Prime time is the end of September to early November, on partly cloudy and still days in the 60s, nights in the upper 40s.

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From herbs and composting to Earth-friendly lawn care, you'll find a wide variety of topics at the "Art of Gardening in Muscatine County."

The event will be Saturday, March 15, at Muscatine Community College, or MCC, sponsored by the college, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and the ISU/Muscatine County Master Gardeners.

The day includes your choice of 25 different sessions (participants may choose a total of four), lunch, three mini-sessions(participants may choose one) and a keynote address on designing a sustainable landscape by Lisa Orgler, an ISU professor of horticulture.

Session 1,8:30-9:25 a.m.

"The Language of Flowers, A Victorian Romance," Debbie Main, Linn County (Iowa) Master Gardener. Structures, color and variety all played a part in the Victorian garden.

"Wonders of the Prairie," Julie Jenkins and Mary Delaney, Ion Exchange, Harper's Ferry, Iowa. Planting a bit of prairie offers an opportunity for your family to experience the natural world withbirds and butterflies.

"Thinking About a Home Greenhouse?" Phil Pfister, Linn County (Iowa) Master Gardener. Siteselection,material options, calculating heat and cooling requirements, plant care and integrated pest management.

"Vegetables and Raised Beds," Janet Freeborn, MCC horticulture instructor. The best plant combinations for raised beds.

"Plants for Problem Areas," Dan Mays, Scott County Master Gardener (see today's cover story)

"Trees Can Help You Tap into Teen Power," Patty Peterson, community educator, Trees Forever.Learn the key developed by Trees Forever to motivate teens and the six things that keep them involved.

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McGarvey Custom Homes Hayworth estate model residence at 13881 Williston Way in Quail West was named recipient of eight Superior Home Awards at the Lee BIAs 2014 Parade of Homes Superior Homes Award Ceremony held Feb. 13 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Resort & Spa.

The Hayworth won Superior Home Awards in the $3 million to $3,499,000 category for Best Livability, Best Interior Design, Best Kitchen, Best Bath, Best Outdoor Living, Best Pool, Best Exterior, and Best Landscape Design categories. The 28th Annual LBIA Parade of Homes is open Sunday at Quail West and will continue Thursday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 2. Hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Hayworth will also be a featured model during the CBIA Parade of Homes at Quail West March 7 through 9, and March 14 through 16.

McGarveys Hayworth model features a floor plan with a grand parlour, a grand room, a formal dining room, study, four bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths, a wet bar and wine room, a three-car garage with dedicated golf cart parking, a two-car garage, and an outdoor living area with a summer kitchen, bar, fireplace, pool and spa. The award-winning interior of McGarveys Hayworth model was designed and executed by Arlynn McDaniel of Freestyle Interiors.

McDaniels California Clean design style mixes natural materials and cleaner lines with more modern shiny metallics and a bit of jewelry. The Hayworths neutral color palette is intended to showcase the homes architecture and includes browns, creams, blacks, taupes and whites. Splashes of color are found in contemporary art pieces, throws and area rugs. Contrasting woods and fabrics provide additional visual interest. Flooring in the main living areas is porcelain tile with engineered wood flooring in the study.

A linear fireplace in the grand parlour features a brown-toned polished porcelain tile floor-to-ceiling surround. The tile is laid in a horizontal pattern. Four clean-lined upholstered chairs with espresso wood frames are paired with a metal cocktail table that features a stone top. The grouping establishes McDaniels clean, modern style while conveying the perfectly executed casual elegance found throughout the home. A glass enclosed wine room is situated immediately adjacent to the parlour.

The parlours large arched fixed-glass window offers an exquisite view of the outdoor living area and pool. The covered lanai includes a see-through fireplace, an island with bar seating, a full kitchen and an entry into a dedicated pool bath. As is McGarveys custom, the custom designed pool and spa features unique elements, including a lighted statue water feature.

In addition to its wood flooring, the study features an inverted coffered ceiling with a beam detail. Hidden LED lights are incorporated in the perimeter of the coffer to provide additional interest. Furnishings in the study include a desk, credenza and a pair of occasional chairs.

The Hayworths spacious grand room is the central gathering place of the home and includes a wet bar. A pair of large, comfortable sofas and two large chairs are upholstered in a neutral fabric. Accents are presented in copper, orange, grey, and a touch of red. An asymmetrical, espresso finished built-in includes both floating and attached chunky shelving. Pocketing sliders open the grand room to the covered lanai to create an enormous indoor/outdoor space that can easily accommodate large-scale entertaining.

The grand room flows into a formal dining room defined by square columns with a header. The focal point of the dining room is a double chandelier hanging from an inverted coffered ceiling with perimeter accent lighting. A formal espresso finished dining table is surrounded by dining wood and upholstery chairs.

The Hayworths island kitchen is integrated in the grand room space and includes a counter height island with a warm, walnut-toned base and a three-inch, solid surface countertop with a waterfall edge. The perimeter cabinetry matches the island base. To maintain her clean-lined, modern style, McDaniel contrasted the warm cabinetry tones with stainless steel hardware, oversized countertops, and a stainless steel vent hood.

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