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A Healthy Conversation With Steve Woods 7/11

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A Healthy Conversation With Steve Woods 7/11

Breathing issues, an excruciating rash, trees stripped bare … Maine has been hit hard by brown tail moths this year. State entomologist Allison Kanoti joins us to talk about why the seasonal pest is unique to Maine, why this year has been particularly bad, and what you can do to limit exposure and damage.

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