Ichneumon Wasp Parasitic wasps are small, even minute mini-wasps that control pests including many garden pests. Parasitic wasps kill their hosts by feeding on them. Pests controlled by parasitic wasps include aphids, beetles, caterpillars, flies, sawflies, and scale. Parasitic wasps range in size from 1/100 to ¾ inch long. They vary in shape and coloration
Parsley has a clean, fresh, peppery flavor that makes it a good match for all savory dishes. Add chopped parsley to sliced tomatoes and toss with a vinaigrette. Add chopped parsley to scrambled eggs or an omelet. Add chopped parsley with butter or olive oil to make a sauce for boiled new potatoes, carrots, and
Slice a fresh passion fruit in half, place it in the palm of your hand and enjoy its juicy, slightly musky sweet-tart tropical flavor with a spoon. Both the fruit and juice of the passion fruit combines well with other fruits and juices, especially tropical fruits. In addition to being eaten fresh, passion fruit can
Gently wipe fruit clean with a damp cloth and then store in the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator. Patty pan or scallop squash is a small, saucer-shaped warm-season squash that usually grows to no more than 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Patty pan squashes look something like a toy top. They can be white
What Is a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA)? The Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) is a professional designation offered by the American Bankers Association (ABA), which provides training and knowledge in taxes, investments, financial planning, trusts, and estates. Previously called the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor certification, the ABA replaced “Financial” in the title
What Is Cestui Que Vie? Cestui que vie is French for “he who lives”. It is a legal term for an individual who is the beneficiary of a trust or an insurance policy, with rights to property and the income and profits that the property provides. A cestui que trust is the person entitled to
What Is Ceteris Paribus? Ceteris paribus, literally “holding other things constant,” is a Latin phrase that is commonly translated into English as “all else being equal.” A dominant assumption in mainstream economic thinking, it acts as a shorthand indication of the effect of one economic variable on another, provided all other variables remain the same
What Is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)? A chartered financial analyst (CFA) is a globally-recognized professional designation given by the CFA Institute, (formerly the AIMR (Association for Investment Management and Research)), that measures and certifies the competence and integrity of financial analysts. Candidates are required to pass three levels of exams covering areas, such as
What Is the CFA Franc? The CFA franc, backed by the French treasury and pegged to the euro, refers to both the Central African CFA franc (XAF) and the West African CFA franc (XOF), and is accepted in 14 member countries. CFA stands for Communauté financière d’Afrique or African Financial Community. In 2019, the CFA Franc was
What Is the CFA Institute? The CFA Institute is an international organization that provides investment professionals with education, a code of ethics to follow, and several certification programs. Formerly known as the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR), the CFA Institute’s primary mandate is to specify and maintain a high standard for the investment industry.
