Throughout New England there is a prevalence of two types of ticks that are primary vectors of disease, the deer tick, Ixodes scapularis, (Lyme Disease, human babesiosis, and human anaplasmosis) and the American dog tick, Dermacentor variabilis, (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever). When asked to “do tick control” or “spray for ticks,” the goal is to limit…
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When I took my first job at a farm/nursery, I received advice almost immediately from a farmhand that to me looked to be at least 90 years of age—in all likelihood he was probably in his 30s or 40s. He was slight and I do not remember if he had teeth or not, but his…
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When it comes to protecting ornamental plants from winter damage here in the Northeast, we are concerned with the structure of the plant and potential water loss through transpiration.
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The Boston.com article, “Unregistered contractors and other violations found on Craigslist,” is an interesting read—if not just for the comments. Unfortunately, the article does not mention that there are exemptions for registering as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) under M.G.L. c. 142A, and that may cause some confusion for its readers. A summary of the…
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Knowing what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane. 20 Action items you can implement before, during and after any natural disaster.
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