Population Surge of Japanese Beetles Across Regions
Extension entomologist reports beetle populations higher than any time in a decade, with 275 host plants affected from roses to sweet corn. Emergence peaks in early August, threatening fruit trees and turf. control options include milky disease dust against grubs and insecticides like carbaryl or malathion for adults.
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Asia
Riverton
N.J
Maine
Carolinas
Kentucky
Illinois
Michigan
Vermont
Four 4-H Youth Chosen For Vermont Judging Team
Four Vermont 4-H youths were selected to compete Sept. 19 at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts. The team includes three Middletown Springs cousins Benjamin Rostkowski Charlene Rostkowski and Robert Wyscimerski plus Rick Lawrence of East Arlington, the top tour scorer. Lawrence earned breed-category honors in three events.
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Burlington
Vermont
Springfield
Mass
New England
Middletown Springs
Benjamin
Charlene Rostkowski
Robert Wyscimerski
Rick Lawrence
East Arlington
Lawrence
Pollution and pests threaten Christmas tree yields
Burlington experts at the National Christmas Tree Growers convention warn that very low pollution levels may still injure trees. They cite ozone and sulfur dioxide harming chlorophyll and causing yellowing, needle drop, and weak growth.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
Leon S. Dochinger
U.S. Forest Service
Delaware
Ohio
Francis A. Wood
Pennsylvania State University
Maryland
Youth Notes on Financing a College Education
University of Vermont extension agent William C. Snow urges students to pursue college funding smartly. He outlines four main sources: scholarships and loans, student earnings, savings, and parental support, emphasizing that scholarships are plentiful and not to sell oneself short. The article highlights the National Defense Student Loans, work through college, and the value of early savings, noting graduates earn significantly more than high school graduates.
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National Defense
Earwigs Attack by Night in Burlington Gardens
Burlington experts warn earwigs invade at night, thriving in decaying matter and grass clippings. Dr. Gordon Nielsen advises targeted chemical controls using chlordane and malathion with caution around vegetables and fruit. Spot treatments around baseboards and entry points recommended. avoid full-room saturation.
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Burlington
Gordon Nielsen
University of Vermont Extension
Nielsen
Correlations in Agriculture and Everyday Myths Explored
County Agent discusses how correlations in farming can mislead, citing droughts with brown lawns and beetle cycles. He warns against overinterpreting links such as birth control devices with steel production, and praises local expert George Van Santvoord while noting the value and limits of correlational reasoning.
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George van Santvoord
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