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Opossum can withstand up to 80 Rattlesnake or Coral bites and will eat ticks as if they were French fries. Thanks to them, there is an antidote for poisonous snake bites.
Please don't kill them!

Thirty years ago, car windshields would be covered with insects after long drives. While it might seem like a relief for those who dislike cleaning, the alarming decline in insect populations tells a different story. Scientists attribute this 50% drop since 1970 to industrial agriculture, habitat destruction, and pesticide use, all of which lead to ecosystem collapses. Younger generations might not notice, but if you ask someone older, they can confirm this drastic change.

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Whoa, that was quick.

An ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Hurricane Beryl Grows to a Category 4 Beryl became the earliest in a season a storm has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic.

Mark you calendar for July's DGF talk on landscaping with edible plants.

Remember this come Halloween time.

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Joro spiders are nothing to worry about, explains expert The large, brightly colored Joro spider has been sighted recently on social media in many more places than it has ever been seen in the United States, as exaggerated, misleading stories about the arachnid have gone viral. Yet they pose no threat, except perhaps to insects and to other spiders, says....

Pest Alert - Crape Myrtle Bark Scale in Henderson County Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Crape myrtle bark scale has been found in Henderson county for the first time. Photos by S. Carroll. Crape myrtle bark scale has been found in Henderson County. This pest was first recognized in the Charlotte area but has since spread across the state. Like other scales it is...

Be careful this spring to not kill our garden and yard friends!

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Did you know Yellowstone controls nonnative terrestrial plants? Using manual techniques and herbicides, employees like Pam treat about 50 acres each year. Invasive plants can affect food quality and availability, shelter, wildfire frequency, nutrient cycling, water availability, and soil erosion.

“Once a population produces seeds, after 1-2 years, it can become MUCH more difficult to eradicate. Some seeds are viable in the soil for years, even decades.”

Doing however much you can is better than nothing 🍃

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