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Il J „ x r |-x | | ■ The Canadian Statesman TOuAouU*, Bowmanville, Saturday, May 15,1993 liinis TOr Hepelling Red Cross Honors Blood Donors at May 5 Clinic Those Pesky Bugs Ahhhhh, the great outdoors! Early-morning Early-morning trips to a favourite fishing hole...back yard barbecues...family fun at the camp ground...leisurely paddles into the sunset. Thanks to romantic romantic visions like these, Canadians have made it through yet another long Canadian winter! But, as millions prepare for things like the first-of-the-season camping trip, the annual cottage christening, or even just getting back in touch with our own back yards; summer fantasies could quickly be replaced by the buzz of a black fly or the annoying annoying whine of a mosquito looking for lunch. Battling the bugs is no small-time ** concern. In Canada there are over 74 species of mosquito, not to mention 110 types of black fly, 132 deerfly and 180 midge. So it's no surprise . then, that proper bug protection is such a big priority for Canadians. Research shows we'll spend millions millions mounting defense against our winged enemies, but we don't always go about it the right way. The University of Guelph's Dr. Gord Surgeoner, well known for his work in the area of insect repellent research, says "confùsion abounds when it comes to selecting products that are right for different outdoor situations. situations. . There's a huge demand for protective products, and that leaves the door wide open for a lot of misinformation." misinformation." New products continue to emerge which are reputed to offer repellent qualities but when scientifically tested tested fail to live up to marketing claims, according to Dr. Surgeoner, who has tested everything from orange peels to sonic repellers. ' GM Deliveries Rise in April General Motors of Canada dealers delivered a total of 40,546 vehicles in April, an increase of 24.8 percent over March totals, reflecting the beginning beginning of the spring selling season. GM of Canada's vice president of marketing Tom Mason commented: "We re still seeing reasonably strong demand for our lower-priced passenger passenger cars, and in certain segments of the tmek market. And a noticeable increase increase in showroom traffic during the latter part of the month is an encouraging encouraging sign." Mason noted the Chevrolet Cavalier Cavalier retained its lead as the bestselling bestselling model in Canada with deliveries deliveries of 5,418 units in April - a 27 percent percent increase over April 1992 results,, while its Pontiac Sunbird counterpart saw sales rise 74.0 percent to 3,842 units. GM's strength in the tmek market was most evident in sales of its full-. size Chevrolet and GMC C/K extended extended cab pickups as deliveries rose to 3,150 units - an increase of 11.2 percent percent - and in sales of the Geo Track- cr/Asiina S unrunner mini-utility trucks which arc built at the GM/ Suzuki CAM I plant in Ingcrsoll, Ontario. Ontario. Chevrolet and GMC Suburban deliveries deliveries rose 52,5% during April, while the Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Trans Sport "people movers" posted a ycar-ovcr-ycar gain of 19.3 percent to 1,232 units. Basic bug defense starts with common sense. Avoid fancy colognes, colognes, aftershaves and even highly scented shampoos when heading outside. outside. Likewise, for electric bug zap- pers and pocket size sonic repellers. Dr. Surgeoner's tests show conclusively conclusively that these gadgets and gizmos do absolutely nothing to keep the bugs away. Bath oils, often rumored to have repelling qualities, also performed dismally in Dr. Surgeoner's testing. To be assured of a safe and long lasting product it is best to stick to well-known brand name repellents - those with a registered PCP number on the label. According to Dr. Surge- oner who regularly conducts efficacy evaluations on repellents for the Federal Federal Government, "If the product isn't registered as a repellent, people are not assured of proper protection. The label must have a PCP registration registration number to be considered authentic." authentic." Proper application is also a must. Spraying insect repellent in the air offers offers no protection at all. The key to maximum protection is a thorough - but not heavy -, coverage on "all exposed exposed skin. When it comes to clothing it's good advice to dress for the bugs, not the weather, especially in wooded or wilderness areas, high necklines are best, complemented by long shirt sleeves and pants tucked into socks. Stay away from sandals and never go barefoot in the bush. Where possible, possible, avoid shiny jewellery as well as bright and dark colors. Choosing the best product for each outdoor situation is easy. Repellents Repellents are available in a variety of strengths, and forms: everything from pumps and pressurized sprays to liquids liquids and lotions. The proper selection of repellents largely hinges on the activity activity planned, and the location. Similarly, Similarly, location and weather conditions conditions factor in the severity of the bug problem that can be expected. Generally, the higher the strength, the longer lasting the repellent. When heading into serious bug territory, maximum strength repellents such as Deep Woods OFF! are best. Deep Woods has a protection rating of eight hours. All repellents naturally evaporate in time, and this process is accelerated with increased physical activity or perspiration. When the bugs start getting bolder, it's time to reapply. Maximum strength products aren't the answer for every situation. For everyday activities like backyard barbecues, walks through the park or a baseball game in the open air, lower lower strength repellents like OFF! Skin- tastic Lotion are ideal. A relative newcomer to the repellent arena, Skintastic has a pleasant mild scent and all the attributes of a skin lotion, but still packs a powerful repellent punch that keeps mosquitoes and black flies away for two to three hours. Hoping to avoid bugs altogether by planning around peak times? Guess again! Even with the best scheduling, it's impossible to totally avoid mosquitoes and black flies. While it's true their numbers swell in the spring, the multitude of species, each with different hatching timetables, timetables, make these pesky critters a concern concern all summer long. natSs over'llyeare S ° dcty on May 5 for dotions; dotions; Joe Popovich, 50 dTatVSd Jota ^ ? tapIeton ' 75 dona - the photo, we. Doug,as Park andtfi^S *>■" Red Cross Society recognition awards marking 35 donations were handed out to these worthy donors at the recent Blood Donor Clinic held at the Lions Centre. From left to right in the back row are* Danny Brock, Gordon Lowery, Walter Woodward, and John Ullrich. In the front (1-r) are: Gary. Ross, Stephen Welch, Kathy Giroux and Georgi Dalrymple. Absent from the photo are recipients Toby Fairservice Linda Farrow, Gary Schmid, and Rick Hawkshaw. Decline in Home Construction Starts Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK ITD.j BomANViuc-om 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 Housing starts fell 13.6 per cent to 145,500 units seasonally adjusted at an annual rate (SAAR) during the first quarter of 1993, reported Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. During the fourth quarter of 1992, housing starts had reached 168,500 units SAAR. "New construction was pulled down during the January-March period period as a result of exceptionally harsh winter conditions mainly in Atlantic and Central Canada, The lower activity activity also reflected the sharp weakening of the resale market during the closing closing months of last year and the gradual gradual pace of the economy's upturn," said Gilles Proulx, Chief Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre. Starts fell at a similar rate in urban and in rural areas. Within urban areas, areas, however, multiple-unit starts showed resilience as this type of construction construction is becoming more popular especially in the West. CORRECTIONS FOR CANADIAN TIRE We wish to draw your attention to the following errors In our current "Get Ready for Summer" flyer: Page 1 - #851080-0 - Thermos Gas BBQ - Should read - 254 sq. inch cooking area. -Total cooking area is 404 sq. inches Page 1 - #594595-2 - 24" Balcony Planter Box - Should read - Reg. $3.99 Sale $1.99-1/2 Price Page 1 - #852012-8 - 20 lb. Refurbished Propane Tank -This item is available while quantities last - No raincheck will be issued. Page 3 -#711531/32-COM Exce. Mountain Bikes -This product may not be available for the week of the sale, however, raine hecks will be issued. Page 4 - #84-73334 - Adult Skates - #84-73064 - Junior Skates - 'Illustrations 1 and 2 should be transposed. Page 14 - #28-3023-4 - Polyethylene Fuel Can - Should read - 2 gallon. Illustration is incorrect. 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