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Late summer is a waspy business on Cape Cod. Find out why hornets and wasps are beneficial and how to deal with nests.

Late Summer on Cape Cod – It’s a Waspy Business

~A note from Larry Dapsis, Extension’s County Entomologist I get calls from people about insects or ticks on a year-round basis. People may take note of a large paper nest […]

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FREE Mercury Training

Mercury is poisonous to people and wildlife; it can be dangerous- even deadly- if not handled properly. If you’re interested about managing mercury in your home or place of work, […]

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Blog on controlling mosquitoes around your home and yard.

Tips for Mosquito Control and Prevention on Cape Cod

The recent wet and rainy weather on Cape Cod gives mosquitoes ample opportunities to find standing water to lay their eggs on. Although there’s nothing we can do about rainfall, […]

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Confirmed Tornado Touchdown in Marstons Mills Highlights the Importance of Situational Awareness and Emergency Preparedness

The National Weather Service has posted the following preliminary statement regarding a small EF-0 tornado that touched down in the town of Barnstable near the village of Marstons Mills today, […]

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Barnstable County Finalizing COVID Relief Allocation

Assistant County Administrator Vaira Harik sits down with Grady Culhane on the Sunday Journal to give an update on Barnstable County’s ARPA funding. Over $41 million dollars in ARPA funds […]

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SCBA Training: Preparing the New Recruits of West Barnstable Fire Department

This past Monday, June 26, the West Barnstable Fire Department hosted a training to ensure the safety and preparedness of its team. County Instructors led a comprehensive training session for […]

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Tick Talk: One Bite Can Change Your Life

Lyme Disease is the most prevalent tick-borne disease in Massachusetts and is now considered to be a public health crisis. In addition to Lyme, deer ticks can carry the pathogens […]

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Barnstable County Shares a Message of Hope with Mood Elevation Signs

Have you noticed the Mood Elevation Signs planted around Cape Cod to help individuals who may be struggling with their mental health? These signs are part of an initiative by […]

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Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners Chair Applauds EPA’s Findings that Oppose Machine Gun Range at Joint Base Cape Cod  

April 27, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – This morning, Chairman of the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners, Mark Forest, commends the Environmental Protection Agency for its crucial findings that a machine […]

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