THE VOICE - August 2009
The Newspaper of Neighborhood House
Adam Auxier's first experience with art came at a very young age. The medium: Crayon or colored pencil. The canvas: A wall in his family's house.
"When I was barely two, I started drawing on the walls," Adam said.
Of course, many parents will expect that a child might dabble in Abstract Expressionism on a bedroom or living room wall. But for Adam's mother, Yvonne, the response was anything but conventional: She encouraged it.
"He colored the walls, and we'd wash the walls," Yvonne said. "And when we couldn't wash them anymore, we painted them and started over again."
For Adam, who is autistic, practicing art is about more than personal expression -- it grounds him. Yvonne, an artist herself, recognized that drawing on the walls helped Adam focus on the outside world, and kept him from slipping into the world of autism. Art was a part of his occupational therapy.
"I kept enticing him into this world, and that's what art did for him," she said. It wasn't easy -- supporting Adam meant hours of work each day. Because strangers are especially intimidating to an autistic child, Yvonne rarely saw friends, and couldn't have guests come to the house.
And for more than two years, he quit speaking entirely
-- a difficult turn for a child whose first word, Yvonne said,
was a perfectly articulated "cracker." Finally, at three and a half, Adam began to talk again.
At four, he finished his first painting.
Now 11, Adam practices art daily, his style and subjects crossing
a broad spectrum. There are drawings of landscapes.
Of superheroes. Of rock concerts.
The family has a live-work unit in KCHA's Greenbridge neighborhood, where many of his pieces are on display in their gallery.
There's not one specific thing about art that Adam can
single out as his favorite.
"I don't have a favorite — I like it all," Adam said. "I like the utensils; I like the pictures I draw; I like the backgrounds;
I like the foregrounds."
Not limited just to art, Adam also enjoys acting and playing
music. He has a synthesizer and a drum set at home.
His art is starting to catch on in the local arts community.
In June, he entered three pieces in the Normandy Park Arts Festival.
"Draft Punk," a digital creation using Paint that depicts
a robotic music duo in concert, won first prize in Adam's
age group. (French duo Daft Punk, with a slightly different spelling, were the inspiration behind the piece.)
Adam collected a $10 prize, and later sold a copy of "Draft Punk" at the arts festival.
The next arts event on his calendar is the Normandy Park Arts Commission's Christmas festival.
In the meantime, Yvonne hopes to open up her Green-bridge studio to other disabled artists. Yvonne's mother, a disabled artist, already uses the space periodically. Her goal is to have other artists try out the space once a week while operating the gallery.
The gallery, located at 9839 Eighth Ave S.W., Suite 201, is currently open for limited hours Wednesday through Friday,
with hours posted. If Adam is there in the gallery, chances are he's working on his next masterpiece. "His inventiveness,
his creativity -- all the work it's taken to get here, it's really paid off with where he is day," Yvonne said.
Bedbugs are tiny insects that live in mattresses and furniture. They come out at night and bite humans, then run back to their hiding places before dawn.
Unfortunately, there has been a major increase in bedbugs across the United States in the last 10 years. In the past, powerful pesticides such as DDT were effective in poisoning them. But DDT caused harm to people and other animals, so it is not used anymore. Bedbugs are once again becoming a problem.
The problem has gotten so bad that the Environmental Protection Agency and HUD held a conference about a month ago to address the issue. Bill Petersen, Seattle Housing Authority's pest control expert, attended the conference.
Bedbugs can enter your home in lots of different ways. If you have been traveling to other parts of the world, they can hitch a ride in your suitcase and then crawl out when you get home. They could also come from guests in your home or apartment. Another way to get bedbugs is by bringing in mattresses or furniture that you have found on the street. Often, the reason that people have thrown these things away is that they have bedbugs in them and they are trying to get them out of their home.
Bedbugs are not known to carry diseases. But some people are allergic to their bites, and find red itchy spots on their skin if they are bitten.
Seattle Housing has begun to see more problems with bedbugs. According to Petersen, it has become a widespread problem in Seattle. Even if you are an excellent housekeeper, you can have bedbugs in your house. Other rental apartments, private homes and even fancy hotels are having problems with them!
To take care of these problems, Seattle Housing is treating for bedbugs in several ways. A bedbug-sniffing dog has been added to the Housing Authority "staff." (See related story on Page 3.) Once the dog identifies places where bedbugs are hiding, the problem is treated with substances such as Cedar Oil and diatomaceous earth or with special heating
equipment, which raises the temperature in the room to kill them.
According to Petersen, the heating equipment
is very effective, except when an apartment is too cluttered. If there are lots of places for the little bugs to hide, then the heat can't always reach them. People's apartments
are often small, and it is difficult to let go of prized possessions. However, if there are boxes of papers, clothing, knickknacks or other possessions that cannot easily be moved or dusted around, then bedbugs will go deep into those boxes or piles to avoid the heat.
Seattle Housing Authority will continue to work with residents to solve these problems. Please let your manager know if you suspect you may have bedbugs in your apartment.
What can you do to prevent bedbugs?
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, Brookings Institution's Bruce Katz outline strategies to re-focus federal housing policy
At a housing conference in Chicago last month, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan outlined broad new approaches to federal housing policy under the Obama presidency.
He began by describing steps that HUD is already taking to help get communities back on their feet.
"That work began with the Recovery Act — through which HUD is pumping some $14 billion into communities across the country," he noted. "And our work continues with the President's 'Making Homes Affordable' plan…" which assists homeowners in obtaining loan modifications.
Donovan stressed that, "all of these initiatives are predicated on restoring HUD's bedrock commitment to building and preserving affordable housing nationwide. … Each of these efforts is based on our shared belief that if there isn't equal access to safe, affordable housing, there isn't equal opportunity. … The truth is when you choose a home, you also choose the schools your child attends, you choose transportation to work. You choose a community."
Donovan described the "Sustainable Communities Initiative" as an effort to combine these factors. This initiative encourages cities to develop integrated housing, land use and transportation plans.
"Today, families spend nearly 60 percent of their budgets on housing and transportation costs. That's not only unacceptable — during an economic downturn, it's unsustainable. And so, the goal of this initiative is to articulate a vision for growth tailored to specific metropolitan markets that federal housing, transportation, and other federal investments can support."
Donovan also described the "Choice Neighborhoods Initiative." This program, which has some similarities to the HOPE VI program, would broaden the scope of redevelopment to include schools, child care, health care, public transportation and retail businesses.
Donovan noted that, "At the core of all of these ideas is the same concept: Planning communities in a more integrated, sustainable
and inclusive way isn't separate from advancing economic opportunity for the families we're trying to reach -it's absolutely
essential."
In addition to outlining these new initiatives,
Donovan stressed the need for transformation at HUD itself.
"Too often, HUD hasn't been a catalyst for change, but a barrier to it."
(The complete text of Donovan's address is available in the News and Reports section of www.seattlehousing.org.)
Katz outlines five elements of national
housing policy
Bruce Katz followed Donovan with an address entitled "A New Generation of Federal Housing Policy." Katz is a Vice President at the Brookings Institution and founding Director of the Brookings Metropolitan
Policy Program.
Katz provided details on Donovan's
vision, outlining five central elements of
emerging national policy:
1. The restoration of sanity, transparency,
and fundamentals to mortgage finance and
the process of home buying and homeownership
2. A return to balance in housing policy, with attention and leadership and resources dedicated to making rental housing affordable
in safe, quality communities
3. The use of housing policy to advance communities of choice — where families can live close to decent schools, quality retail and decent amenities
4. The positioning of housing as a vehicle
for energy efficiency at the building scale,
and sustainable, transit friendly growth at the metropolitan scale
5. The renewal and transformation of HUD itself — to both lead and support the national response.
His address outlined specifics of how the proposed HUD budget represents "a return to federal leadership on rental housing." The budget will, for the first time, capitalize an Affordable Housing Trust with $1 billion.
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund represents the first major federal housing production program since the creation of the HOME program in 1990.
Katz also spoke to the need for transformation
and reform at HUD -- "In television terms, an extreme makeover." He asserted that, "Externally, the agency acts as either an enforcer or a passive investor rather than an active partner."
He also called for examining the sustainability
of HUD's budget, 75 percent of which is dedicated to renewing Section 8 rental subsidies and maintaining public housing.
"In many respects, HUD has become a Department of Renewals and Maintenance and has ceased to be an effective player in addressing the rising challenge of housing un-affordability and newer energy and environmental imperatives," Katz said. "Something has to give."
(The complete text of Katz' address is available in the News and Reports section of www.seattlehousing.org.)
Regular blood-pressure checks can save your life
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, has been called the "silent killer." Without symptoms, it can severely damage arteries and organs and lead to heart attack and stroke.
Only in severe cases, does hypertension carry warning signs – fatigue, confusion, changes in skin color – which is why healthy adults should have their blood pressure checked every one to two years, says the Healthy Aging Partnership (HAP).
HAP, a coalition of 40 Puget Sound area not-for-profit organizations dedicated to the health and well-being of older adults, recommends more frequent checkups for those with risk factors for heart or blood-vessel disease.
Risk factors include: high blood pressure in the past; smoking; being overweight; diabetes; age (45 and older for men; 55 and older for women); and a family history of coronary artery disease and/or early fatal heart attacks.
Blood pressure tests measure the force of your blood against the walls of your arteries. With high blood pressure, that force is too strong and usually means the arteries have been narrowed by a build-up of plaque.
A blood-pressure reading consists of two numbers. The systolic, or top number, measures the pressure when your heart has just finished pumping blood into your arteries. The diastolic, or bottom number, is the pressure between beats when the heart is relaxed.
So what is high? A reading of 140 or above (systolic) and 90 or above (diastolic) is considered high. Prehypertension is now defined as 120 to 139 (systolic) and 80 to 89 (diastolic).
These new, more stringent national guidelines are based on research that shows the risk of heart disease and stroke increases at lower blood-pressure levels than previously thought.
Here are some tips from HAP to prevent the silent killer from sneaking up on you:
Program offers discounts on prescriptions for Washington residents
Washington state residents—particularly those without access to health insurance, are advised of a program that offers discounts on prescriptions. The Washington Prescription Drug Program (WPDP) Discount Card is a free program sponsored by the Washington State Health Care Authority.
All Washington State residents are eligible to enroll — there is no income or age criteria.
The WPDP is part of an interstate agreement with the Oregon Prescription Drug Program (OPDP) Discount Card.
Together, the programs have enrolled over 250,000 people. Washington enrollees alone have saved nearly $8 million since the program began in February of 2007, with an average savings of $19 per prescription.
Most prescriptions — about 84 percent — are filled with generic drugs.
More information is available online at www.rx.wa.gov, or by calling 206-521-2027.
By Claire McDaniel
Seattle Housing Authority
There's a new solution to controlling bedbugs at Denny Terrace and she goes by the nickname of "Bugsy." The 1 ½ year old black Labrador Retriever's name is actually Taylor. Taylor was given a reprieve from doggie death row at a Kentucky animal shelter.
After 600 hours of training in Florida by famous Master Dog Trainer, Bill Whitstine, she was ready to go to work. Whits-tine has over 15 years experience training bomb, arson and drug detecting dogs and has been featured on the Animal Planet and Discovery TV Channels. In the past, chemicals had been used to fight bedbugs in SHA buildings. They proved to be ineffective and had to be used six or seven times to produce results. SHA researched new technologies and discovered the "bedbug dogs."
These dogs are so effective that it takes only one or two visits to produce the desired results — eliminating bedbugs. Every unit can be inspected and the resident only needs to leave the unit for about 5 minutes while the dog works. There's no more guess work because the dog has the ability to pin point the location of the pests.
Denny Terrace residents gathered to watch a unique demonstration at a meeting in their building on a cold April morning. Bill Petersen, Pest Control and Grounds
field supervisor, has been assigned to be
the dog's handler. Petersen brought in Taylor to demonstrate how she works.
First Petersen said, "There is a lot of misinformation floating around about bedbugs. They do not transmit diseases but they will bite you and feed on your blood."
He then cautioned the crowd that, because
she is a young dog and usually works with few people around, Taylor is easily distracted. His advice was to be as quiet as possible while she was working. Taylor wore her blue vest that identified her as a working SHA dog.
Petersen brought her around the room on the leash commanding her to "seek" until she came across the tightly sealed glass jar of bedbugs that he had hidden under the table. When she got to the bugs, she sat down to signal that she had spotted her target. Taylor then got a treat and a pat on the head for a job well done.
Denny Terrace resident Judy Frank thinks Taylor is beautiful.
"I'm so glad she's come to help us. We've been fighting a losing battle here," she said.
In each unit where bedbugs are found, the ThermaPure Heat treatment is used to kill them. It involves cranking the temperature up to 130 degrees for 3 to 5 hours to "cook" the bedbugs and kill them. This method has been used in various hotels around the country in places such as Las Vegas.
The dog will come back regularly to verify that the bugs are gone.
After the demonstration, Denny Terrace resident Anne Marie Burks said, "I think the dog is wonderful and I'm glad she's going to do this for us!"
Garden tips for community gardeners
Every summer, Night Out is the first Tuesday in August.
In Seattle, Night Out has been wildly successful. Over 1,000 groups registered with the Seattle Police Department in 2008.
The idea of Night Out is simple – it's a chance to organize your building or residential block, have fun and get to know your neighbors. Statistics show that neighborhood crime is lower in areas where folks know and care for each other.
Some Night Out groups gather in common areas. For example, The International District/Chinatown has organized Night Out venues at the Panama Hotel, Hing Hay Park, and the International Children's Park.
In some of Seattle's residential areas, neighbors receive city permission to close down a street for a gathering. Many of Seattle's Night Out events are organized by Block Watch groups.
Block Watch is a proven crime prevention tool. Their job is to be the "eyes and ears" of the neighborhood and report crime or suspicious activity to Seattle Police. Block Watch members learn leadership, witness and report skills from SPD Crime Prevention Coordinators.
In Seattle Housing Authority high-rise properties, SHA Community Builders assist residents to organize events and activities. Night Out is one of the events during the year when residents, building management, service providers, and Seattle Police can come together and build more awareness about preventing crime.
For some Night Out groups, food is key. Food is the great organizing tool. Who would turn down an opportunity to attend an event to sample local cuisine contributed by neighbors?
Be on the lookout for notices about your local Night Out event and join in. If you would like additional information on forming a Night Out event, go to the Web site www.seattle.gov/police/nightout.
The Night Out message is that connecting with your neighbors is a key crime prevention strategy. Work on safety issues together.
Allan Davis (323-7094 and Kelly McKinney (323-7084) are Community Education Coordinators for Seattle Neighborhood Group. Call for crime prevention information or schedule "Be Safe" presentations.
Having trouble paying for school in advance at www.edrsf.org. supplies? Here are a few opportunities to get backpacks, jackets, and other classroom essentials for your family.
People's Institutional Baptist Church, located at 159 24th Ave., is having an Educational Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Books, jackets, backpacks, school supplies and other parenting tools will be provided for families with school-age children. You must register online in advance at www.edrsf.org.
R.O.A.R. is making appointments with families and caregivers to provide backpacks and school supplies. Appointments are available until Thursday, Aug. 13. Your family must live within Seattle city limits, and one person in your family must have a job or be receiving Social Security. Call 206-634-1977, Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make an appointment.
Assaye Abunie is a father, a tech-savvy businessman, a community leader, a mentor and a media mogul. All of that, and he still finds time to do the Amharic translation for The Voice each month.
Assaye started with The Voice three years ago. An elder member of the Ethiopian Community Mutual Association contacted Assaye about problems with The Voice's Amharic translation.
"He showed me how it was written," said Assaye who
noted a number of errors and poor writing in the
translation.
"Interpretation has to have meaning," he added.
He contacted then-editor Stacy Schwandt, who hired him to do the Amharic translation. It's a job for which he's well suited — his business, Ethio Digital & IT Services (EDITS) which is located at 2301
S. Jackson Street Suit 101F Seattle, WA offers a translation service of its own.
EDITS is a multi-service agency with a technology emphasis and a focus on project development. It's how he makes his living.
How he makes a difference is through the Multimedia Resources and Training Institute (MMRTI), a program that trains young people in multimedia and technology.
Perhaps the most significant arm of the institute is the Ethio Youth Media TV Program, which trains youth in broadcast journalism.
"We teach them how to be journalists—how to be reporters
in their community," Assaye said.
The end result is a weekly television program produced and directed by young people. It airs on the Seattle Cable Access Network (SCAN) Sundays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Mondays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ethio Youth Media TV recently held a youth conference and recognition night, celebrating its third year. Thirty-five certificates were distributed to youth who had participated
in the program since its inception in 2006. He's recently begun work with the City of Seattle's youth employment program. Four of his students were at work in
his office on a recent afternoon.
"We're doing a project on gang violence," Deelauna White
said. "We're interviewing people and asking them what we
think they should do to help keep kids out of the streets."
He said he works with youth because too often they don't
receive the support they need to thrive. Even worse, the
children of immigrants often find themselves in between
two cultures, confused about their own identities.
"They're caught between two worlds," he said.
But because immigrant and refugee families face so many
challenges just in everyday life, it's difficult to give youth
the attention they deserve.
"For us, it's hard," said Assaye, a father of three. "The
kids need the biggest attention here."
He acknowledges that youth violence, gang activity and
a lack of HIV/AIDS awareness have been problems for not
only the Ethiopian community, but many immigrant communities
in the area.
And while there are a number of organizations that serve
the Ethiopian community, "we have to work together to build
one big community center where everyone comes to share
information, socialize with each other, and have fun."
He hopes that improved communication will lead to fewer
duplicated efforts among service providers.
To that end, he is working on a new project, the Multimedia
Resources and Training Institute Enabling Communities
(MMRTIEC), which has a target completion date in the fall
of 2009.
While his area of emphasis is within the Ethiopian community,
Assaye has aspired to reach across cultures. He said
his goal is "to share with other communities that whoever
comes here, we are open.
"It's just like The Voice — anyone can come and tell
stories."
Dance 'til dusk with Seattle Parks and Rec
Lots of fun things are happening in Center City parks this summer, including the Dancing 'til Dusk program, which features live music and free dance instruction at Occidental and Freeway parks every Thursday evening through Labor Day.
Each session begins with a free dance lesson from 6 – 7 p.m. in the dance style chosen for that evening. Lessons start at a rudimentary level and build in complexity over the hour. Be on time to get the most out of the lesson. Lessons do not require a partner or previous experience.
Walk, take the bus, ride your bike or hop on the light rail. If you drive, parking is available on the street or in lots close by. Meters are free after 6 p.m.
Aug. 6 — Maia Santell and House Blend, swing (East and West Coast) and blues in Freeway Park, including blues lesson with Ari Levitt from 6 – 7 p.m.
Aug. 13 — Tumbao, salsa and Latin in Freeway Park, including salsa lesson with Jodi Fleischman from 6 – 7 p.m.
Aug. 20 — Steve Rice Orchestra, waltz, swing, foxtrot, polka and more in Freeway Park, including waltz lesson withLilli Ann Carey and Jamie Shamseldin from 6 – 7p.m. (This is a Ball Blanc, so wear something white — T-shirts to tuxedos, shorts to ball gowns.)
Aug. 27 — DJ Gatorboy, Louisiana night in Occidental Park, including Zydeco basics lesson with Sean Donovan and Lilli Ann Carey from 6 – 7 p.m.
Sept. 3 — KGB, waltz, swing, foxtrot, polka and more in Occidental Park, including waltz lesson with Lilli Ann Carey and Jamie Shamseldin from 6 – 7 p.m. (Also a Ball Blanc, so wear white — be it a T-shirt or tuxedo.)
The dance will be followed by an outdoor presentation of "Shall We Dance," the RKO movie production with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Bring a blanket or chair and something to keep you warm!
After several years of construction (including the complete rebuilding of Martin Luther King Way), Seattle has entered a new era of public transportation, joining many other cities in having light-rail service.
People have some questions about the new service:
Where does LINK go?
It currently operates between Downtown Seattle and the Tukwila International Boulevard Station (north of the airport, which will get service later this year), with at least ten stops along the route.
Where can I catch LINK?
You can board a LINK train at any of the following locations:
How Much does it cost to ride LINK?
The amount you pay depends on how far you travel. Details are on the Sound Transit Web site (www.soundtransit.org) or by calling 1-800-201-4900 (TTD relay: 711).
How accessible is LINK?
LINK is totally accessible to persons with disabilities. All stations in the downtown tunnel have elevators, as do the Beacon Hill, Mt. Baker and Tukwila/International Boulevard stations. The Sta-dium, SODO, Columbia City, Othello and Rainier Beach stations are street-level and have ramps to their boarding platforms.
All trains are "level-boarding" and have at least four spaces for wheelchairs or scooters.
All boarding platforms have visual and tactile warning strips at their edges and you'll be able to hear a train coming (they have electronic warning bells).
Inside the trains, there is a recorded announcement indicating the next stop for that train and which doors will open upon arrival (each train has doors on both sides).
It should be noted there is a bit of a gap between the platform edge and the inside of the train cars.
Skyrocketing temperatures in the last week in July have put local health officials on high-alert for heat-related medical problems. Heat can lead to serious medical problems, particularly for older adults, young children, people with chronic illness, and people with weight or alcohol problems.
The Voice printed a similar article in its July issue. With temperatures in the 90s persisting, this is a reminder about taking precautions in hot weather.
Protect yourself and your loved ones from heat exhaustion and heat stroke by following these recommendations:
Stay cool
Drink liquids
If you go outside
Recognizing heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Overheating occurs when people's bodies are not able to cool themselves quickly enough and can lead to symptoms of heat exhaustion, including muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting. If you notice someone with signs of overheating, move the person to a cooler location, have them rest for a few minutes and slowly drink a cool beverage. Seek medical attention for them immediately if they do not feel better.
In severe instances, people can suffer heat stroke, which can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. Symptoms of heat stroke include:
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Please attend the upcoming community meeting, hosted by Absher Construction Company. Learn about upcoming project opportunities and how to bid work with Absher. We'll get to know you,
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Translated Articles From The Voice
Постельныеклопы–этокрохотные насекомые, которые живут в матрацах и в мебели. Они выползают по ночам и кусают людей, а потом перед рассветом снова прячутся в свои укромные места.
Клопы могут попасть в ваш дом разными путями. Если вы путешествовалив другие страны,они могли проехаться с вашим багажом, а потом выползти, когда вы приехали домой. Они могут также появиться от гостей вашего дома или квартиры. Другая большая проблема с клопами возникает, если вы приносите в дом матрацы или мебель, которые нашли на улице. Постельные клопы, насколько известно, не являются переносчиками болезней. Но некоторые люди аллергичны к укусам клопов и обнаруживают красные зудящие пятна на коже в местах укусов. Что вы можете сделать для предупреждения появления клопов?
• Если вы заметите красные зудящие пятна на теле, поищите их причину. Если вы обнаружите клопов, обязательно сообщите об этом управляющему вашего дома.
• Не создавайте для клопов места для укрытия. Уберите кучи коробок, вещей из квартиры, чтобы не было загромождений.
• Если вы обнаружите клопов в своём матраце, скажите об этом управляющему, чтобы кто-нибудь помог вам вынести матрац.
• Не заносите в дом мебель, которую вы нашли на улице или в мусорном ящике.
• Будьте осторожны, позволяя своим гостям приносить чемоданы или рюкзаки в свою квартиру. Давайте им большие пластиковые мешки, чтобы они положили в них свой багаж.
NẠN BỊ RỆP CÀNG GIA TĂNG
Rệp là con vật nhỏ xíu sống ở các tấm nệm và các ghế nệm. Lúc tối, chúng bò ra cắn con người và lúc sáng thì lẫn trốn đi.
Rệp nhập vào nhà qúi vị bằng nhiều cách. Nếu qúi vị có đi du lịch ở nơi nào đó trên thế giới, chúng có thể bám theo đồ về nhà qúi vị theo vali, hành lý và bò vào giường khi qúi vị về đến nhà. Chúng cũng có thể đến từ những vị khách trọ nhà qúi vị. Cách khác nữa là chúng theo các tấm nệm cũ người ta bỏ ngoài đường mà qúi vị mang vào nhà.
Rệp không ẩn chứa dịch bịnh. Nhưng có số lớn người bị dị ứng khi bị chúng cắn, như có nhiều vết mận đỏ khi bị rệp cắn.
Dhibaatada kutaanka oo sii korodhay
Kutaanku waa cayayaan yaryar oo gasha joodariyaasha iyo fadhiga. Habeenkii bay ka soo baxaan meesha ay maalintii isku qariyaan deedna qaniinaan dadka, intaan waagu beryinna ku noqdaan goobahoodii.
Kutaanku siyaabo kala gedisan oo badan ayuu ku imaan karaa gurigaaga. Sida hadii aad wadan kale aaddo, wuxuu ku soo dhuuman karaa boorsadaada, markaad guriga timaadona ka soo bixi kara. Sidoo kale haddii marti kuu timaaddo wuu soo raaci karaa ama haddaad firaash iyo kuraas aad dariiqa ka soo qaadatey.
Kutaanta laguma yaqaan cudur
Qúi vị phải làm thế nào để tráng nạn bị rệp
Nếu thấy có vết mận đỏ trên cơ thể, hãy tìm nguyên cớ. Nếu biết có rệp, hãy thông báo cho ban quản lý biết.
Đừng để rệp có chỗ dễ dàng để ẩn nấp. Hãy liệng bỏ các thùng, các đóng giấy đầy ngập trong căn nhà qúi vị.
Nếu tìm thấy có rệp trong nệm, xin hãy báo ngay cho ban quản lý để họ vất bỏ nệm đó.
Đừng đem vô nhà các nệm, ghế nệm người ta đã liệng bỏ ở các thùng rác lớn
Hãy cảnh giác khi cho khách đến nhà với các hành lý, vali. Hãy đưa cho khách các bao nhựa lớn để gói các hành lý lại.
fidin, balse dadka qaarbaa haddii
ay qaniinto ku caarooda iskuna arka meelo gudguduudan oo jirka ka mid ah. Haddaba side looga hortagaa kutaanka?