Columbus, OH

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There are few things as annoying and dreadful as a fruit fly infestation. Whether you have them in your rental […]

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Overnight

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Insects are a vital part of our ecosystem, but some can be incredibly dangerous to humans. From venomous stings to disease transmission, here are the top five deadliest insects in the United States.

The Top 5 Deadly Insects in the USA

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Hummingbirds are useful pollinators and can be delightful backyard visitors. Though there are a number of flowering plants attractive to hummingbirds, many people choose to install hummingbird feeders to attract these diminutive, fast-flying birds. Hummingbirds require a very specific food source, however, the nectar which is liquid sugar is also attractive to insects, especially ants.

7 Clever Ways to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

North Carolina State

Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

The summer months are full of sunshine, heat, and, unfortunately, pests. Ants in particular are marching across our picnic tables and into our homes more frequently during the warmer season. Many gardeners and homeowners prefer not to use poisons to get rid of ants, which has people considering more natural...

Can Coffee Grounds Repel Ants? Here's What the Experts Say

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

As North Carolina continues to attract new residents, understanding the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords becomes increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know about landlord entry and tenant rights in the state.

Can landlords enter at any time, or is it trespassing? Here are the rules in North Carolina

A-Z-Animals

Bright yellow birds at your feeder are likely to grab your attention. They stand out against the background of any summer or winter scenery and bring cheeriness to your garden. If you need help identifying a backyard visitor, check out these 14 types of yellow birds, including pictures, a description of each, and their location. […]

15 Common Types of Yellow Birds With Pictures

Florida State

Hollywood, FL

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Hollywood, FL - In a shocking and outrageous turn of events, the State Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against Anastasiya Motalva, the mother who was arrested for leaving her child in a hot car while shopping at a Walmart in Hollywood, Florida.

FL. Outraged: State Attorney Drops Charges Of Mother Who Left Child In Hot Car While Shopping

Food & Wine

You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen, According to an Exterminator

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Though “ground squirrel” is actually a term that can be applied to anything from chipmunks to prairie dogs, it’s most often used to denote several animals that make their home in the Western U.S. and look like the bushy-tailed cousins of arboreal squirrels—but live in burrows in the ground. In ...Continue reading

Sweet Baby Squirrel Noshes on Flower Petals When There Are No Nuts To Be Found

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Upside Foods, a leading player in the cultivated meat industry, has announced significant staffing adjustments as it navigates challenges within the sector. The company, known for its innovative approach to producing meat from cell cultures, cited the need to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions.

A Leading Food Company Announces a Significant Wave of Layoffs

Holes that suddenly appear in your lawn can be unsightly and problematic, interrupting your manicured grass and posing a trip hazard. To remedy the situation, you need to know what’s causing the holes but in many cases, the insects or animals causing the situation do their work at night or out of sight.

Holes in Your Yard, But No Mounds? 8 Causes and What to Do About Them

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Gardening Know How

Fill your garden with multitasking plants that ward off pesky mosquitos with their aromatic scent, while attracting precious pollinators with beautiful flowers.

7 Plants That Mosquitoes Hate But Butterflies Love – It’s Win, Win

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

House Digest

Hummingbirds are welcome in any thriving garden but spotting bees and wasps is less enriching. Do hummingbirds help to keep these flying menaces at bay?

Do Hummingbirds Prey On Bees And Wasps? Here's What You Need To Know

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Why Do Baby Birds Poop Right After They Eat? Nature’s Quick Cleanup System (2024)

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Why Do Baby Birds Poop Right After They Eat? Nature’s Quick Cleanup System (2024)

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