Pollen

Here’s what you can expect for your Labor Day weekend!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – We saw a mix of sun and cloud today but stayed dry! Temperatures remained comfortable – and below average – in the low 80s throughout the afternoon! Labor Day Weekend Predictions!(wbko) A surface anticyclone to our southeast will keep the rain at bay tonight and …

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Nectar a tasty bait for pollinators | County life

While my husband and I drank our evening drink on the porch, I watched a hummingbird sink its beak into every flower of my red sage. I know the role of pollen and the role of pollinators, but it reminded me of nectar. I don’t remember studying nectar in horticultural …

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Heat, humidity and another chance for a storm

Meteorologist Myles Henderson’s first warning forecast A typical summer day… Highs will climb to 90 degrees today, about 5 degrees above normal for this time of year. With humidity, it will be more like 100 this afternoon. Expect a nice mix of mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies today with …

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Eye allergies in children: causes, symptoms and treatment

Allergies are one of the most common medical conditions in children. Seasonal allergies (or hay fever) affect more than 7% of children in the United States. If your child has itchy, red, or watery eyes, your child may have allergies. Eye allergies in children are often caused by environmental allergens, …

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The return of the king | North West

Western white pine, as a species, was known as royal pine in the early 1900s due to its dominance over the landscape and the outsized role it played in the lumber industry. And this particular tree was the fattest of the great, the largest known western white pine, a distinction …

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Why Sunflowers Face East | UC Davis

Sunflowers face the rising sun because the increased morning heat attracts more bees and also helps plants reproduce more efficiently, according to a study by researchers at the University of California at Davis. The results were published on August 9 in New Phytologist. “It’s quite striking that they’re facing east,” …

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Heating and humidity in the building

Meteorologist Myles Henderson’s first warning forecast Return to the summer heat and humidity… Watch out for the areas of scattered fog this morning. Expect a nice mix of mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies today. An isolated downpour or thunderstorm could occur this afternoon, but rain will not be widespread. …

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Our love-hate relationship with dandelions

URBANA, Ill. – For a child, a dandelion is a magical thing. It is one of the first plants we learn to recognize. Bright yellow flowers make cheerful bouquets, necklaces and wreaths. The white fluffy seed heads become wishes when we close our eyes and blow. Adults, especially home gardeners …

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Beetles, butterflies and bees! Oh my! | Bay naturalist

A white-rimmed sphinx hovers over a flower for food. It is one of the many species of the Sphingidae family commonly referred to as hummingbirds due to their size and flight characteristics. (Tom Koerner / US Fish & Wildlife Service) Picasa Pollination is the movement of pollen from the male …

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A little warmer for the rest of the week

Better weather is on the way. It won’t be scorching heat by any means, but with the humidity rising late in the day, you’ll likely be using the air conditioner a bit more. The increased humidity in the air could also eventually contribute to producing a few thunderstorms. Today: Rather …

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Living on Earth: Beyond the Headlines

Broadcast date: week of July 16, 2021 flux/ download this segment as an MP3 file Allergies in our warming world are not to be sneezed at. (Photo: Pixel Rich on Unsplash) Allergies in our warming world are not to be sneezed at, Environmental Health News’ Peter Dykstra told host Steve …

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Hot, humid conditions cause mold spore spikes to form

IT IS VERY HOT VERY WET THESE ARE PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR MOLD GROWTH. >> DR. GARY STEVENS SAYS MDOL ALLERGENS REACHED A HIGH ON JUNE 30. SPORE’S ACCOUNT WAS 30,000 CLOSTOE. THIS IS THE HIGHEST SEPTEMBER SIENC ACCOUNT OF LAST YEAR. >> WE TYPICALLY THROUGHOUT THE SUER SEEMM RANGE, 40.00 …

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Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and tonight

time violent threat today A line of thunderstorms passed through the area of ​​the Coulee mid-day, mainly producing heavy rains and gusty winds. It is expected that a second round of storms moves in the Coulee Region this afternoon into the evening. The main area of ​​concern for severe weather …

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Plant it Wild to host the bee program

Colin Merry, [email protected] July 13, 2021Update: July 13, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Plant it Wild will host a Zoom presentation on native bees and their importance in pollination. (Courtesy photo / Pixabay) BENZIE COUNTY – The ‘What’s the Buzz About Native Bees‘ presentation explores nesting habitat, life cycle, pollen collection, …

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6 ways to breathe cleaner at home

Whether your concerns are pollen and allergens, general indoor air quality, or just a little cleaner breathing, consider these tips for cleaning the air. 1. Install HVAC upgrades Ultraviolet lights, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and filters all offer different ways to remove allergens and impurities from your air. These come at a …

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The best air purifiers in 2021 – tested

It’s not just people with allergies and asthma who can benefit from better air quality in the home. Studies have shown that improving indoor air quality – which can often be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air – can help both your to sleep and skin and …

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Nike SB Shane Tokyo Olympics CU9224-700

Although Shane O’Neill is one of the most successful athletes under the Nike SB banner, the 31-year-old only recently received his own signature skate shoe, aptly named Shane. In honor of the very first inclusion of skateboarding in the Olympics, the Swoosh has prepared the “Nugget” sneaker in two colourways. …

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Can pollen in the air help spread the virus?

Researchers at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus modeled the spread of pollen from a willow tree through a nearby crowd of people, each standing at least 2 meters apart, at a wind speed of 4 kilometers per hour. The model simulated the movement of 10,000 individual pollen grains through …

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Pollinator week, that’s all the buzz

RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – The movement of pollen from plant to plant ensures a diverse, healthy and healthy ecosystem. Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender has made this week a symbolic week that recognizes the little able-bodied creatures that carry pollen far and wide. In case you missed all of …

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It’s always a good time to celebrate pollinators

It’s early June already, but did you know this month is Colorado Pollinator Month? And June 21-27 is National Pollinator Week. The City of Boulder celebrates Pollinator Appreciation Month in September, and countless other communities host their own festivals and events to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators. What …

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Flies masquerading as bees show potential sources of pollen

Credit: PIXTA / CC0 public domain A small bee con artist, the hoverfly, could be of great help to some gardens and farms, according to a new study from Washington State University. Anne Observational study In western Washington, more than 2,400 pollinators visited flowers on urban and rural farms, about …

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Wild edibles: cattails | Outside

Last year, we introduced the idea of ​​Nature In Place as a way to explore and deepen our connection to nature while staying safe and staying at home during the pandemic. More than a year later, we are starting to see encouraging numbers: vaccinations are up and hospitalizations are down. …

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Little Gardening Tips | Garden

Ask any gardener about their gardening experience and they will have a few bits of information they have found useful. Some of this information has been substantiated by research and some is just best practice. Pulling weeds out by hand doesn’t always work because even part of some weeds, like …

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