Although none of these diseases have reached the Hawaiian Islands, two of the mosquito species that can carry the viruses causing them are here in full force. The virus can spread rapidly when mosquitoes bite infected birds the newly infected mosquito bites and transmits the virus to other birds and animals, including humans. Common sites are in water found in vine bowls, clogged roof gutters, cans, bottles, old tires, unused swimming pools, unused fish ponds, pineapple lilies, spider...

In fact, since he purchased the vineyard in 1999, this Brussels, Belgium, native has all but hung a &#8220Wanted sign on his gate to encourage those and other species to move in among the vines and creeks running through his 125-acre chardonnay, pinot noir, syrah, petite sirah, Teroldego and Riesling vineyard. In fact, since he purchased the vineyard in 1999, this Brussels, Belgium, native has all but hung a &#8220Wanted sign on his gate to encourage those and other species to move in...

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When you fertilize, give these areas one extra pass with the spreader to help the grass recover. Those most hated of weeds -- perennials like dandelions and creeping Charlie -- should be tackled in early fall for a better lawn next spring. Rake off any dead grass, loosen the soil and add a starter fertilizer before you seed or add sod. Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the largest manufacturer of gasoline engines for yard care equipment and through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs &...

Proposals include requiring trucks and trailers to be fitted with devices to reduce aerodynamic drag, setting standards to reduce perfluorocarbon emissions in the semiconductor industry and having workers at tuneup and oil-change shops check tires for proper inflation as part of the service. Proposals include requiring trucks and trailers to be fitted with devices to reduce aerodynamic drag, setting standards to reduce perfluorocarbon emissions in the semiconductor industry and having...

But the key to success, he said, is the compost he makes from waste food and other organic material, with the help of millions of earthworms that digest what otherwise would go to landfills. His center is one example, with its greenhouses filled with the earthy smells of plants and herbs _ a place where young people can work, learn and share his vision. Allen, 58, the director of Growing Power, said the event boosts Milwaukee as a "Mecca for food system work" and provides good news for a...

December 25, 2006 IPM Programs Slow Common Housefly's Resistance Building to Pesticides STEPHENVILLE Thanks to years of unrestricted spraying, the ordinary housefly is becoming more resistant to commonly used pesticides every year, said a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist. December 25, 2006 IPM Programs Slow Common Housefly's Resistance Building to Pesticides STEPHENVILLE Thanks to years of unrestricted spraying, the ordinary housefly is becoming more resistant to commonly used...

The proposals include retrofitting trucks, reducing pollution in computer manufacturing and requiring car owners to keep their tires properly inflated. Altogether, they would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2.8 million metric tons a year, an early dent in the 174 million metric tons that must be slashed by the year 2020. Every single action we take -- government, businesses, municipalities and individuals alike -- makes a difference toward ultimately cooling our planet. Arnold...

Kitty litter is the culprit How is it that flushing cat litter down the toilet has negatively affected sea otters? What is the responsible way to dispose of cat waste? There are other possible culprits, too, including toxic algae blooms caused by urea, an ingredient in fertilizer, and the plethora of other man-made pollutants that end up in ocean waters. Cat feces can contain Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that gets into feline systems from the eating of infected rodents, birds or other...