Posted by Grange Co-op on 1st Aug 2015
Woodpeckers can be annoying with their hammering and drumming on houses. They can also damage structures and trees by drilling holes in wood siding and eaves, tree trunks and limbs. Most such damage is done by flickers, but sapsuckers, acorn and downy woodpeckers can also cause problems on occasion.
All woodpeckers are migratory non-game birds protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A property owner needs a federal permit to use… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 30th Jun 2015
Dormant Sprays
These sprays are designed to be used while the trees are in their dormant stage. These products are used mainly to control diseases on plants. Four applications are optimal; the most essential of these sprays are the first and last.
1ST - In the fall after leaf drop has begun.
2ND - Approximately the middle of December
3RD - The last week of January or the first week of February
4TH - Just before blossoms open in the sp… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 19th May 2015
Posted by Grange Co-op on 15th May 2015
Many physiological functions in horses are influenced by body condition, including maintenance, reproductive and exercising requirements.
A system called Body Condition Scoring can be used to rate ideal body condition.
This condition scoring system is based on visual appraisal and palpable fat cover on six areas of your horse’s body.Description of individual condition scores (Score 1-9)
1. POOR: Animal extremely emaciated,spinous p… Read more