Problem: Article: Wait until the evening or night during the summer months, as this is when the fire ants will normally be foraging. Place a small amount of bait next to each mound that you can find.  You can buy fire ant bait from gardening stores. The fire ants will take the bait within 30 minutes. Fire ant bait is designed to act slowly, so that the queen will also be targeted. The instructions that come with the fire ant bait will specify the amount to use and the best placement. Sprinkle the mound treatment in a full circle around the fire ant mounds. Make sure to follow all of the safety instructions listed on the package.  Mound treatments contain acephate, which is a slow-acting poison that will eventually kill the fire ants. The fire ants will eat the poison and share it with the queen, which works to slowly wipe out the whole colony. Mound treatments won't work once they get wet, so try to pick a sunny day. Mound treatments will only work on the mound that it encircles. You will have to repeat the treatment around each individual mound. You can get fire ant mound treatments from gardening centers. Use a push spreader to apply granules of fire-ant killer over your whole lawn. Cover all areas that are possible.  This solution is best if you have to deal with multiple mounds that are spread across a larger area. A lawn treatment will usually rid your lawn of fire ants for a full season.You can buy these from gardening stores. It is necessary to use a push spreader to apply the lawn treatment, as applying it by hand is very difficult. If you don't have one, many rental yards and plant nurseries loan them out.  Some lawn treatments are safe for native ant species. Contact a local exterminator company that can work specifically with fire ants. Professionals have access to treatments that aren't available to the general public, and these may be more effective against stubborn fire ant infestations.
Summary: Broadcast fire ant bait while the ants are foraging. Use a mound treatment 7-10 days after using fire ant bait. Apply a season-long lawn treatment for longer-term pest control. Hire a professional exterminator if you have a long-term problem with fire ants.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Depending on what age your cat is, its coat may be more or less thick.  Cats shouldn't go bald or lose their hair, but by determining just how full their coat is you can narrow down their age.  The coat of an older cat may be more thin than that of a younger one. Seasonal variations can occur.  Summer coats are thinner than winter coats. If your cat is losing fur, visit with your veterinarian. There are some subtle differences in the texture of your cat's coat at different times in its life.  By looking for these differences, you may be able to get a good sense of how old your cat is.  Young cats will have smooth and full coats of hair.  Older cats will likely have coarser hair. Some patches of gray hair may appear in older cats. As your cat ages, levels of activity will change.  These changes to how active your cat is can lead to changes in its body shape.  Judging the shape of your cat's body may give you a clue as to how old it is.  Young cats tend towards being lean and muscular, due to their high levels of activity. Middle age cats may be more filled out and round. Older cats will likely have pronounced shoulder bones and loose skin.

SUMMARY: Check your cat's coat for how thick it is. Feel the texture of your cat's fur. Notice your cat's body type.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: into a large square. Take the decorative binding fabric that you want to use to finish your quilt and cut it into strips that are twice as wide as you'd like and as long as the quilt. Sew the pieces together to create sharp corners that lie flat. Then fold the binding in half and iron it until it's smooth.For a 48 by 48 inches (120 cm × 120 cm) quilt, consider cutting the binding into 2 1⁄4 inches (5.7 cm) strips. Pin the binding in place and hold the open edge of the binding along the edge of the quilt. Sew along the edges and leave a 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) seam allowance as you go. Then fold the binding over and sew the binding shut along the edges. Then remove any pins and enjoy your quilt. Trim the end and fold it under the binding just before you finish sewing the last edge.
Summary: Cut and sew the binding fabric Sew the binding to the edges of the quilt.

It is ready when the top turns golden-brown. If it is still not done, bake it for another 15 minutes or so. You can serve it as it is or you can add some cream or vanilla ice cream.
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One-sentence summary -- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the cobbler for about 30 minutes. Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Shrink-free spackling won’t shrink when it dries in the holes on the trim. Avoid spackling that shrinks or you could end up with dips in the holes you fill in. You can find shrink-free spackling online or at your local hardware store. You can use painter’s caulk or water-based wood filler as alternatives. You don’t need a lot. You just want enough on the knife to fill in a nail hole. Scoop out the spackle with the end of the knife so it’s easier to press into a hole. Start with the edge of the knife on one side of the hole at a 45-degree angle. Scrape the knife across the surface of the hole to the other side. Press firmly down on the knife so the spackling completely fills in the nail hole. Scrape across the surface of the hole two or three times to make sure the spackling is flat.  To smooth out the spackling and/or fill the holes, you can also use your finger. Do this immediately after you spackle all the holes in the trim so the spackling doesn’t have time to dry. Check back on the spackling after a few hours to see if it’s dry. If it’s not, let it continue drying. If you notice a dip in the spackling inside the nail hole, apply another coat and wait 2-3 more hours for the new coat of spackling to dry. Lightly brush the sandpaper across the surface of the trim where the hole is until the spackling is flush with the trim.
Summary:
Get shrink-free spackling. Scoop out some spackling from the container with a putty knife. Press the spackling on the knife into one of the nail holes. Use a damp cloth to wipe away any excess spackling around the hole. Let the spackling dry for 2-3 hours. Sand off excess spackling with a fine-grit sandpaper.