 | Bugs - Bug Off! |
| Warmer weather brings out the birds and the bees—and all sorts of other bugs. |
Bugs - Bug Off!
Warmer weather brings out the birds and the bees—and all sorts of other bugs.
Summertime pests are not only a nuisance; they can also carry and transmit harmful diseases. How can you get these bugs to buzz off?
- If you are stung by a wasp or a bee, carefully remove the stinger if you can see it. Then squeeze the area that was stung to get out any venom, wash with soap and water, and treat with an antibiotic ointment. Ice it down if there is any swelling.
- Use a repellent with DEET to protect against mosquito bites. Caution: Do not use products containing DEET on children under the age of two months; and us only sparingly on kids.
- If you are entering an area with lots of mosquitoes, wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Tuck the bottom of your pant legs into your socks.
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 | A small step towards a greener world |
| Here is a way to recycle while you shop for groceries! |
Did you know?!
You can recycle a lot more than plastic shopping bags in the bins provided at grocery and drug stores. Most take any clean film made of #2 or #4 plastic including:
- Dry cleaning, bread and newspaper bags
- The wraps from bulk snack and water-bottle cases
- Wrap from toilet paper, napkins, and paper towles.
What can't go in:
- Salad bags
- Cling wrap
- Frozen Food bags
Make sure to check with your favorite stores, as each is different in what they do and don't accept. For more information, check out plasticbagrecycling.org
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