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New York Times
29-05-2025
- General
- New York Times
6 Things We Love That Bugs Hate
In this edition of Clean Everything, we dish on how our experts keep bugs out of their homes. Plus: our new favorite mosquito repellent. Nothing ruins an idyllic summer afternoon quite like an ant walking into the kitchen or a fly buzzing in the dining room. After years of testing — involving quite literally thousands of bugs — we're confident these are the best ways to banish summer's least welcome pests from your home and yard: mosquitoes, ants, flies, and the like. The very best fly swatter (and the best swatting technique): This basic fly swatter is the longest one we've tested, and it has just the right amount of flex in the handle to create a satisfying whip. (If you're willing to splurge for an heirloom-quality swatter, we love this swanky leather one, too.) Two tips to swat effectively: Be as invisible and as fast as possible, and get your swatter as close to the fly as you can before making your move. This basic fly swatter is the longest one we've tested, and it has just the right amount of flex in the handle to create a satisfying whip. (If you're willing to splurge for an heirloom-quality swatter, we love this swanky leather one, too.) Two tips to swat effectively: Be as invisible and as fast as possible, and get your swatter as close to the fly as you can before making your move. A tennis racket that kills big swarms of bugs: The Executioner looks like a tennis racket, but it has an electric current to zap any bugs that come in contact with it. It's not the most effective for hunting one single bug, but it shines when you're faced with a swarm: Just hold the button and take a swing, and you're sure to get at least one bug. And compared with a regular fly swatter, the mess is minimal: no blood, no guts, all the glory. The Executioner looks like a tennis racket, but it has an electric current to zap any bugs that come in contact with it. It's not the most effective for hunting one single bug, but it shines when you're faced with a swarm: Just hold the button and take a swing, and you're sure to get at least one bug. And compared with a regular fly swatter, the mess is minimal: no blood, no guts, all the glory. Our solve for fruit flies and fungus gnats: Don't let pests swarm around your glorious summer produce. These sticky fly traps are designed to attract and capture insects that land or crawl onto the surface — catching dozens of pesky bugs at a time. Don't let pests swarm around your glorious summer produce. These sticky fly traps are designed to attract and capture insects that land or crawl onto the surface — catching dozens of pesky bugs at a time. This is, by far, the best way to get rid of an ant problem in your house: These safe, easy-to-use bait traps lure ants with sweet, poisonous syrup. The ants then bring it back to the colony where it's shared, effectively eliminating the infestation at the source. Pro tip: Don't panic when you start seeing more ants for a bit. Word of the sweet syrup may travel … before it starts doing its job. These safe, easy-to-use bait traps lure ants with sweet, poisonous syrup. The ants then bring it back to the colony where it's shared, effectively eliminating the infestation at the source. Pro tip: Don't panic when you start seeing more ants for a bit. Word of the sweet syrup may travel … before it starts doing its job. And a few things to avoid: Bug zappers kill bugs by the thousands. But they kill the wrong bugs. They are ineffective against mosquitoes and other biting flies, and their otherwise indiscriminate killing can disrupt pollination and generally throw the environment out of balance. Also, ditch your citronella candles. In general, we don't recommend essential oils as a form of bug control — even the best one we tested still pales in comparison to what you can expect from a truly effective repellent.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Best Clash Royale decks for 7 elixir challenge
Image via: Supercell As the season of Clash Royale's A Tale of Thieves begins to fade, players are now just over one of the wildest events in the game, the 7x Elixir Challenge , which runs from April 28 to May 5. With elixir just gushing like a fire hydrant, seven times faster than the normal rate, strategy comes second to wits, ruthless offense, and no-holds-barred unit spawns. Welcome to the madness. In such a crazy fast environment, every card is available to, even the heaviest-hitting. The key is not only to choose strong cards, but also to choose those that pair well with each other under pressure. Bearing this in mind, three battle-tested decks are provided that were designed not to survive the chaos, but to thrive in it. Deck 1: The Dual Lane Dominator Core Cards: Evo Royal Recruits Evo P.E.K.K.A Mega Knight Three Musketeers Executioner BEST DECK for the 7X ELIXIR CHALLENGE! This deck is focused strongly on lane control. You basically want to attack from two fronts: Royal Recruits splitting and distracting one lane while P.E.K.K.A deals with the other lane. Given this is a 6.3 elixir average, one would think it would be a recipe for disaster, but here, it is just unstoppable. Boss Bandit and Night Witch provide backup muscle, while the Executioner can easily shred air and swarm units alike. Cycle through your keeps, and feel free to drop the Three Musketeers early; most troops won't be able to respond in time for the Three Musketeers to tank damage and take down the tower. Tip : Go aggressive right off the bat. Set the tempo with a Mega Knight or P.E.K.K.A, forcing your opponent to defend. Deck 2: The Beatdown Engine Core Cards: Evo Mega Knight Golem Electro Giant Goblinstein Mirror This deck was crafted for the pure, blatantly destructive endgame. Royal Recruits comes out first with your opening play, setting a defensive tarp. Tip : Stack your push. This isn't just tossing troops; you get weight behind each elixir burst to overwhelm your opponent with sheer numbers. Deck 3: The Split Specialist Core Cards: Evo P.E.K.K.A Lava Hound Goblin Barrel Sparky Mighty Miner This deck introduces a refreshing twist in splitting the pressure between ground and air. While Lava Hound lazily flows to the tower, P.E.K.K.A and Mighty Miner attack on the opposite lane. Sparky charges up to decimate ground troops and Executioner plus Electro Wizard hold the line. Goblin Barrel creates quick pressure plays forcing the opponent to split his attention. Deck for 7x Challenge Tip : Think asymmetry. Use Lava Hound as the decoy; your real damage push goes the other way. In the 7x Elixir Challenge, no time for second thoughts. Whether beatdown, control, or split-push are your thing, these decks will help you make it through the storm. Choose your playstyle, embrace chaos, and remember-every match is a sprint, not a marathon.
