Have no fear, our March newsletter is here! Let's dive into Spring cleaning and how we can help with those pesky insect nests on the exterior of your home.

Have no fear, our March newsletter is here! Let's dive into Spring cleaning and how we can help with those pesky insect nests on the exterior of your home.

For those curious if spring is too late to plant milkweed, here's the short answer: it's not too late and start them in the fridge to stimulate winter. Read more here. https://lnkd.in/gMjQUcAM

Have you ever wondered why farm-fresh eggs are harder to find during midsummer? It's all about the natural cycle of hens and their journey around the sun. Learn how daylight affects their egg-laying patterns and why it leads to a seasonal shortage at farmers' markets. Discover the benefits of letting hens live naturally versus commercial practices. Read more: What Happened to All the Eggs?

PRO TIP! Want to avoid bug bites this summer? Apply sunscreen first, wait 10 minutes for it to completely absorb, and then apply insect repellant over the top. Protect yourself against both UV rays and bug bites or stings.

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How well do you know your bees and wasps? 🐝 We break down the difference between all the common stinging insects we see this time of year. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gAsgzk4x

We're just a week away from the first day of summer, and in many places the thermometer has already climbed well past 90. Do you know the signs of heat-related stress and illness? The ATTRA blog post "Extreme Heat: Don’t Let Summer Be a Bummer" offers guidance for keeping both humans and livestock safe during increasingly long, hot summers. Learn about farm and ranch management practices that can make your operation more resilient and help mitigate the climate changes causing extreme weather: https://buff.ly/3KEykxx

Yellow, red and blue sticky traps: This is when you use them. Our specialist Jan-Paul De Wit explains: "Yellow traps🟡 are effective in attracting a diverse range of pests, including aphids, leafminers, white flies, fungus flies, and thrips. This versatility makes them suitable for comprehensive pest control within the greenhouse. Blue traps 🔵 specialize in signaling and capturing thrips, providing a targeted approach specifically for monitoring this particular pest. The red traps 🔴 are used to capture cicadas and to reduce potential damage to the plants. Choosing the right color is an important step, ensuring a focused and efficient strategy aligned with the types of pests prevalent in the greenhouse. 🐛" Do you want to know how to use sticky traps? Read it in the next article in the comment below. #stickytraps #insects #pestcontrol

It's tick season. ✔ Use EPA registered insect repellent (tick spray) to prevent tick bites. ✔ Read and follow all directions about how to use. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/d_rdP7z #preventpoison #OutdoorSafety