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Asian Longhorned Beetle

Asian Longhorned Beetle:
Anatomy of an Invasion

Although it may have been lurking there for years, New England’s first Asian longhorned beetle – or ALB – was discovered by a curious resident in Worcester’s Greendale neighborhood on August 1.

The winter, 2009 issue of InCommon, the Extension quarterly newsletter, is dedicated to understanding this pest and the means to control its impact.

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4-H Volunteer Forum

Well Water Fact Sheets

Private water wells supply many Massachusetts residents with drinking water, and it is the responsibility of the well owner to make sure the water is safe to drink. Healthy Drinking Water for Massachusetts, a series of 27 fact sheets, provides well owners with everything they need to know to keep their drinking water safe.

Click here to learn about getting wells tested, water quality standards, and treatment methods to solve contaminant problems.

 
UMass Extension Green Directory

2009 UMass Extension
Green Directory

The 2009 UMass Extension Green Directory is a comprehensive guide to educational resources for Massachusetts Agriculture industry professionals. This 40 page guide is used as a reference all year long!

Now available online at the UMass Extension Agriculture & Landscape Program Web site.

For a hard copy, call (413) 545-0895, fax request to (413) 577-1620, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .