Lower back tightness can cause muscle twitching, pain and reduced range of motion. Photo Credit Dirima/iStock/Getty Images. Lower back muscle tightness is the cause of a muscle spasm. This can be brought on by a strain, overuse or muscle weakness, according to BetterMedicine.com. If your lower back muscles lack strength, and a stronger back muscle pulls on this weak muscle, it can create tightness or pain. While lower back tightness can be managed at home, occasionally medical intervention is needed to treat this common condition. Rest your lower back muscles.
Wasp and Scale Insects Help Control Giant Reed. An arundo gall wasp deposits eggs into the main stem of a giant reed. (Image by USDA/ARS) The release of tiny insects to combat the invasive weed giant reed is paying off, according to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study.
It is the larvae of the fungus gnats that do the most damage. The adults live about a week, but during that time they lay hundreds of eggs in the soil of your potted plants. They are particularly attracted to damp soil that is rich in organic matter.f you see fungus gnats flying around your plants, you can be sure that there are also larvae feeding on the roots of your plants. To monitor the fungus gnat population, use yellow sticky traps placed horizontally near the plants. Yellow sticky traps are available at many garden centers.