July 31, 2026
The Limits and Damage of Rat Poison
Chicago's watchdog agency just released a report detailing the failures of the city's rat-control efforts-- beginning with the over-reliance on…
A bit of a controversy may be brewing over whether the state should use Dimilin, a pesticide that many environmentalists find dangerous, to combat the state’s current gypsy moth infestation.
Although several other states use Dimilin successfully, some people are concerned about unintended consequences.
I did a story for The Record today that touches on the situation. There are no plans to use Dimilin in our region.
Kills all the butterflies, not to mention everything else!
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Deedee Burnside
Kills all the butterflies, not to mention everything else!