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Your animal's health and comfort depend on it.
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When flies get out of hand, both animals and people suffer. Stable and horn flies bite, and even houseflies can swarm the faces of animals and cause distress.
The potential for...
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Know the signs that these bugs leave behind
Radio interview source: Donald Lewis, entomologist, Iowa State University
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Usually when your house is being...
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If you have ash trees on your acreage, it's important to be aware of the potential dangers associated with emerald ash borer infestation. Although these shiny green beetles cause minimal damage...
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This little bug causes major damage
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The emerald ash borer, also known as Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is a shiny green beetle that is thought to have first entered the United States on cargo ships and...
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Buzz Off insect repellent is made of an insect-deterring base of soybean oil. This special blend of insect-repelling oils features the active ingredient catnip oil. The subject of a University of...
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Mosquitoes can interfere with outdoor activities on your acreage and wreak havoc on your livestock. Take control of mosquitoes with these tips from the University of California.
Standing water...
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The summer months can be a problem time for Lyme disease. Woody and grassy areas on your acreage provide an ideal habitat for ticks. Not only are you at risk, but so is your pet.
"Humans, dogs...