The CDC puts U.S. tick activity at roughly April through September — and the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), one of the most common ticks in North America, falls right inside that window. It’s already past its true peak, which CDC’s own surveillance data puts in spring and early summer, but “past peak” doesn’t mean
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(Updated County Data) If you’ve noticed more tick bites showing up in conversations with friends or family lately, you’re not imagining things. The lone star tick, easily identified by the small white dot on the back of adult females, has been steadily expanding its range across the U.S. for years, and it’s now considered established
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Monica White is a wildlife biologist based in the Salida/Poncha Springs area of Chaffee County, Colorado. She earned a BS in Wildlife Management from the University of New Hampshire, then worked for the US Forest Service as a wildlife biologist and wildland firefighter — until debilitating illness ended that career. It took her seven and
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Fungus gnats don’t start as a “flying bug” problem. They start in the soil.Adults — Tiny black flies hover around plants and lay eggs in moist potting mix.Eggs — Eggs hatch fast when soil stays damp.
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This invasive pest is spreading across Florida and southern Georgia, rapidly weakening sago palms by sucking nutrients from leaves and stems. Heavy infestations can make plants look snow-covered — and can be fatal if left untreated. 🌿 A Smarter Way to Control It Superior horticultural oil works by smothering scale insects, not poisoning them. When
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STICKY TRAPS attract gnats, whiteflies, aphids & other small flying insects that hide in your potted plants and damage them by feeding on plant sap or leaves. KILLS WITHOUT THE USE OF PESTICIDES. Determine where the Sticky Trap will be mounted on the plant or inserted into the soil. The Sticky Trap yellow color attracts
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While a recent tragic case made headlines, public-health officials emphasize that severe or fatal reactions to alpha-gal syndrome are exceptionally uncommon. Increased reporting is actually a sign of improved recognition, diagnosis, and treatment pathways. People with symptoms are being diagnosed earlier. Doctors are now more aware of AGS than ever before. Testing and prevention guidance
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Ever heard a mosquito buzzing in winter? You’re not imagining it. Some mosquito species stay active during mild winter stretches in Mississippi. According to Jerome Goddard of Mississippi State University Extension, not all mosquitoes behave the same — different species emerge at different times, feed on different animals, and are active day or night. One
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Before you zip up the tent or fire up the grill, make sure your bug game is solid:
Empty any water from camping gear containers.
Campsite Selection: Choose a campsite away from standing water and dense vegetation, as these are common breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
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