Animals Insects and Pets

Health officials urge vigilance, protection (The Mexico Ledger)

13 May 2008

Predicated by each year's unique weather conditions, the impact of vector-borne diseases varies annually, according to Kevin Lowrance, administrator of the Audrain City-County Health Unit. But regardless of severity of mosquito and tick prevalence, the local health official recommends that area citizens establish proper vigilance to ward against potential disease-carrying pests, especially as ...

Moles in the home landscape (The Petersburg Progress-Index)

12 May 2008

Each year I receive numerous calls about winding mole tunnels across area lawns. I decided it was time we looked at the infamous mole and put some old wives’ tales to rest.

Woman wants seized cat back (The State Journal-Register)

12 May 2008

CARROLLTON — Tammy Ruehl was devastated when her cat Max was confiscated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday.