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It is that time of the year again when those pesky little virtually invisible insects sharpen their teeth to begin their rampage on our dogs. They have been waiting to begin their breeding explosion and cause unbearable irritation to both pets and humans.
These are pests that feed on your dog by using soft, warm fur as a natural environment for breeding.  These insects feed on the blood of…

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Asian tiger mosquito: Disease-carrying insect detected in Cairns, far north Qld
An aggressive, disease-carrying species of mosquito that is regarded as a public health threat has been detected at the Port of Cairns in far north Queensland. The Asian tiger mosquito, or Aedes albopictus, has a voracious appetite for blood, can …
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Insect group pushes nationa…

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The Lies Heard Round the World
The Daily Express said: “The British way of life is under fresh threat from the E.U. as it targets the nation's kettles, toasters and even lawn mowers.” FactCheckEU, a watchdog group, dug into the details and found no plans to ban toasters, only to …
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Community Calendar for Feb. 14
The program provides 40 hours of…

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Dollar Spot is a lawn fungus (disease) that creeps into lawns as temps get warmer in summer and humidity persists. In this vid, I show you how to prevent,…

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Bed bugs found on 3 Rabbittransit buses prompt preventative action
Farr, citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said that bed bugs, many of which have been introduced to this country through foreign travel, have mutated to become resistant to pesticides. The best way to kill them is to either heat them …
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Unseen Suburban Danger…

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In this gardening special, Jerry takes you step-by-step through the summer gardening season, sharing his terrific tips, tricks, and tonics on insect and dise…

The ArborJet injection system gives our Arborists the upper hand on managing pests and disease in the Kansas City area landscape. This safe eco-friendly syst…
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Lawn Disease Control
Maintaining a healthy, vigorously growing lawn is the best way to prevent a severe disease outbreak in a turfgrass. A 5,000 square foot lawn contains about four million (4,000,000) turfgrass plants, each requiring optimum amounts of water and fertilizer, the right mowing regime, and an aerated, well-drained soil. About 75 to 85% of common lawn diseases can be avoided…

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