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Lyme disease continues to spread. Can a seasonal shot help slow the spread of the tick-borne illness?
July 23, 2020
By Mark Klempner July 19, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. EDT Lyme disease has become an insidious epidemic in the United States. Caused by bacteria transmitted by an infected tick bite, symptoms can include arthritis and cardiac and neurological problems if left untreated. It is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 300,000 people probably contract the disease each year.
Read MoreMichigan could see 'busy year' as EEE found earlier in mosquitoes
July 23, 2020
Cal Abbo, The Detroit NewsPublished 5:13 p.m. ET July 21, 2020 A dangerous and often fatal mosquito-borne illness is showing up earlier in the northeastern United States, and health experts say that could foreshadow a "busy year" in Michigan as well.
Read MoreCreating a Sustainable Lawn
July 23, 2020
On being a ‘responsible snowflake’ in the face of environmental damage Rebecca White Body GOOD LAWN, GOOD DOG. The writer's sustainable lawn. (Submitted photo) “No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.” –Stanisław Jerzy Lec, Polish poet
Read MoreOpinion Letters: Fertilizers choking Cape Cod’s ponds and lakes
July 23, 2020
Posted Jul 22, 2020 at 3:01 AM The two ponds in Barnstable that recently experienced toxic bacteria blooms (July 9 Times) are evidence of a painful truth: Cape Cod’s lakes, ponds and rivers are suffering.
Read MoreHomeowners Learn the Proper Way to Fertilize Their Lawns
July 16, 2020
7/14/2020 9:14:00 PM Fertilizing a lawn can be more of a challenge than many new homeowners think. Getting it wrong can destroy what would otherwise be a beautiful, verdant yard, and getting it right requires consideration of everything from timing to formulation, frequency of fertilization, and more. Read on to find out how homeowners can create happier, more vibrant lawns using proper fertilization techniques. Proper Timing
Read MoreTicks, Lyme Disease Pose Threats To Locals, Health Department Warns
July 16, 2020
By Donald Gilpin July 8, 2020 The Princeton Health Department has seen 195 cases of COVID-19 this year, more than all other diseases investigated by the town, but prior to this pandemic the most prevalent disease investigated by the Health Department was Lyme disease, which averages almost 70 cases per year.
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Lawn Care
July 16, 2020
Sarasota County doesn’t allow homeowners to use fertilizer in the summertime. Here are some alternative ways to keep your grass green. By Allison Forsyth 7/8/2020 at 12:01pm
Read MoreAirborne dust may spur toxic algae blooms on remote Minnesota lakes
July 10, 2020
Scientists are racing to find out how blue-green algae reaches the waters in Minnesota's pristine natural areas. By Greg Stanley Star Tribune JULY 6, 2020 — 5:36PM AARON LAVINSKY – STAR TRIBUNE Northern waters, such as Lake Winnipeg, above, are warming, allowing harmful algae to bloom.
Read MoreAlgae Blooms 'Without Historical Precedent' Are Turning US Lakes Green, Study Warns
July 10, 2020
PHINEAS RUECKERT, AFP 8 JULY 2020 Global warming is turning clear mountain lakes green in the western United States because of an increase in algae blooms "without historical precedent", researchers reported on Tuesday. The concentration of algae in two remote mountain lakes more than doubled in the past 70 years, researchers at Colorado State University found.
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Fertilizing Your Lawn This Fall
July 10, 2020
Blythe Copeland 2 days ago Everything You Need to Know About Fertilizing Your Lawn This Fall
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