May 22, 2013

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Time to think about termites

Lindie Huffman, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Springtime, with its warmer temperatures and more abundant rainfall, is typically when many winged termites emerge inside homes and other structures. Termites swarm from the colony to disburse, fall to the ground, find mates and start new colonies in the soil.

From now through May, you might see swarms of winged termites, called swarmers, inside your home, signaling an infestation that can cause extensive and costly damage. Since swarmers are attracted to light, you often see them, or their shed wings, around windows, doors and light fixtures.

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Get active this spring


New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or get healthier may be long forgotten, but spring, with its beautiful flowers and warmer weather, is the perfect time to rejuvenate those resolutions by getting active outdoors.

Most of us know that regular physical activity can help prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes, reduce the risk of some cancers, help you maintain a healthy weight; strengthen muscles and bones and improve your mental health. Regardless, most of us do not get the exercise we need.

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4-H camping season nears Print E-mail


Now is the time for young people and their parents to begin making plans for an annual summer ritual, 4-H Camp.

4-H camps are open to all Kentucky youth between the ages of 9 and 14. At 4-H Camp, young people learn independence and responsibility, have a lot of fun and make new friends.

Many exciting activities and adventures await campers. 4-H’ers can spend their days participating in activities such as swimming, canoeing, high and low ropes, archery, recreation games, dances and nature hikes. These activities are a fun way to help young people learn new skills and develop a greater appreciation for the environment and wildlife.

Camper safety is a priority at 4-H Camp. All staff and volunteers are trained and undergo background checks prior to camp. Each camp will have an on-site emergency medical technician at all times to take care of campers’ needs.

There are four regional camps, all of which have been accredited since 2005 by the American Camp Association.

4-H’ers from Pendleton County will attend Feltner 4-H Camp from July 15th – 19th.  Registration forms are due by the last day of school.

For more information about 4-H Camp, contact the Pendleton County Cooperative Extension.

 
Kentucky Department of Agriculture shuts down fuel lab, saving up to $600,000

Private lab will test motor fuel for Kentucky

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture will contract with a private fuel testing laboratory to test motor fuel samples and will shut down its motor fuel and pesticide testing lab in Frankfort, Agriculture Commissioner James Comer announced.

“We will save the taxpayers as much as $600,000 after we finish decommissioning this facility,” Commissioner Comer said. “We will continue to test motor fuel samples at random and respond to consumer complaints. Kentucky consumers will not be affected by this action.”

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