Because of the size of termite colonies, the use of soil termiticide might only have a limited impact on the overall population. Baiting subterranean termites has become an increasingly popular way to tackle an infestation, and can also contribute to longer term deterrence and protection. Baits are slow-acting insecticides which are consumed and then brought back to the colony where the chemicals spreads out across the wider termite population.  Some baits use Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) which are very effective at decreasing and destroying whole colonies. IGRs have low toxicity to humans and pets, but often the most effective ones are only available to professionals. You can set up a few traps to try to see if you have a colony of subterranean termites nearby. If you place a piece of untreated wood into the plastic bait traps, and push these down into the ground around the outside of your house, at approximately 10 feet intervals, you can flush out any termites close-by. You should check these traps regularly, every month or few months is good. If you remove the trap from the soil and there are live termites in it you should place some toxic bait into the trap and return it to the soil. Hopefully, the termites which have come for the untreated wood will now take the poisoned bait back to the colony, where the chemicals will spread across the population. The traps you place outside the periphery of your house will not have any impact on subterranean termites that have already dug into your house’s structure. There are some above-ground bait stations that are available. These are designed to work in largely the same way as the one pushed into the soil outside.  You can attach these to an area where there is termite activity such as a mud tube, or some damaged woodwork. Be sure to read the label of whatever you use, as some baiting systems will be designed to work on their own, others with liquid spot-treatment.
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One-sentence summary -- Use bait traps to target the entire colony. Use bait traps to look for termites outside. Check the traps for activity. Use bait traps to tackle an infestation inside.

Q: You don’t always have to prime a wall before you paint it. However, if it’s a wall that’s never been painted before, if you’re going from a very dark to a very light color (or very light to dark), or you had to patch up any holes in the wall, you should prime the walls. This creates a smooth base that will result in a more even application of your final paint color. Paint and primer can settle or even separate as they sit. When you first open the can of primer, give it a good stir to ensure it’s evenly mixed. If the primer has been sitting for a while, you may want to shake the can vigorously before you open it, then stir it afterward. This is a technique known as “cutting in,” and it makes it easier to paint with a roller. Dip a 2 1⁄2 in (6.4 cm) angled paintbrush brush in the primer and tap it against the side of the can to remove excess. Then, carefully glide the brush along any doorways, trim, windows, and the ceiling, using the tip of the brush to get as close to the trim as possible without painting it. Painters who are experienced enough at cutting in might not even have to use painter’s tape! Pour some primer into a paint tray and add a screen. Slip a clean cover onto your roller, then dip the cover into the primer in the tray. Roll the cover across the screen once to remove any excess, then roll the primer along the wall. When you start seeing small gaps where you’re painting, it means the cover is getting dry and it’s time to add more primer.  Painting in an M or a W motion can help you avoid streaks in your primer. You can find rollers, covers, paint trays, and screens at your local home improvement store or paint store. You may need 2 coats of primer to get full coverage. Allow the primer to dry according to the manufactuer’s instructions, then look at the room. If you can easily see the wall underneath the primer, you probably need another coat. If it looks fairly solid, one coat of primer may be enough. Once all of your coats of primer have dried completely, go over it with 220-grit sandpaper. Don’t sand away all of your primer—you don’t want to undo the work you just did. Instead, sand just enough to create a slightly rough surface. This will help the paint bond to the wall better, giving it a smoother appearance when you’re finished.
A: Use primer on unpainted walls or if you're changing the color drastically. Pry open the primer can and stir the primer with a paint stick. Apply primer around the borders of the walls with an angled brush. Use a paint roller to roll the primer onto the walls. Allow the primer to dry and add a second coat if needed. Sand the primer before you paint the walls.

Article: These states currently include:  Delaware New Hampshire Montana Oregon Alaska A state or district, such as District of Columbia, may have a general sales tax of 6%, but set the tax rate on liquor and prepared food at 10%.  New Hampshire, for example, has no general sales tax but still taxes restaurants, food services, hotels, room rentals, and motor vehicle rentals at 9%.  Massachusetts, for example, only starts counting sales tax associated with clothing when the bill exceeds $175. So if you buy under $175 worth of clothing in Massachusetts, the state government won't tax it. We don't often talk of "city sales tax," but it's there. Most people, however, just lump it in with state sales tax. If you want to know exactly how much money you'll pay in taxes for a certain item, check your local state and city tax laws for more information
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know that some American states do not have sales tax. Know that states levy different taxes for different goods. Be sure to check with your local state and city when calculating sales tax.

Article: Partition or decompose the number into its separate place value pieces: ones, tens, hundreds, and so on. Write it out in extended form.  Example: Find the double of 453. When broken apart into separate place values: 453 = 400 + 50 + 3 Look at each partitioned portion and double it while separated.  To double values larger than those in the ones place position, double the non-zero digit, then follow that calculated value with the same number of zeroes.  Example: You will need to double 400, 50, and 3 separately.  Since the double of 4 is 8, the double of 400 is 800. Since the double of 5 is 10, the double of 50 is 100. The double of 3 is 6. Add the doubled values together to write the answer in its standard form.  Example: 800 + 100 + 6 = 906 The answer you found by adding the doubled values together should be the doubled value of your original number, and your final answer.  Example: The double of 453 is 906.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Separate the number into pieces. Double each part. Add the pieces together. Write the answer.