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Jim Turner | By News Service of Florida | Published Dec. 11 | www.tampabay.com | View article Production is down even as demand is up as more people rediscover breakfast. TALLAHASSEE — Production of Florida oranges is now forecast to be about 17 percent below last season’s output, while the industry has seen a surge in…
DetailsWe all know horses use their tales to ward off flying insects. This action has long interested scientists who know that horses can’t do this movement 24/7 so they need bug repellent help in this regard. Of course you could make a robot tail movement for the front of the stall and this probably will help…
DetailsDuncan Strauss | January 14th, 2020 | WashingtonPost.com | View article here Agriculture: Specially trained canines can sniff out insect that keeps fruit from ripening On a crisp, cloudless morning, Andy Jackson stood adjacent to a row of orange trees, his mind on the disease that has wiped out much of Florida’s citrus industry. He…
DetailsPenta 5usa LLC and its 5 MosquitoPaQ™ division have been at the forefront of developing an all natural, DEET-free, no bite ANYTIME™ Lotion Mosquito Insect Repellent and no-bite OUTDOOR ZONE pouch. These all natural products do not harm the mosquito nor have an adverse impact on the environment. The EDC of Sarasota County and Ringling…
DetailsDuPont Announces 2017 Packaging Innovation Award Winners Honorees highlight the packaging industry’s commitment to sustainability, personalization and solving global challenges. SARASOTA, FL – May 31, 2017 – : “The DuPont Packaging Awards honor innovations in the packaging supply chain that demonstrate excellence in technological advancement, responsible packaging and enhanced user experience while incorporating science, inspiration…
DetailsBy Lisa Gartner | Tampa Bay Times | After almost 100 years, the last commercial grove in Tampa Bay is closing ODESSA – The trees were so heavy with oranges that their limbs stooped to the ground, the scent of their blossoms distracting drivers who rolled their windows down. Their branches were so thick with leaves and…
DetailsBy RAF CASERT | apnews.com | BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union made a key breakthrough on Friday to completely ban pesticides that harm bees and their crop pollination. The 28 member states got a large majority, representing some three-quarters of its population, backing the ban on the three prevalent neonicotinoid pesticides which will take…
DetailsBy Brett Martin | www.popularmechanics.com | You probably know that mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water. What’s surprising is how little water they need—just a tablespoon. If you leave an empty soda pop bottle or even the twist-off cap outside and it fills with rainwater, it can provide a habitat for mosquitoes. Here are other…
DetailsBy Jill U. Adams | The Washington Post | Should you worry about the chemicals in your makeup, lotion, shaving cream, soap and shampoo? The answer is a clear maybe.Why maybe? That’s because some critics suspect that chemicals such as phthalates and parabens can interfere with the body’s hormones, most notably reproductive hormones such as estrogen…
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