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November 2009
Deer Collisions
Arkansas ranks sixth in the nation for deer vehicle collisions, and your
Cooperative Extension Service warns that incidence rise in the fall to a peak in
November.
City folk need to beware that deer are a danger on urban roads, too.
Lessen your chances of impact by staying alert while driving, especially at
dawn and dusk when deer are most active.
If deer are spotted, safely slow down, honk your horn, and flash your
headlights.
Never swerve to avoid deer. Most human injuries occur when drivers swerve off
the road or into other vehicles.
To learn more, visit our website at
uaex.edu.
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(30 seconds)
Insect Barrier
Keep insects away without sprays.
Your Cooperative Extension Service warns that as temperatures fall beetles,
crickets, stinkbugs and spiders want in your warm house.
Keep eight-legged intruders at bay by inspecting and repairing all outside
caulking, weather stripping, screens and siding.
Inside, seal cracks and crevices, eliminate leaks and other moisture, store
food properly, and keep lids on garbage cans.
To learn more, visit our website at
uaex.edu.
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(30 seconds)
November Bulbs
Now is the ideal time to plant bulbs, from hyacinths, to daffodils to tulips.
And your Cooperative Extension Service recommends planting your bulbs in a
well drained location that will receive at least six hours of sunlight in the
spring.
Plant your bulbs 2 to 3 times the size of the bulb deep in the ground.
Layering a variety of bulbs in one bed will give you a bold splash of color in
the spring. After planting, consider planting winter annuals on top.
To learn much more be sure to visit our website at
uaex.edu.
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(30 seconds)
Fall Lawns
Lush, green summer lawns are begun in the fall, and your Cooperative
Extension Service recommends taking a soil sample to your county Extension
office this month. Acting in the fall will give you plenty of time to make
necessary adjustments.
Soil samples reveal nutrient content and acidity levels of your soil. County
Extension agents use this data to make recommendations to homeowners. Following
soil test recommendations will improve the health and appearance of lawns and
gardens.
To learn more, contact your county Extension office and be sure to visit our
website at
uaex.edu.
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(30 seconds)
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