Friday, April 12, 2019

SKUNKS, TICKS, INVASIVE INSECTS



THEY DO A GREAT JOB and will not spray unless threatened...they give plenty of warning.....

Jessica Winkler to Save the Wild- Wildlife Rehab of the QC



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WCVB.COM
Best defenses against ticks as peak season arrives
The following tips could reduce your risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/best-defenses-against-ticks-as-peak-season-arrives-with-warmer-weather/27106178


New restrictions on firewood in the Halifax County, Nova Scotia area are now in place to slow the spread of emerald ash borer. https://www.cbc.ca/…/wood-restrictions-emerald-ash-borer-1.…
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CBC.CA
Canada restricts Halifax County firewood to 
combat 'nasty' emerald ash borer | CBC News
The federal government is restricting the movement of all firewood out of Halifax County in an effort to slow the spread of a destructive invasive beetle.




Spotted lanternfly eggs are well camouflaged and can be stuck to firewood, lawn furniture, and even the wheel wells of an RV. Learn more about how to recognize this pest here:
https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-lanternfly-scrape-spread-20190301-story.html?fbclid=IwAR27u6zORmis6DVcslvO_TQLh8Y0_Wh5BwzBMPm_NyJzSGE8MgcXO9-PT5o






Scraping season: Here's your chance to learn more about lanternflies





    • April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month! Firewood isn't the only thing that can move forest pests- but it sure is a really important part of the puzzle. Learn more at the link below. https://www.facebook.com/…/a.368156656560…/2231670356876241/
    HungryPests - USDA
    April 1 
    U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today declared 
    April as “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month.” 
    Learn how to keep these damaging pests from spreading, including 
    through household moves. bit.ly/2TMB1QO




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