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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1979
Page
4
Electrocutors and light traps help control some insects but likely do not significantly reduce housefly populations around dairy barns. Sanitation matters more. traps attract and kill mainly night-flying pests and near doorways, while cleaning prevents secondary problems from trapped insects. County agents can advise on suitability.
Senate Agriculture Committee backed a compromise crop insurance program expanding coverage from 26 crops to more, with an 1981 start. An amendment to allow choosing between new insurance or the old disaster program passed 10 to 7, while another to remove private bail and fire coverage failed 11 to 6. The plan would subsidize 20 to 40 percent of premiums for 75 percent yield coverage, and include disaster payments if planting was hindered by diesel shortages or floods.
Northern States Power Co reports more homes with central air and electric space heaters from 1977 to 1978. Central air increased from 14 to 18 percent while window units fell to 42 percent. Overall saturation reached 60 percent. Caulking, weather stripping, attic insulation and wall/basement insulation were common energy-saving measures among 32, 31, 11 percent respectively.
Normal highs reach 80s with daily lows in the upper fifties to low sixties. The basis is National Weather Service records for Eau Claire from June 27 to July 3, showing steady warmth and mild nights with daily average around 69 to 70 degrees.
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