Australian cotton bug plans boost beneficials in early stands
Australian researchers change U S grower practices by intercropping legume refuge strips in cotton to feed beneficial insects. They use Envirofeast attractant to lure beneficials deeper into fields, reducing Heliothis egg counts by up to 80 percent versus conventional sprays. Robert Mensah notes the head start for natural enemies.
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Plan to Cheat During Holidays For Diet Control
A county extension note advises smart eating during holidays using the term plan to cheat to manage calories. Suggests reducing calories at other meals, opting for smaller portions, skipping nothing, and choosing low fat dips with fresh vegetables. Warns holiday weight gain averages 5 to 8 pounds and recommends planning, discipline, and increased exercise to stay within daily needs.
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