This spring season, help promote a healthy ecosystem by learning to identify and control damaging plants and insects in your yard. Information about common invasive species and backyard invaders is now being offered by Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE): Invasive Plants Invasive weeds can out-compete ... Read More
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10 Ways to Discover the Great Outdoors
Summer is in full-swing – even though it looks and feels significantly different this year. While you may be trading your beach or international vacation ...
Deck the Halls with these 12 Plants
Holiday plants bring the smells and colors of the season to your favorite spaces, be it under the mistletoe, next to the Christmas tree or ...
Fresh Herbs to “Spice Up” Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, no need to add extra spices to your shopping list. We’ve rounded up the best, easy-to-care for herbs to take your favorite dish, ...
Aaron Hobbs, Diane Rehm and Pesticide Resistance
Well-respected radio host Diane Rehm tackled the issue of pesticide resistance on her Feb. 3 program, inviting RISE president Aaron Hobbs to participate in the panel discussion. “Environmental Outlook: The Race Against Pests and Weeds,” featured multiple debate-worthy topics related to the subject matter, discussed ... Read More
Montgomery County Pesticide Legislation: UPDATE
The Montgomery County Council has set a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 15 and Feb. 12 to discuss Bill 52-14. The proposed bill, introduced by Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal in October 2014, will ban the use of select EPA-approved pesticides on ... Read More
Legislation Banning Pesticides Introduced in Montgomery County
County Councilmember George Leventhal introduced legislation this week in Montgomery County, Md., that aims to ban the use of select pesticides on public and private property in the county, limiting professionals’ and homeowners’ ability to maintain safe and healthy outdoor spaces. The proposed Bill 52-14 overlooks ... Read More
Local Boys & Girls Club Members Become Ecosystem Defenders
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® teamed up with the Knudson Boys & Girls Club of Salem and the Meyer Memorial Boys & Girls Club of Portland to provide club members with the opportunity to learn more about the delicate balance of the ecosystem ... Read More
Doctors Warn About Lone Star Ticks
When we think of ticks we mostly think about the dangers of Lyme disease, but there’s one tick whose bite may leave you with another unwanted side effect: a severe allergy to pork, lamb, and beef. The lone star tick is much larger than the ... Read More
Educating Residents About Creating Safe Outdoor Spaces for the Entire Family
This week, we teamed up with Lyme Connection, a community-based organization offering BLAST tick-borne disease prevention programming, to talk with residents in Connecticut about creating a safe, pest-free outdoor environment at Plant Science Day. The free, public event, hosted by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station ... Read More
Close Encounters with the Invasive Kind
A recent TIME magazine cover story titled, “Space Invaders: Invasive Species, Coming Soon to a Habitat Near You,” highlights the growth of invasive species – non-native plants, bugs, and animals – across North America. While many of these “space invaders” may be nice to look ... Read More
Score Your Perfect Lawn
The World Cup captured the world’s attention over the last few weeks, but one of the main players may have been overlooked – the field. Many sports fans (and lawn care enthusiasts) were so focused on their team’s game they failed to notice the thick, weed-free ... Read More
Chikun-what??
The name chikungunya may sound funny but this virus is no laughing matter. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recent cases are being reported in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, totaling 57 infections reported in the United States so far this ... Read More
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