By Steve Yergeau, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
As the weather warms up and people venture outside more this summer, everyone should be mindful of ticks and the potential of tick-borne diseases. Tick-borne diseases are not spread between two people but rely on ticks for transmission. If you know you have been bitten by a tick, it is important …
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Michele Bakacs, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Michele Bakacs, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Native plants are gaining popularity as we saw firsthand during Rutgers Day on Saturday, April 30. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County plant sale nearly sold out with more then 1000 native plants sold. Native plants are those that …
Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Introduction White-tailed deer are a native species to our area. Their population was relatively low in the early 20th century, but increased markedly during the last 100 years (NJDEP, 2021). Likely, the lack of large predators like wolves has contributed to the increase in deer densities in New …
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Steve Yergeau, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Roads in New Jersey will become slipperier as winter brings colder temperatures and snowstorms. Road salts and deicers are used to clear ice-covered streets, improve traffic conditions, and reduce accidents. While making our roads safer to drive on, road salts also have been shown to affect water …
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Amy Rowe, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Are you looking for a gift for your favorite eco-friendly person? Or do you want to give back to your community in a meaningful way, but don’t know where to start? The Rutgers Environmental Stewards program educates volunteers about current environmental issues so they can help tackle problems in …
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