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This pampas grass sits just outside of the door of a
Hoke County resident, but the tail plant with silvery
plumes is native of southern South America. If one
looks just right at the plumes with the sun behind it,
a shimmer of silver can be seen as the plant sways in
a breeze.
Ross receives Army Commendation Medal
Sgt. Marty R. Ross, son of
: Robert L. and Carol S. Provance
I of North 86th East Avenue,. Col
: linsville, Oklahoma, has baen
; decorated with the U.S. Army
; Commendation Medal at Fort
: Bragg.
The Army Commedation Medal
is awarded to those individuals
who demonstrate outstanding
achievement or meritorious service
in the performance of their duties
on behalf of the Army.
Ross is an infantryman with the
82nd Airborne Division.
His wife, Carolyn, is the
daughter of Rosa Lee Brown of
Raeford.
He is a 1981 graduate of Col
linsville High Shcool.
Bagworms plaguing county
By WUUt FtUhmtone Jr.
Commty Extenstion Chairman
Bag worms teem to be plentiful
on plants and shrubs this year, and
we have had several inquires con
cerning their control.
They are brown cocoon shaped
"bags" which can be seen hanging
from branches and foilage. They
reach full size about mid-August
and are now readily visable.
They feed mainly on evergreens
such as arborvitae, red cedar,
juniper, hemlock and pine. They
may also attack apple, elm, maple,
sycamore, oak, locust or willow
trees.
Bagworm injury is frequently
overlooked early in the season
when the bags are small. By the
time actual feeding is noted, these
pests have developed to a stage
where they are very difficult to
control with chemicals.
Life Stages
Eggs remain in the bag over
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winter. These eggs hatch in the
spring-about mid-May in this
area.
The young larvae (caterpillars)
begin to feed immediately after
hatching and build a bag or "co
coon" lined with silk and having
leaves and stems of the host plant
on the outside.
This cocoon gets bigger as the
caterpillar develops, and reaches
full size about mid- August.
The caterpillar takes its protec
tive bag wherever it goes. He feeds
and moves through an opening in
the upper end where the bag is at
tached to the shrub.
The larvae change to pupae
within the cocoon. The male moths
leave the cocoon from late August
to early November. They are
almost black in color with a furry
body and feathered antennae.
Their wing spread is about one
inch.
The females are more or less
maggot-like, white in color and
never leave the cocoon. Each fer
tilized female produces 500 to
1,000 eggs in the cocoon or "bag"
before she dies.
Coatrol
Where practical it is advisable to
remove and burn the cocoons,
especially if there are only a few
present. Scissors or a sharp knife
may be used. Chemical treatments
are effective if applied while bags
are still small.
Apply sprays of acephat (Or
thene) Bacillus, chlorpyrifos
(Dursban), diazinon, malathion,
or dimethoate (Cygon, Rebelate or
De-Fend) as soon as infestation is
noted and again seven to 10 days
later. Thorough coverage is essen
tial. Be sure to follow label direc
tions when using sprays.
If you have any questions regar
ding bagworms, or other pests,
please call your local Extension
Office at 875-3461 or come by the
office located on South Magnolia
Street.
House buying not a hasty move
By Alice L. Pettitt
Home Extension Agent
Buying a house is probably the
biggest financial transaction most
families ever have to face. That's
why it is vitally important to shop
around, look for signs of quality,
and buy wisely.
Here are a few tips:
-Choose the community and
neighorhood first. When you
decide where you want to live, you
can then start to look for a specific
house.
-Make sure the house and pro
perty suits your family's life style.
For instance, if you love to cook
out and spend a lot of time out
doors, it is important for your
family to have a patio or a nice at
tractive lawn area.
-Don't overlook the garage area
- is it large enough, and is it in
good condition? Is the*4 access to
it from the house? What about the
driveway and walks?
-Look closely at the siding
Front Burner
material on the house. Be sure the
brick and masonry are free of
cracks and that the foundation
walls are solid.
-Do check to see that the house
is well constructed. It is wise to get
expert advise on this for much con
struction detail is hidden. Ask an
architect, for a nominal fee, to
look over the house you are con
sidering. He or she will give you a
reliable opinion on its soundness.
-Don't neglect to make sure that
the house's heating, plumbing and
electricity are adequate and in
good condition. These are impor
tant factors in a house and if they
are not in good shape they can run
you into a great deal of trouble and
money.
Although there are a few things
that you can't see when it comes to
checking out a new home for quali
ty, there are some physical clues to
look for such as the appliances the
builder has installed.
The quality of the appliances in
a new or older home can make the
kitchen "extra spccial". Accord
ing to experts from one home ap
pliance company, home appliances
have a long life span, and you will
probably be living with them for a
number of years. They suggest that
if you are building a new home,
you should carefully consider the
size and features of the appliances
to make sure they will meet your
family's needs now as well as in the
future.
OLIVE-SWISS CHEESE PIE
1/2 lb. mushrooms, coarsely chop
ped
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped ripe
olives
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) grated swiss
cheese
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SCHOOL of DANCE
Serving Laurin&bur& &
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For Over 20 Years
NOW ANNOUNCES
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Fall Dance Classes To Be Held In Raeford
Thursday, Sept. 6, 1984
4:00 -6:00 P.M.
REGISTER IN PERSON:
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Prevent cataracts with sunglasses
Sitting in the sun has become a favorite pastime.
Additional problems from sunlight, however, are being
pointed out by experts ? cataracts.
Cataracts, or the clouding of the lense of the eye,
can occur from exposing one's eyes to too much
ultraviolet radiation ? too much direct sunlight.
Most of us wear sunglasses to protect our eyes. But just
any kind won't do. Give us a "look" when you buy
sunglasses. Don't buy cheap. As with medications, buy
quality and give your eyes a break. They're much more
sensitive than your pocketbook!
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