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NJ Offers to Reimburse Counties for Costs to Spray for Lanternfly
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It May Feel as Hot as 104 Degrees in Kenilworth Thursday, Weather Service Says
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Monarch Butterflies are Now Endangered Species
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Glue Traps Set for Spotted Lanternfly Danger to Birds, Rescue Serving ...
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The Buzz on Wasps from Kenilworth Local Beekeeper
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The 2022 Hurricane Season is Expected to be Active, NOAA States
By TAPINTO STAFF
August 9, 2022TRENTON, NJ — Due to ongoing hot and dry conditions, New Jersey is under a drought watch as of Tuesday. The state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking residents and businesses to conserve water.
New Jersey has a three-stage drought advisory system. A drought watch is the first step. DEP says it's to encourage voluntary conservation measures, and, if ...
HAMILTON, NJ -- Spotted Laternflies have returned for the season and are swarming tries in neighborhoods. To help beat the bugs, the Mercer County Park Commission's Tulpehaking Nature Center is providing tips on how to create traps to catch the adult flies before they lay eggs and destroy trees.
The Commission says that "now is the best time to set up circle traps on your ...
TRENTON, NJ - Given the drier than usual conditions this summer in New Jersey, the NJDEP is encouraging New Jersey residents and businesses to conserve water.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for monitoring and protecting the state’s water supply to ensure ample clean, safe water for drinking and other needs. DEP’s Division of Water ...
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has funds available to reimburse counties for treatment of the spotted lanternfly.
The funding can be as much as $15,000 and possibly more. The funds will be given to counties for costs they accrue for chemical treatment activities associated with spotted lanternfly control.
“This is an excellent opportunity for each ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — With heat index values projected between 95 and 104 degrees Thursday, the National Weather Service has issued both a heat advisory and an air quality alert for the region.
The heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday, and the air quality alert remains in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, according to the Weather Service. The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Monarch butterflies, which have been seen in Kenilworth, are now an endangered species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The statement from the IUCN was issued Thursday, and said that the downgrade of the monarch butterfly's status is due to habitat destruction and the effects of climate change.
The IUCN Red List now reflects ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Heavy rains from an early afternoon thunderstorm may cause flooding in the area, the National Weather Service said Monday.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. and a flash flood warning is in effect until 4 p.m. in Union County, the Weather Service said.
“Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of urban areas, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — The go-to for bird rescues in this area is warning the public that the feathered friends they protect are getting hurt and killed by glue traps people have set to catch spotted lanternfly nymphs.
The Raptor Trust Bird Rehabilitation and Education Center has cared for 39 birds that were stuck in glue traps so far this year — several of them in recent days and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michael Devlin, an officer in the Kenilworth Police Department, local beekeeper, and one of the town's humane officers was recently asked his insight about wasps in town and what we all should know. This is what he had to say.
Summer Greetings from The Pirate Beekeeper!
Long hot days, warm enjoyable evenings are finally upon us! I know most of you prefer ...