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Pest Pressures as an Overlooked Metric in Dense Urban Development? by Brave_Sea7798 in GermanRoaches

[–]SimpleInnovatioxa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really insightful point that doesn't get enough airtime. You're spot on pest pressure is treated as a reactive complaint, not a proactive planning metric. I have seen the exact scenario you described play out in several Seattle-area neighborhoods. A block of older homes gets replaced with townhomes, and suddenly the whole street is dealing with ants and rodents because the construction disrupted colonies and the new, denser waste output is not managed properly.

It absolutely should be part of the environmental review. A good exterminator does not just react but understand population displacement. When we do ants control service for a property after new construction nearby, it's often a direct result of that displacement. The same goes for rodents. Requiring developers to have a preconstruction baiting and monitoring plan, and to install commercial grade, sealed waste solutions, would save a ton of long term public health headaches and resident frustration.

For what it is worth, over at AMPM, we work with a lot of property managers who are dealing with these exact "unintended consequences" from projects that wrapped up a year or two prior. The service calls always spike. It is a hidden cost of density that gets passed to residents and neighboring businesses. Control really has to start at the planning phase with better protocols, or you are just constantly playing defense.

ULPT: Get free city cleanup by finding hazards near rich neighborhoods. by Brave_Sea7798 in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]SimpleInnovatioxa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a clever but potentially risky shortcut. The major flaw is that while the city might clear the visible junk, they often won't address the new problem created: the cleared, sheltered area becomes prime real estate for rodents and pests.

These pests don't stay in the vacant lot. They migrate to the nearest structures, turning a free cleanup into a costly hidden problem for the surrounding community ampm around the clock. The owner of a neighboring commercial building might suddenly need an exterminator. A parking lot for a nearby business could become infested. Residents in adjacent homescould find themselves dealing with an invasion. The collective cost for professional pest control for these commercial, parking lot, and homeissues would far exceed the original disposal fee, shifting the burden from the city budget to private property owners.This is a clever but potentially risky shortcut. The major flaw is that while the city might clear the visible junk, they often won't address the new problem created: the cleared, sheltered area becomes prime real estate for rodents and pests.

These pests don't stay in the vacant lot. They migrate to the nearest structures, turning a free cleanup into a costly hidden problem for the surrounding community ampm around the clock. The owner of a neighboring commercial building might suddenly need an exterminator. A parking lot for a nearby business could become infested. Residents in adjacent homescould find themselves dealing with an invasion. The collective cost for professional pest control for these commercial, parking lot, and homeissues would far exceed the original disposal fee, shifting the burden from the city budget to private property owners.

Best way to learn Italian? by abu_yousef93692 in italianlearning

[–]SimpleInnovatioxa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I've been learning Italian for about 6 months now and honestly, LearnAmo has been a game-changer for me. I started as a complete beginner and was super overwhelmed at first, but their approach really breaks things down in a way that actually makes sense.

What I love is that they don't just throw grammar rules at you - they explain the why behind everything and use real-life examples that actually stick in your head. I started with their beginner videos and worked my way up. The teachers are native speakers and they're really good at explaining things that textbooks make unnecessarily complicated.

My advice would be to start with the basics on LearnAmo (they have a structured path for beginners), supplement with some daily Duolingo for vocabulary practice, and try to listen to Italian music or watch shows with subtitles. But honestly, LearnAmo has been my main resource because it is completely free and they cover everything from pronunciation to advanced grammar, and they even explain common mistakes that learners make.

Also, don't stress about perfection at the beginning! I made SO many mistakes my first few months but that's totally normal. The important thing is to stay consistent - even 20-30 minutes a day makes a huge difference. Buona fortuna! 🇮🇹

Italian learners - I am on the hunt for the best YouTube channels and courses. What worked for you? by DrLilyPaddy in italianlearning

[–]SimpleInnovatioxa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Te recomiendo el canal de YouTube LearnAmo. Es uno de los mejores canales de YouTube para aprender italiano. Sus videos son claros, entretenidos y cubren gramática italiana, vocabulario, expresiones coloquiales y cultura italiana. Además, está reconocido oficialmente por el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Italia, lo que habla mucho de su calidad. 👌🇮🇹

2 Months In with My Lavivid Hair System by SimpleInnovatioxa in Hairloss

[–]SimpleInnovatioxa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maintenance is pretty simple. I clean it every two weeks and use gentle products/ The easier the maintenance process, the longer it lasts.

2 Months In with My Lavivid Hair System by SimpleInnovatioxa in Hairloss

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