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Park closures in Hanover after EEE detected

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:09:20 +0000

HANOVER (MyFoxBoston.com) – All town parks and fields in Hanover will be temporarily closed at night, officials say. State workers have detected traces of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, or EEE, in a mosquito pool.

The Patriot Ledger reports,
“The virus, which is transmitted to humans by mosquito, was found in a sample taken on Oct. 20. Hanover officials say the parks will remain closed at night until the town experiences its first “killing frost,” with temperatures below 32 degrees.

There is no treatment for EEE and about half of the people known to have had the disease in Massachusetts have died from it, according to the state Office of Health and Human Services. People who survive EEE will often experience permanent disabilities.”

EEE is frequently found in mosquitoes in southeastern Massachusetts.

State officials advise residents in effected areas to use mosquito repellant, wear clothing that covers arms and legs, and avoid spending long periods of time outside after dusk.

Why do mosquitoes bite humans?

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:11:22 +0000

Female mosquitoes require a blood meal for every batch of eggs they produce. Proteins and nutrients from blood are reserved for egg production and so it is consumed only by females. Both sexes instead rely on sugar as their main source of energy. They feed on plant nectar, fruit juices and other plant liquids containing sugar. The sugar is burned as fuel and is replenished on a regular basis.

Find more questions and answers like this in our Frequently Asked Questions.

Prevent Dandelions

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:54:01 +0000

To control dandelions they must be treated when they are actively growing with a post emergent herbicide. Over time with regular control treatments and maintaining a thicker, healthier lawn mowed at the proper height (Not too short), these weeds can be kept to a minimum.

The problem with dandelions is there is no material that will “prevent” them and other broadleaf weed seeds from germinating in a lawn if they are present. Understanding this and treating them with the right timing will help your lawn grow thicker and naturally prevent these weeds in the future.