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Warranty program aims to prevent defects in homes The Ontario New Home Warranty Program has one primary aim:; To preâ€" vent construction defects in new homes. Realizing that it can‘t accomplish the goal of building defect free housing in Ontario on its own, the Warranty Program, has taken a leadership role in developing a number of creative partâ€" nerships within the residential housing industry. The Warranty Program conducts training workshops for various segâ€" ments of the building industry; works to make architects and engineers accountable for technical audit findâ€" ings and conclusions, especially in condominium construction; and works with manufacturers of building materiâ€" als. m Chinch bug, white grub and webworm are the worst offenders when it comes to actually killing the grass. Ants are a nuiâ€" sance because their hills make the grass unpleasantly bumpy but they don‘t derive their sustenance from the grass blades and The benefits of achieving such an aim are twoâ€"fold: It ensures satisfied and content new home buyers in Ontario since they will enjoy quality construction and after sales service in their new homes; and it reduces claims costs to the Warranty Program and ensures the financial health of the If you are providing your lawn with adequate moisture â€" that is, soaking it deeply once a week (which means about 1 inch of water, usually taking between 2 and 3 hours with a steady application of water through an impact sprinkler or an oscillating fan shaped sprinkler) and still find the grass dying out in spots, chances are you have an insect problem. Let‘s briefly take a look at the four major lawn insect problems and talk about some effective controls. Program‘s guarantee fund By MARK CULLEN Special to the Oakville Beaver A closer working relationship is also being forged between the Program and municipal building departments which are charged with the responsibility of inspecting new homes to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code. The Warranty Program also proâ€" duces comprehensive technical referâ€" ence manuals used widely across the residential housing industry. The code and Construction Guide for Housing, for example, which sets out and illusâ€" trates Ontario Building Code requireâ€" ments in construction sequence is being adopted by many provinces across Canada. Dead grass could mean insect problem It also provides a wide range of conâ€" sumer pamphlets and brochures on new housing. All this is coupled with its highâ€"proâ€" file activities of publishing the annual Home Buyer‘s Guide to After Sales Service, and selecting a builder in the province for the Emnest Assaly Award, given annually to one builder for the best after sales service. These efforts combine to try and achieve the Warranty Program‘s misâ€" sion: Excellence in the provision of new home warranty protection. roots like the others do. Fortunately, two lowâ€"toxicity chemical insecticides which effectively control the three grass killing insects will also get rid of the ants â€" which is a nice bonus. They are Bugban C with the active ingredient chlorpyrifox, and Diazinon, packaged under its own name. Use Bugban C for chinch bug, white grubs and ants. Diazinon will control sod webâ€" worm and ants. Applied at the correct rate and according to label directions, these treatments are not toxic to pets, birds or earthworms. It‘s important to determine which lawn insect problem you have, because the methods and rates of applicaâ€" tion differ from insect to insect. Chinch bugs are small flying insects about a fifth of an inch long with a distincâ€" tive cross pattern on their backs. They begin, as small nymphs, to feed on the base of grass blades, sucking out moisture Countrywide Town Centre Realty Inc. â€" 280 North Service Rd. W. Oakville, Ontario LGM 255 » me«~ Believe in Ioucal Deended bungsiow. finished basenment. gpeat Bulders Blow Out Sate! 2 yrs.‘aid. Don‘t Miss Out 2 bcir BH L MARSHALL® 338â€"6550 PAL McCLIAIJG®* 338â€"6550 $355,000 Prestigjous location, undeniable quality M. Wak to mail &. lake. Super value $109,900 $229,900 $194,900 * 3386550 * 3386550 HARVEY GOOODBRAND*** 338â€"6550 Just call Countrywide. 338â€"06550 and causing the grass to die off in patches. They are sometimes difficult to detect earâ€" lier in the year because they move down into the lawn thatch when disturbed. 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