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Dept. of Agriculture urges public not to transport firewood – Carlisle Sentinel


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Dept. of Agriculture urges public not to transport firewood
Carlisle Sentinel
?We have targeted invasive pests as a priority to protect our state's forests,? said Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard J. Allan. ?Actions taken cooperatively by state and federal partners are helping us detect and
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Six More Pennsylvania Counties; Public Urged Not Sacramento Bee
Pain in the ash: Invasive wood-boring pest found in ConnecticutFall River Herald News
City braces for ash borer infestationAustin Herald
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Lawn thrive in hot weather

August heat drives many of us inside to our air-conditioned environment, ignoring yardwork. However, it would be wise to occasionally venture out to inspect lawns because lawn don?t take a break from the heat. On the contrary, hot and …

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Thwart summer with long pants outdoors, nets indoors

JAPAN – The mosquito is one of summer’s . Although there are various ways to prevent mosquito bites, special care should be given to young children, who are more likely to be targeted than adults. It’s not just the itching. Children sometimes suffer a …

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Bug Chef to cook up insects at Port Townsend Farmers Market – Peninsula Daily

Bug Chef to cook up insects at Port Townsend Farmers Market
Peninsula Daily
Gordon, a former Port Townsend resident now living in Seattle, will talk about the gastronomic delights of invertebrates as he whips up a selection of tasty insects and gives free samples at the Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday. ?For people who

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New Haven County Quarantine Likely To Control Tree-Killing Insect – Hartford Courant


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New Haven County Quarantine Likely To Control Tree-Killing Insect
Hartford Courant
A countywide quarantine to slow an invading insect as deadly to ash trees as the plague was to people centuries ago is one step in the state's battle plans against the emerald ash borer. The small insect, native to Asia and first found in 2002 in
Conn. officials taking steps to combat beetleBoston.com

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Residents warned about avoiding summer pests – Cumberland Times-News


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Residents warned about avoiding summer pests
Cumberland Times-News
FROSTBURG ? Summer is the time for outdoor activities, but unfortunately it is also a time for pests like mosquitoes and ticks, which can cause diseases, according to Lisa Bohrer, community health and wellness manager at PharmaCare Network.
West Nile virus may appear in Utah in AugustSalt Lake Tribune

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Dormant pests surging to life after much-needed moisture – MLive.com


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Dormant pests surging to life after much-needed moisture
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Recent rainfall has stirred to life our long dormant landscape. Much-needed moisture also is stirring to life legions of blood-sucking mosquitoes. They're most active at dusk and at dawn, when many heat-weary gardeners are working outside. At least one

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Dozens of councils opt to cut pest control services in bid to reduce costs – Daily Mail


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Dozens of councils opt to cut pest control services in bid to reduce costs
Daily Mail
Pest controller Chris Woodard said that people were putting themselves and wild animals at risk by laying poison for rats. 'Most people I see putting it down put it down in a totally inappropriate manner – thereby poisoning wildlife and doing

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National Pest Management Association and the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Urge Public Vigilance as West …

Mosquito season is in full swing and with it the increased threat of West Nile virus infection. As of July 31, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , 241 cases of WNV disease and four deaths have been reported.

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Invasive insects cause staggering impact on native tree – Phys.Org

Invasive insects cause staggering impact on native tree
Phys.Org
The armored scale insect A. yasumatsui attacks several cycad genera, but only members of the Cycas genus are killed by the pest. Around twenty years ago the insect was unintentionally introduced to an area in southern Florida known for the production

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