Avian influenza forces St. Francis Wildlife to stop taking birds
Because of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), our local wildlife rehabilitation center, St. Francis Wildlife, temporarily will not accept injured, orphaned or sick wild birds. HPAI has just been confirmed in a duck that was brought to St. Francis Wildlife in Quincy, Florida. Confirmed and presumptive cases of HPAI have recently been documented along […]
What to harvest in the garden this November 2021
Gardening in November can seem like a dull task ,with the cold wet weather leaving many Brits seeking refuge in our warm homes. While we may not have the weather to enjoy outside, leading ‘no dig’ gardening expert, Stephanie Hafferty says there is an abundance of foods and florals to gather from your garden right […]
Gardening expert: How to keep house plants alive – ‘ideal temperature’ for indoor plants
A gardening and plants expert has discussed how to keep your house plants alive and healthy during winter. Anna Eklöv is the founder of an online florist called LÖV Flowers. LÖV provides services from letterbox flowers and bespoke hand tied bouquets to wedding and event flowers, inspired by chic Scandinavian design. Founder Anna is an […]
Poinsettia: Alan Titchmarsh’s ultimate tip for making festive plant last until Easter
The Poinsettia is one of the most popular Christmas plants. But how should you be taking care of the festive houseplant? Alan advised against “sticking it on the window sill”. “It’s cold out there and the frost can come through the glass. “Instead, position it about a metre in from the window. “Then it’s getting […]
How to fix brown patches in your lawn – five common causes and how to fix them
Lawn care should be the focus of gardening during spring as the green blades begin to sprout new growth. While cutting and seeding is essential from March onwards, it is crucial to correct any existing issues before refreshing a bare lawn. Brown patches are just one common issue many of us will experience as the […]
Virginia Tech housekeeping tackles flu through thorough cleaning and disinfecting, strong teamwork | VTx
Know the lingo There are three types of cleaning processes: cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. Cleaning removes visible objects from a surface. It can remove germs from the surface, but it won’t kill them. Sanitizing reduces the number of pathogens on a surface and kills nearly all germs. Disinfecting kills bacteria, germs, and fungi. The difference […]
Make summer months clean and fresh at home – Manila Bulletin
Make summer months clean and fresh at home Stock up on your favorite disinfecting products Though we’re on Alert Level 1 already in Metro Manila, this doesn’t mean that we should let our guards down. In fact, we should continue with our disinfecting habits to make sure that everyone is safe and healthy. One thing […]
Flu vaccination encouraged as people remove masks | News
This month’s lifting of state mask requirements put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting many Oregonians to remove their face coverings, and health officials say it’s a good time to remind people about the importance of getting vaccinated against another circulating virus: influenza. Oregon is seeing a late-season rise in flu cases – […]
Mrs Hinch fans share cheap and surprising hack for washing whites
A cheap cleaning hack for washing whites has been shared on social media after one woman needed help in her home. The solution was shared in a Facebook group dedicated to sharing cleaning tips and tricks. Mrs Hinch, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe, gained popularity after sharing ingenious cleaning tips and recommendations on social […]
Highest and lowest paying health care jobs in Worcester | State
Worcester, MA-CT – Annual mean salary: $40,120 – #6 highest pay among all metros – Employment: data not available National – Annual mean salary: $30,980 – Employment: 98,810 – Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent – Metros with highest average pay: — San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($45,950) — New Haven, CT ($45,360) […]