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Biting Blackflies Bring Summer Misery
Just when Southerners thought they'd seen the last of El Ni¤o's effects, in come the biting blackflies. Blackflies are interesting pests," said Ray Noblet.
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Plants Can't Read, but Enjoy a Good Newspaper
When you finish reading this article, your plants would enjoy it, too. No, the words won't mean much to them. But the paper they're printed on will. A University of Georgia scientist says two or three newspaper pages can make a world of difference to your garden and landscape plants -- and to your water bill.
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Help Your Garden Plants Make It Through Summer
Sometimes the best thing you can do for a drought-stressed garden or landscape is to not do some things, said a University of Georgia scientist. Fertilizing and routine pruning, for instance, encourage new growth that requires more water. "Fertilizing isn't wise during long dry periods if you don't water regularly," said Gary Wade.
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Hot, Dry Summer Especially Hard on Trees
Dust grit is between your teeth. Heat radiates from everything. The summer has turned oppressive. You may be slowed and burdened by the heat, but what about your trees?
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Good Food-handling Habits
A recent outbreak of E. coli infections linked to potato salad in the Chicago area has many summer picnickers thinking about food safety. In truth, food safety should always be a concern, says a University of Georgia food scientist.
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Sun's UV Rays Damage Plants, Too
Humans aren't the only ones the sun's rays can damage. Plants can also suffer 'sunburns' and other damage. Researchers with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are working with the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University to monitor ultraviolet radiation across the nation.
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Soapy Deer Solution Provides Temporary Landscape Relief
Spraying soapy water on your landscape plants can keep deer from munching them, say University of Georgia experts. Just don't expect it to be a perfect solution. "When deer destroy my newly planted camellias or munch my day lilies and hostas to the ground, I get angry," said Gary Wade.
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UGA Scientists Study Gymnastics' Effects on Young Girls
Over the years, gymnastics has become a sport for little women. No one knows why that is, though, or even whether it's good or bad. But University of Georgia scientists hope a new study will provide some answers.
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Universities' Role in Farm Future Vital, Chancellor Says
Precision farming, a blend of tractors, satellites, lasers and the like, isn't magic to Stephen Portch. The University System of Georgia chancellor says the brave new technology is precisely what agriculture needs from the state's universities.

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