By Christopher Ross/ Addison Independent This past winter, third-generation beekeeper Charles “Chaz” Mraz of Champlain Valley Apiaries sat down with two state lawmakers and tried to figure out what could be done about the neonicotinoid pesticides that are killing honeybees, […]
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Local News
What do to about bugs? To spray or not to spray
Salisbury mosquitos get a pass from insect control district, citizens reject pesticide use By John Vaaler Salisbury will no longer be sprayed for mosquitos by the Brandon Leicester Salisbury Goshen & Pittsford Insect Control District (BLSG), which voted at a […]
The Outside Story
The Outside Story: Return of the bald eagle
By Michael J. Caduto To the delight of all who revel in the grace and beauty of nature, bald eagles are soaring above New England in numbers unseen for over a century. We’ve come a long way since the days […]
Home and Garden
Why honeybees need protection, and what you can do to help
Submitted Many bees need protection from pesticides and other threats. Honeybees flitting from flower to flower is one of the first signs that warm weather has arrived. Honeybees are a welcome presence in the garden, pollinating plants and contributing to […]