Posts Tagged ‘mosquitos’
Outdoors in RI – Risky cattails, Fight the Bite mosquito report, 2A gun ban bill update
Fire hazard: Phragmites sometimes pose an overlooked risk Photo, top: Charlestown Beach, URI Photos / Laura Meyerson URI invasives expert studies a problematic plant Laura Meyerson was stepping through a marsh on the Housatonic River in Connecticut on a picture-perfect day as a young graduate student, when an offhand remark changed her whole outlook on the…
Read MoreSimple, critical health reminders from RI Dept. of Health to have a healthy and safe summer
Simple steps can help prevent tick, mosquito, and animal bites With warmer weather now here, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are reminding people to take precautions to prevent tick bites, mosquito bites, and animal bites when outdoors. “Enjoying nature and being physically active outside are some…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: For mom, Fish Parade, Beaches, Quahog Week, Mosquitos, URI student Sailors
Mother’s Day Burrillville Farmer’s Market The Burrillville Farmer’s Market will hold an early kickoff to the spring season with a popup market by the town common gazebo on May 10th from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Stop by to shop with local vendors for fresh foods and handmade items and pick up something for Mom – or…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Conservation funds, Hunters’ hearing, Charlestown, Mosquitos, Dog friendy hike
Southern Rhode Island Conservation District held a sign-up session this week to help you to prepare for the first cycle of fiscal year 2025 Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) funding for farmers, forest landowners, oyster growers, ranchers and urban growers. The deadline to apply for the first cycle of funding is October 4, 2024. The…
Read MoreEEE and WNV cases now in Rhode Island region, take mosquito protection as weather stays warm
State Announces Additional Human Cases of Mosquito-Borne Diseases; Urges Rhode Islanders to Take Protective Measures The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing: This is the first case of EEE in Rhode Island since 2019 and is 11th case in Rhode Island since 1983. “We are seeing…
Read MoreEEE risk increasing. Death in NH. RI will aerial treat for mosquitos in 2 areas. What you need to know.
RI DEM: Targeted Aerial Application of Mosquito Larvicide Over Great Swamp in South Kingstown and Chapman Swamp in Westerly The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced they will be conducting an aerial application of mosquito larvicide in Westerly and South Kingstown this Thursday, Aug. 29th and Friday, Aug. 30th, weather permitting. A licensed…
Read MorePrecautions, smart-scheduling against Mosquito-borne diseases recommended for Rhode Islanders
Due to the elevated risk of mosquito-borne diseases in Rhode Island and neighboring states, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Mosquito Borne Disease Advisory Group (MDAG) convened, and are recommending that members of the public, schools, and communities consider “smart-scheduling.” With this recommendation that…
Read MoreMosquitos: (UPDATED) 1st EEE findings in RI yet, remember to use personal precautions
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