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Agave weevils damaging cactuses this time of year

Cactuses, particularly agaves, are rotting and dying from damage by the agave weevil, which that lays its eggs at the base of agave leaves. As their young hatch from the eggs, they burrow into the stem of the agave and all through it, including the roots.

Got Medicare? Get a no-cost COVID-19 test

Medicare covers tests with no out-of-pocket costs. Beneficiaries can get tested at home, doctor’s office, a local pharmacy or hospital, a nursing home or a drive-through site.

Adjust your budget to coronavirus new normal and save more

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we spend and save. That’s why, two months into this new normal, it’s important to re-evaluate the way we’re managing our money.

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Home security starts with windows and doors

The window covering market has evolved through the years to offer better security with aesthetic appeal. The same can be said for security doors, shutters and other security coverings.

Quick tuneup of sectional garage door will limit noise

If you park two cars in the garage and each comes and goes one time each day, the door will open and close more than 1,000 times each year. That squeal you hear is the door’s way of asking for a little attention.

Leaf odor can differentiate bay laurel, Carolina cherry laurel

One easy way to tell the difference between a bay laurel and a Carolina cherry laurel is to crush the leaves and smell the herbal aroma. Bay laurel leaves have a pungent aroma. When you crush the leaves of Carolina cherry laurel, they have an aroma of maraschino cherries rather than herbal.

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