INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is because light attracts flying termites, especially during the night. Also look for swarming near windows and doors. If you see a large congregation of termites in the air, then the termites are exhibiting swarming behavior. Swarming can occur during the day or night.  Swarming generally occurs in the spring months, i.e., March, April, May, and June. If you happen to see a termite fly out from under your porch, patio, or foundation, then this is a sure sign of an infestation. Termites will shed their wings when they enter the next stage of their development. This usually occurs after the swarming period. In an infested home, you can often find piles of wings that have been shed by flying termites. Shed wings look similar to tiny fish scales. Also called frass, termite droppings are ridged and small. They look like small, wood colored pellets. Oftentimes, you can find piles of feces near the openings of tunnels, as well as where they have eaten or nested.  Only certain species of termites will leave feces behind. Sweep up the feces and dispose of it. Check the spot daily to see if more fecal pellets appear. If they do, then this is a sure sign that you have an infestation.

SUMMARY: Look for swarming near lights. Observe piles of wings. Look for piles of feces.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Often the reason a horse objects to the bit is rooted in misunderstanding. They aren't usually trying to be naughty, but something about the bit is making them uncomfortable.  The bit might have the wrong taste. Horses tend to prefer copper bits to other kinds of bits because of the taste. Unfortunately copper bits tend to degrade more quickly than other kinds so you should make sure to watch out for pits and sharp edges. The bit might be too cold. You wouldn't want someone to shove a bit of cold metal in your mouth. Neither does your horse. Try warming up the bit between your hands before you put it in their mouth. Sometimes your horse won't open their mouth, because the bit is too cold, or has the wrong taste, but often a little training can make it so they will do as you has. Just make sure that you reinforce the behavior you want to see from them.  Teach your horse to be comfortable with the cue. Pick a cue to use to get your horse to open their mouth. Give your horse the cue by touching them. Say "yes" to them so that they associate that touch with good behavior. Give your horse a treat as you take your fingers away. Show your horse that they get a treat. Have your horse tied or secured. Approach the horse's head from the left side, and walk so that your horse can see you. Stay on an angle facing the same direction as your horse. Have a treat in your left hand. Give your horse the cue and say "Open," while gently pressing two fingers again their lower lip. Say "yes" and take your fingers away, giving your horse the treat. Repeat these steps about four or five times, or until it seems like your horse has gotten the picture. Now do as you did above, only this time maintain slight but consistent pressure, and place your fingers just under his upper lip. When your horse opens their mouth say "Yes" and give them the treat. Practice this until they get it. Have your horse let you put a bit in their mouth. Show your horse the bit (unattached to the bridle to begin with). Let your horse sniff it and lip it. Then do as you did above, giving your horse the cue. Place the bit in your horse's mouth when they open up. Remove the bit and give them a treat. One of the keys to properly bridling your horse is to maintain calmness, both in yourself and in your horse. A nervous horse might try to bite, toss their heads, strike out with their hooves, or try to escape. If your horse is overly nervous, don't bridle them until they have calmed down. Avoid flicking her with the reins, especially around her eyes and ears, because this can cause a horse to become nervous or anxious.

SUMMARY: Deal with a horse that objects to the bit. Train your horse to open their mouth for the bit. Keep your horse from getting nervous.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There should be a variety of ways that residents in a residential care facility can interact with each other of their own accord. For instance, meals are a key time when a resident can interact with others and form independent relationships with others. Additionally, having areas in the facility where people can watch TV, read, or simply sit together can give people an opening for social interaction. Some people in residential care may need help getting to an area where they can interact with others. However, it is typically worth the effort to get them there if they have the opportunity to interact with others. When someone moves into a residential care center, it can be hard for them to keep long-standing relationships going. However, providing transportation to visits with old friends and encouraging guests in the facility can go a long way towards the resident maintaining the relationships they have with other people. If a resident is bedridden or unable to leave their room, they can still interact with others out in the world. Investigate types of technology that can help them get some interaction with others, such as a computer or tablet with connection to the internet. It may be necessary to provide the resident with training on the technology you are providing. Make sure they know how to use it proficiently so they can use it even when you are not around.

SUMMARY:
Encourage social interaction. Make maintaining relationships as easy as possible. Provide access to technology that enables interaction.