Resources
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| Insect Pests of Home Lawns [fact sheet] Introduction
There are several insects and mites that feed on grass, but not all cause economic or aesthetic damage. Many of them are harmless and…
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Yard & Garden | ||
| Bot Flies [fact sheet] Bot flies comprise the family Cuterebridae, and are parasites that attack mammals. Their larvae live inside living mammals. We have three species of…
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Yard & Garden | ||
| Horsehair Worms [fact sheet] Introduction
Horsehair worms are very long, slender parasites of insects that are found in moist places. In New Hampshire they are mostly found…
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Yard & Garden | ||
| Insect Repellents [fact sheet] The term “insect repellent” doesn’t accurately reflect how these materials work. They don’t actually repel insects, but rather block the receptors…
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Yard & Garden | ||
| Springtails or “Snowfleas” [fact sheet] Introduction
The appearance of large numbers of minute jumping insects called springtails or “snow fleas” is common each winter and early spring…
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Yard & Garden | ||
| Schoolyard SITES Overview UNH Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Joan and James Leitzel Center, has received a National Science Foundation Discovery Research PreK-…
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NH Coverts Project, Natural Resources, Schoolyard SITES, STEM Education, Schoolyard SITES, Citizen Science Projects | ||
| How to Become a Big Tree Volunteer NH’s Big Tree Program recognizes and records the state’s biggest champions. From the “William Whipple” horse chestnut in Portsmouth to a black spruce…
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Natural Resources, NH Big Trees | ||
| NH Coverts Project Facebook Group The NH Coverts Project Facebook Group is a place for Coverts Volunteers to share ideas and information with each other.The group is maintained and…
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NH Coverts Project, Natural Resources | ||
| Controlling Wasps, Bees and Hornets Around Your Home [fact sheet] Wasp encounters can be painful, even life-threatening, for a few highly sensitive people. Yet some New Hampshire species are not very aggressive and…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Yard & Garden | Agriculture & Gardens | |
| Raising Turkeys Housing
If you choose to raise turkeys indoors on floors that are cleanable, it will be easier to control predators and parasites. You’ll need…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops | Agriculture & Gardens | |
| Farmers Markets in Rockingham and Strafford Counties, New Hampshire In March 2012, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Department of Natural Resources & the Environment and UNH Cooperative Extension conducted a…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Marketing & Sales | Agriculture & Gardens | |
| Brook Trout in New Hampshire [brochure] Brook Trout are a native freshwater fish found in streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes throughout New Hampshire. They are powerful swimmers often found…
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Natural Resources | ||
| Wildflower Mixes for Trial in New Hampshire Thinking of planting a mixed wildflower meadow from seed? Based on observations and trials in NH, we have formulated a basic mix for NH meadow…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Landscape Installation & Maintenance | ||
| Bats in New Hampshire [brochure] Bats are the only mammals that truly fly. They are generally nocturnal, sleeping during the day and beginning to fly at dusk to forage for insects.…
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Natural Resources | ||
| NH Coverts Project [brochure] NH Coverts Project Volunteers Working for Wildlife
NH Coverts volunteers are landowners, local decision-makers, teachers, business people, writers…
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NH Coverts Project, Natural Resources | Natural Resources | |
| Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) – a major pest of fruit crops Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is a vinegar gnat from China and Japan. It attacks ripening and ripe fruit of brambles (raspberry & blackberry),…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | Berry Crops | |
| Monitoring Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) with Traps Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) attacks ripening and ripe raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, cranberries, late cherries, fall strawberries…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | Berry Crops | |
| Coverts Library Recommended publications and other resources useful for landowners interested in wildlife habitat management.
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Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project | ||
| The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) About the brown marmorated stink bug...
This invasive insect presents two types of problems: it can be a significant household nuisance, and a…
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Insect Identification Services, Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden | Agriculture & Gardens | |
| Forestry Field Notes
A field note is a periodic report from "the field," based on observation and experience. If you have a field…
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Forest & Trees, Natural Resources | Natural Resources |
