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Traps Keep Inviting Japanese Beetles to Yard
Why would anyone send out invitations asking Japanese beetles into their yard? They'll eat almost everything there. Still, many Georgians keep inviting them year after year.
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Make Summer Biking Fun and Safe
You can't beat a summer day, a bike and a cool bottle of water. But too many bikers leave safety plans behind. The result is about 900 bicycle-related deaths and another half a million injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms every year.
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Winners Honored at 55th State 4-H Congress
Georgia 4-H honored its top members during the 55th annual State 4-H Congress in Atlanta June 16-19. The state winners will represent Georgia at the 1997 National 4-H Congress Nov. 28-Dec. 2 in Memphis, Tenn.
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Waste Now Building Up, Not Just Filling Up, Soil
In the landfills, waste just fills up a hole in the ground. But some products that normally end up there are finding new life in the land as nutrients for crops. "We've found a way to use things like wallboard, fly ash and composted yard trimmings on row crops," said Glen Harris.
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Summertime Trees Need Water, Care to Thrive
The long days of summer are upon us. The bugs, humidity and heat can make a grown person seek the shelter of air conditioners. You may be miserable, but what about your trees? Should you bring them a cool drink?
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Powdery Mildew Dropping Leaves from Georgia Dogwoods
The weather was wonderful for dogwood blooms this spring. But it wasn't so great for the trees themselves. "We've had a lot of powdery mildew this spring, especially on dogwoods," said Jean Williams-Woodward.
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When Backyard Grills Sizzle, Chicken Sales Soar
Ah, summertime! Lazy weekends, family picnics and chicken sizzling on the grill. "We see demand for chicken jump about 10 percent every summer," said Stan Savage.
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Cool Spring Brings Sweet Year for Watermelons
The long, cool spring might not have been everybody's favorite weather. But Georgia watermelons loved it. "Georgia grows some of the best watermelons in the world," said Wayne McLaurin.
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After 300 Million Years, Roaches Still Sickening
Recent reports that cities like Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Atlanta have roach problems don't surprise many. Roaches are an age-old problem, and they don't seem to be going away.

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