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CONSERVATION NEWS
Spring 2023 Newsletter
The Ticks Are Here!
It's that season again - ticks are around. They show up as soon as the
temperature is above 40 and where there's no snow cover.
They like grassy,
brushy, and woody areas plus places where leaves have accumulated. Trees and
shrubs are also spots for them to hide.
Besides Lyme disease, they bring a
host of other viruses and problems. So what can you do?
First, dress properly. Wear light-colored
pants that are not too loose; long-sleeved shirts; socks that cover the hem of
your pants.
Then, consider spraying tick repellant with permethrin on clothes
and shoes, but NEVER on your skin.
Second,
spray Deet or Oil of Eucalyptus on exposed skin. Check
https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/deet for
more info.
Third, do a
complete tick check when you return inside. Tumble dry clothers with hot heat
for 10 minutes. Shower within two hours.
If you do find a tick,
remove it and watch for any signs
of illness. More information can be found at
TickFreeNH.org
The NH Department of Agriculture will provide
tick identification to NH residents. They do NOT test for diseases.
The
directions and form for dead tick submission can be found at
https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/tick-submission-form.pdf
With a few safety measures in place, it is possible to enjoy all the great outdoor adventures that NH offers.
Ways to Celebrate
Earth Day and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Food
Buy local; eat more fruits and vegetables
Have a garden or plant
vegetables in pots
Try composting food waste
Water
Use rain barrels for watering plants
Install ultra-low flush toilets and shower heads
Driving
Speeding and unnecessary
acceleration reduce mileage, so slow down
Proper tire inflation improves gas mileage
Combine errands to make fewer trips
Home
Insulate and reduce drafts and air
leaks
Install LED lights
Be sure new appliances have the Energy Star label
Outside
Plant a tree
Plant pollinator-friendly plants
(calendula, marigolds, salvia,
lavendar, bee balm, cosmos, borage,
sunflowers, coneflowers, zinnias, liatris, asters)
Make a birdhouse
Go for a walk
Check out Buffalo Park and Salmon Run Conservation Area in
Tilton
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle more
often
Tilton Recycling at the Town sheds
every Wednesday and Friday 1:00 to 3:30; Saturday 9 to 1
Tilton's Annual
Spring Cleanup is April 19-22, 2023 - Details on town's website
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