Summer wildlife can be helpful and invasive at times
Jeff Hejenga of the Department of Natural Resources explains that summer wildlife such as squirrels raccoons and snakes may reclaim habitat near homes as young animals grow. He urges understanding animal needs and preventive sealing of entry points to reduce invasions and notes DNA offers live traps for humane removal.
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Jeff Hejenga
Department of Natural Resources
Hejenga
Health Department
Kathy Kish
Kkish
Bottonline
Squirrels in Attic Prompt Help From Kathy Kish
A Virginia reader asks how to remove nuisance squirrels from an attic while another note discusses bird fumes from nonstick pans and oven cleaning. Kathy Kish references tips, including oiling bird feeders to deter squirrels, and suggests consulting the West Virginia Code for election-removal procedures.
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Kathy
Bluefield
West Virginia
Craft Memorial Library
Spelunking Adventure Ahead With Guide and Gear
Daily Telegraph features writer Kathy Kish heads into caves with staff photographer John Nelson for a photo essay. She reflects on underground beauty, stalactites and stalagmites, cave critters, and the need for a knowledgeable guide to avoid getting lost. She notes practical gear and the peril of poor direction in a casual pre expedition column.
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Kathy Kish
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Kathy
Bluefield Daily
P.O
Bluefield
W.va
Kkish
Bottonline.com
John Nelson
Bluefield Avenue
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