With a mild winter now behind us, Connecticut faces a spring and summer with a higher population of ticks than we’ve seen in decades. The warmer weather is blamed for a greater survival rate of the tiny pests, so there will be significantly more of them this season. More concerning, however, is that scientists are …
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With Zika virus all over the headlines and Lyme Disease an ongoing concern, more and more Connecticut residents are thinking about how to protect their families this summer. Mosquitoes and ticks have always been local pests, but over the past few years, their attacks have gone from annoying to downright dangerous. Protection has become a …
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Horticultural oils are oil-based products that are used to control pests and diseases on plants, especially trees and shrubs. These oils are typically mineral oil-based, although organic alternatives are widely available. The oils are refined to remove any impurities or toxins that could damage plants, then mixed with an emulsifier so they can be easily …
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