CONSERVATION CORNER
A weekly blog for all things conservation
 Miranda Neville, Agricultural Resource Specialist
Farm safety. This is always a trending topic at the first sign of green grass and then again when the leaves start changing. In Bradford County, there are tractors and farming equipment on the roads daily, but there is a significant uptick in the spring and fall. After a long, dark, cold winter, farmers have been anxiously awaiting sunshine and clear fields so they can tackle spring planting, followed by cutting hay all summer, then landing in the fields for one last time when they harvest their crops before the snowflakes begin to fall.  Jolie Coates, Mosquito and Tick Program Coordnator, BCCD
Mosquito season here in northern Pennsylvania is now halfway over! That is the good news. The bad news? Those annoying little bugs will get worse before they get better. The beginning of mosquito season, which typically begins here in Bradford County in May, was quiet. The weather was dry, which left mosquitoes few places to lay their eggs and breed. As the weather changes, however, standing water can become more prevalent. Heavy rains as well as high temperatures will not only bring standing water for mosquitoes to lay eggs but will also speed up the egg and larval stages which then lead to even more adult mosquitoes.  Common Eastern Firefly glowing- credit: Wikipedia Open AI. 2025. “PA State Insect.” ChatGPT (February 1 version). February 1, 2025. https://openai.com
As twilight descends upon the landscapes of Pennsylvania, tiny flickers of light dance across meadows, forests, and suburban backyards. These enchanting sparks come from the Firefly (Photuris pennsylvanica), also known as the lightning bug, which was designated as the state insect in 1974. This magical creature symbolizes the wonder and beauty of Pennsylvania's natural world, captivating the hearts of children and adults alike. |
AuthorsVarious staff at the Bradford County Conservation District Archives
August 2026
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