Video: 4-H Forestry Part 18 of 30: Ips Engraver Beetle

4-H Forestry: Part 18 of 30
Ips Engraver Beetle

In Parts 16 through 27, Lori Eckhardt, forestry pathologist and entomologist, discusses the characteristics of the common forest insects on the 4-H Insect List for Alabama. This week's feature is the Ips engraver beetle.

Parts 19 through 30 will follow in the coming weeks and will cover topics such as forestry insects, shooting sports, and more.

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The decline of income, high unemployment, community disasters, the mortgage foreclosure crisis, and other financial challenges have caused Alabamians to take a closer look at their financial resources and their need to better understand financial matters. ACES has worked with thousands of people educating them on ways to overcome financial crises, manage resources and reduce debt, improve ability to handle opportunities and meet challenges at all stages of life, protect assets and personal identity, expand business enterprises, decrease stress, and improve financial well-being.

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Home Safety for All - HE-0942Make your home safer for all family members with the low-cost changes outlined in this colorful Extension brochure. Included are illustrated ideas for safety features in the bathroom, for wider doorways, for home protection devices, and for ease-of-use adjustments.

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