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Having to pull weeds can find even the most enthusiastic gardener wishing they could take a nap instead. Moreover, the idea of adding toxic herbicides to the soil in order to beautify the landscape makes many of us cringe. Lucky for home gardeners, weed control can be as easy as harnessing the power of vinegar. And learning how to kill weeds with vinegar involves making a quick and easy homemade mixture you can whip up in minutes. Vinegar's high acidity is what makes it a powerful weed killer. The acetic acid in vinegar is able to break down a plant's cell walls (especially when paired with salt) and prevents them from holding moisture. These actions eventually kill the plant within a couple of days when using household vinegar as a weed killer. So let's make a batch of non-toxic vinegar weed killer together, shall we? Keep reading for tips on how to prepare and apply a homemade vinegar-based weed killer with simple steps. Be sure to read our final recommendations for prop...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Volunteers sought for lake survey | Valley    The Daily Herald

Additional Films Image Credit: Getty Images Here's a list of other films, some very indpendent, that have received waivers to continue filming during the strike.  – "Adult Best Friends"  – "Aguadilla"  – "American Deadbolt"  – "American Nightmare"  – "Anniversary"  – "The Ar Racist"  – "Armadilla"  – "Beyond the Walls"  – "Bob Trevino Likes It"  – "Bootyology"  – "Buffalo Daze"   – "The Cafone"  – "Conduit" – "Cuando Volvimos A La Tierra" – "A Desert" – "Didi" – "Don't Move" – "Dos Lados" – "Dream Devil" – "F-PLUS"  – "Flight Risk" – "Fluxx" – "Friend...

The Everglades ecosystem issue of being choked out by pythons has been going on so long that it is now a part of our existing environment. For the last 20 years, our Sunshine State leaders have tried everything they can to get rid of our massive python problem. But what if the answer to putting a dent in this snake explosion is to introduce dogs into the equation? Mike Kimmel is a trapper who is changing the python hunt in the Everglades with hunting dogs. Kimmel is an outdoors enthusiast who loves to hunt. "Even growing up as a kid, I had like 15 or even 20 different reptiles, from snakes to lizards to poison dart frogs. I have always been into wildlife and reptiles," he said. Now a family man with a newborn baby, Kimmel has turned his love of hunting into a business with his number one goal being to remove non-native wildlife that is wiping out all of our native species. But this savvy hunter has a secret weapon. "I've come to learn that using the dogs as part of m...

By Michele Nowak-Sharkey, UC Master Gardener of Mariposa County The UC Master Gardener Program has been extending research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public since 1980. The UC Master Gardener Program is a public service and outreach program under the University of California  Agriculture and Natural Resources , administered locally by participating UC Cooperative Extension County offices. Here in Mariposa County, they have an active roster of 50+ volunteers. You may have seen them at a local event such as the Mariposa Butterfly Festival or overseeing the Horticulture building at the Mariposa County Fair . But beside being available for gardening advice at festivals, and events, the MGs of Mariposa are involved in many outreach projects. Enjoy a stroll along Stroming Avenue in downtown Mariposa to see the MG Demonstration Garden of California Native Plants. MGs have helped to create a native plant garden in front of the...

Gravel is a highly popular material for driveways, paths, seating and decor areas, or steps.  When gravel is used in the places previously mentioned, it is recommended that a membrane underneath is laid to prevent weeds from growing up through the gravel. However, one may not always be in place or it could be that case that the membrane has split and that opens the door to pesky weeds. Thankfully gardening enthusiasts from the Loving Your Garden Facebook page have shared how to get rid of these weeds after one woman took to the page to ask for some advice. Caroline Goodwin wrote: "Gravel driveway owners - what's the best solution to get rid of weeds? "Over the last five years, I've tried all sorts but I need something brutal as a large drive and I can't be spraying daily as life is just too short." Rather than suggesting chemical store-bought weed killer, group members suggested Caroline use natural methods - one of which being white vinegar. Shirley...

A WOMAN has revealed her hack to get rid of garden weeds - and it only costs 59p. The savvy gardener shared the "best weed killer" recipe using three ingredients you can find in your cupboard. 3 Stubborn weeds can be very expensive to get rid of Credit: Getty 3 A mum has found the perfect tip using three ingredients from your cupboard Credit: Getty It can be very expensive and time consuming to tackle stubborn weeds. The pesky plants can be very tricky to remove from your garden and they can always find a way to grow again. Desperate gardeners often fork out for pricey bottles or sachets of weed killer to stop them from coming back. Luckily a money savvy woman has shared an inexpensive tip to get your garden looking its best for summer. She claims you only need three ingredients you can buy for only 59p at your nearest Home Bargains. But most of them you can find laying around in your kitchen. The recipe consists of using a litre of white vinegar, three la...

The correct way to rebury a Pismo clam is to place it with its hinge ligament (the dark bump where the two shells connect) upward and pointing toward the ocean in a hole at least two inches deep. The clam can then be covered with sand. Because it takes time for clams to rebury themselves, it can be harmful or even fatal to leave clams exposed to the elements. Reburying undersized clams helps increase survival and promotes population growth. Size regulations for Pismo clams can be found in California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 29.40. Pismo clams must be five inches in greatest shell diameter if found north of the boundary between San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties. If found south of that boundary they must be four and one-half inches in greatest shell diameter. A valid sport fishing license is required to take Pismo clams for anyone 16 years old or older. You must also have with you a measuring device to measure clam size. The legal limit is 10 Pismo clams, and they ca...

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Market Data Library Market Data Library's latest report provides a deep insight into the global Weed Killer market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Weed Killer Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply u...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Bat tests positive for rabies in El Paso County    FOX21News.com

The F.D.A. and the powerful beverage industry protested the new findings, and a second W.H.O. group stood by its standard that the sweetener is generally safe. A World Health Organization agency declared on Thursday that aspartame, an artificial sweetener widely used in diet drinks and low-sugar foods, could possibly cause cancer. A second W.H.O. committee, though, held steady on its assessment of a safe level of aspartame consumption. By some calculations using the panel's standard, a person weighing 150 pounds could avoid a risk of cancer but still drink about a dozen cans of diet soda a day. The declaration by a W.H.O. agency of a cancer risk associated with aspartame reflects the first time the prominent international body has weighed in publicly on the effects of the nearly ubiquitous artificial sweetener. Aspartame has been a contentious ingredient for decades. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, or I.A.R.C., said it based its conclusion that aspartame was a poss...

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spotted lanternfly ... The first active NC infestation of spotted lanternfly was confirmed on June 29, 2022 in Forsyth County PUBLISHED ON July 13, 2023 Last month, we reached a milestone one year since spotted lanternfly was detected in North Carolina. The first active NC infestation of spotted lanternfly was confirmed on June 29, 2022 in Forsyth County. While the introduction of an invasive species is nothing to celebrate, reaching a year since initial detection without finding additional infestations certainly is! In the past year, sightings have been reported through the NCDA&CS See It – Snap It – Report It system. Thankfully, none have led to the discovery of another established population in the state. (photo by Peter Burka, creative commons/flickr.com) RALEIGH, N.C. — Last month, we reached a milestone one year since spotted lanternfly was detected in North Carolina. The first active NC infestation of spotted lanternfly was confirmed on June 29, 2022 in Forsyth ...

If you have a garden, there are certain things you look forward to welcoming in the summertime. Barbecues? Butterflies? Blossoms? Check, check, and check. But just like the best parts of your garden, some weeds also flourish in the hotter months. Goosegrass, chickweed, and more thrive in the summer – so it's a shame gardeners are being warned to put the weedkillers down during hotter months. Iowa State University says that there's an "increased risk of crop injury" when you use herbicides in the heatwave, putting your entire garden – not just weeds – at risk. Advertisement So, what's going on here – and what can you use instead? Heat makes some plants delicate, including the ones you want to keep Anyone who saw so much as a strand of that frazzled, hay-brown grass in last year's heatwave will know how damaging too much sun can be to your garden. But even if your grass looks healthy, it's likely been weakened by the current heatwave. Matt Adams, founder of...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] West Nile Virus Found in Cincinnati Area    cincinnati-oh.gov

Mike Houston, president of Sureguard Termite & Pest Services, left, stands with Champion Pest Control owner Lawrence Cepeda. PHOTO: SUREGUARD TERMITE & PEST SERVICES Two pest control firms recently expanded in their local markets: Sureguard Termite & Pest Services of Dallas, Texas, and Bug Busters of Atlanta, Ga. Sureguard Termite & Pest Services acquired Champion Pest Control of Dallas, a family-owned company serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market. "We are excited to be able to service the Champion customers and provide them with the personalized services that they are accustomed to," Mike Houston, president of Sureguard Termite & Pest Services, said in the news release. "We can also provide them with additional services that were not previously available by Champion." Lawrence Cepeda said he was happy to transition his firm to another third-generation, family-owned company. "My grandpa, Ben Silva of Bens Pest Contro...

The string of nickels (Dischidia nummularia), which is not directly related to the string of dolphins or string of pearls plants, is a somewhat rare yet easy-to-grow houseplant. In their natural habitat, these plants thrive on trees all over Southeast Asia and Australia. However, as an indoor plant, they can be grown in extremely well-draining soil or an epiphytic potting mix. Sunlight Needs: Medium to bright light Water Needs: Drought tolerant, provide limited water Bloom Season: Summer and fall Size: 2 to 3 feet long Adblock test (Why?)

Michigan is a state surronded by water on both sides, but it's not a state like Florida where you'd have to keep your gaurd up for snakes, gators, and sharks (oh my). canva canva loading... But, with that being said, what exactly is the biggest predator here in the Great Lakes? We aren't talking the biggest in size either. We're talking the top of the food chain big. Time to discuss. The Great Lakes Biggest Predator You won't find much in the way that will leave you wanting to stay out of the waters here in the Great Lakes. The description of the biggest predator in the Great Lakes may drive you to at least do it during the day if anything... Michigan's biggest predator in the Great Lakes is a Sea Lamprey. canva canva loading... In the very famous words of Randy Jackson, "it's going to be a no for me dawg." What Is A Sea Lamprey? Sea Lamprey's are primarley found in the Great Lakes and Canada regions. A sea lamprey will attach onto a fish, and ...