When I use a pesticide to get rid of what’s “bugging” me, I usually assume it will work. Most of the time, it does.
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Musings on the Friends of IPM Award
Posted on September 17, 2009 by rhallberg
The release of this year’s Friends of IPM Award call for nominations has spurred some musings, some memories and some hope for the new season.
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Hydrilla: Friend or Foe?
Posted on September 10, 2009 by rhallberg
This morning Jim (VanKirk) encouraged me to read a story in our local paper about a research project on hydrilla that’s getting some interesting criticism. A local fisherman is concerned that a hydrilla control project will impact the fish he usually catches.
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Wildlife in the home garden
Posted on September 9, 2009 by rhallberg
I have four blueberry shrubs in my yard, two of which gave me a plentiful amount of fruit last year. This past April, having survived the late frost during Easter, the plants were covered with white, bell-shaped flowers. As the flowers fell and the small, green berries began, I looked forward to another bountiful year of berries.
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