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Utah Air Quality: Pm 2.5, Randy Martin, Roger Coulombe, Roslynn Brain Jan 2016

Utah Air Quality: Pm 2.5, Randy Martin, Roger Coulombe, Roslynn Brain

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Particulate matter two-point-five (PM2.5) is a tiny suspended particle of air pollution that can penetrate deeply into our lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream. The 2.5 unit means that the particles are smaller than 2.5 micrometers (a micrometer is one millionth of a meter). In Cache Valley and along the Wasatch Front, these tiny particles form and accumulate to unhealthy levels when air is trapped in the bottom of the valley during cold winter days.


Selecting Trees For High Elevations, Michael R. Kuhns, Megan Dettenmaier Aug 2015

Selecting Trees For High Elevations, Michael R. Kuhns, Megan Dettenmaier

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This fact sheet describes the importance of careful species selection when planning and planting cultivated landscapes in unique, high elevation conditions in Utah. We recommend native and non-native tree species that can stand the stresses of living above 5,000 feet.


Bats And Rabies In Utah, Nicki Frey Jul 2015

Bats And Rabies In Utah, Nicki Frey

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This fact sheet describes the 10 species of bats found in Utah, what to do if you are bitten and how to avoid contracting diseases from them.


Graywater Systems, Roslynn Brain, Jeremy Lynch, Kelly Kopp Jan 2015

Graywater Systems, Roslynn Brain, Jeremy Lynch, Kelly Kopp

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This fact sheet describes graywater. Though not suitable as drinking water, graywater can be used for irrigation particularly of trees and shrubs, whose woody stems serve as additional filters for contaminants that may be present.


Invasive Insect Field Guide For Utah, Lori R. Spears, Ricardo A. Ramirez Dec 2014

Invasive Insect Field Guide For Utah, Lori R. Spears, Ricardo A. Ramirez

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This publication provides information on Utah's top priority invasive insects that have been reported in the state as well as some invasive insects that are considered to be a threat to Utah's agriculture and natural resources, but have only been reported elsewhere in the U.S. and abroad. Included is a brief description of each invasive insect, its host(s) and current distribution, symptoms to watch out for, and graphs of its expected activity throughout the season.


Grand County Crop Production Costs And Returns, 2013, Michael Johnson, Kynda Curtis Dec 2013

Grand County Crop Production Costs And Returns, 2013, Michael Johnson, Kynda Curtis

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This fact sheet is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns and prepare business and marketing plans.


Streptomycin Resistance Of Erwinia Amylovora Isolated From Apple (Malus Domesticus) In Utah, Claudia Nischwitz Oct 2013

Streptomycin Resistance Of Erwinia Amylovora Isolated From Apple (Malus Domesticus) In Utah, Claudia Nischwitz

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Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Beaver County, Kelly Kopp, Niel Allen, Mark Nelson May 2013

Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Beaver County, Kelly Kopp, Niel Allen, Mark Nelson

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This fact sheet describes how to perform a site inspection and a sprinkler test so you can irrigate your landscape more efficiently, and provides an irrigation schedule for Beaver County.


Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Blanding, Utah, Kelly Kopp, Niel Allen, Mike Johnson May 2013

Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Blanding, Utah, Kelly Kopp, Niel Allen, Mike Johnson

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This fact sheet describes how to perform a site inspection and a sprinkler test so you can irrigate your landscape more efficiently, and provides an irrigaton schedule for the Blanding, Utah, area.


Recycling In Utah: Paper, Rebecca Mills, Craig Pearson Jan 2013

Recycling In Utah: Paper, Rebecca Mills, Craig Pearson

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This factsheet is part of a series highlighting different recyclable commodities and focuses on paper recycling.


Causes And Control Of Selected Diseases Related To Backyard Chicken Flocks In Utah, David D. Frame Apr 2012

Causes And Control Of Selected Diseases Related To Backyard Chicken Flocks In Utah, David D. Frame

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This fact sheet will discuss the cause and control of a few chicken diseases that either may be encountered or should be prevented from occurring in small suburban/urban flocks in Utah


Booklice And Their Relatives, Cory Stanley Jan 2012

Booklice And Their Relatives, Cory Stanley

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This publication includes information on booklice.


Onion Powdery Mildew, Dan Drost, Kent Evans, Erin Frank May 2008

Onion Powdery Mildew, Dan Drost, Kent Evans, Erin Frank

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This publication includes a description, disease cycle, and tips for management of onion powdery mildew in Utah.


Masters Of Gardening Keep Utah Growing, Dennis Hinkamp Jan 2001

Masters Of Gardening Keep Utah Growing, Dennis Hinkamp

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