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And so it begins. Baby 
season 2020 and it all 
begins with baby squirrels. 
There are a number of 
reasons why baby squirrels 
get separated from mom. 
Homeowners cut down 
trees that have nests, high 
winds can blow nests down 
or can knock babies out of 
the nest or sometimes they 
just fall out. Whatever the 
reason, you can help.
The first thing you want 
to do is make sure the 
baby is safe and warm. Put 
it in a box or other small container with a soft towel or t-shirt. 
You can microwave a sock filled with rice for one minute and 
place it in the box with the baby or set 1⁄2 of the box on top 
of a heating pad set to low. DO NOT TRY TO FEED IT . If 
you do not see any blood on the baby and there are no ants 
crawling on it, you can try to reunite it with mom. A squirrel’s 
real mom is the best mom.
1. Place the box with the baby squirrel in it near where you 
found the baby. You can also attach string or twine to the box 
and securely hang it from a low branch. Just remember to 
keep an eye on it from a distance so it’s safe from dogs, cats 
and other predators.
2. Getting the baby to call for its mom can help.Sometimes 
gently picking up the baby will cause it to call her. You can 
also try holding one foot and applying gentle pressure. DO 
NOT SQUEEZE HARD. This is a tiny, fragile baby.
Baby Squirrel Season: What You Need to Know
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
3. If it’s raining lightly, cover half the box and put the baby 
on the dry half. If it’s pouring, keep the baby inside until the 
rain lets up. Remember to KEEP IT WARM.
4. Be patient. It can take up to four hours for mom to come 
and get her little one. If she doesn’t, you’ll need the help of a 
rehabilitator. Bring the baby to us. If it’s after hours, keep the 
baby in a quiet, dark room and keep it warm until we open. 
Do not attempt to feed it.
If you notice injuries, keep the baby safe and warm in a dark 
room until you can get it to us. Do not handle it.
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Indianmeal Moths
Probably the most  
encountered pantry pest by 
homeowners is the Indianmeal 
moth. These moths can be found 
in pet food, birdseed, cereals, 
dried fruit, nuts, powdered 
milk, candy, and more. Food 
can become infested while in 
fields, warehouses, or stores and 
then brought into the home with infested products.
Indianmeal moth adults are small with grayish wings tipped in 
copper. Larvae are creamy-yellow to yellowish-green to pinkish in 
color with a dark brown head. Larvae tend to feed on the top of 
infested items and may produce silk that binds the food together. 
When larvae are preparing to pupate, they leave the item where 
they were feeding and crawl to corners or edges of walls, shelves, 
containers, or other items to spin a silken cocoon.
T o eliminate a pantry pest problem, the first step is to locate and 
remove all infested items. Begin with oldest food items, usually 
in the back of the pantry, and inspect everything, including 
unopened food items since these may also be a source. When you 
find an infested item, do not stop your inspection, multiple items 
can be infested. Not all pantry pest infestations come from the 
pantry. Check rooms for items such as dried, decorative peppers, 
dried flowers, potpourri, natural supplements, make-up, or rice 
heating packs.
Infested items can be thrown away or treated with heat or cold. 
If you don’t want to throw away food, either place infested food 
in a ziptop plastic bag and place it in the freezer for about 5-7 
days or spread infested food in a thin layer on a baking sheet 
and bake at 250 degrees for 4-6 hours to kill any insects. Once 
all insects are dead, you can sift the food or pick out the insects. 
Another option would be to leave the insects in the food and get 
a little more protein with your meal!
For more information or help with identification, contact 
Wizzie Brown, T exas AgriLife Extension Service Program 
Specialist at [PHONE]. Check out my blog at www.urban-
ipm.blogspot.com
This work is supported by Crops Protection and Pest 
Management Competitive Grants Program [grant no. 2017-
70006-27188 /project accession no. 1013905] from the USDA 
National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
The information given herein is for educational purposes only. 
Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with 
the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no 
endorsement by T exas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the 
T exas A&M AgriLife Research is implied.
The T exas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal access in 
its programs, activities, education and employment, without regard 
to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic 
information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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A Cultural Experience
Want to bring a little culture into your life and the lives of your 
children? Why not try hosting a high school foreign exchange 
student? It’s a great way to learn about a new culture all from the 
comfort of your home.
STS Foundation is currently looking for host families for the 
2020/2021 school year. Hosting is such a rewarding experience and 
it benefits all of those involved.
STS Foundation accepts all types of host families – from single 
parents, newly marrieds, empty nesters and same sex couples. In 
order to host, you would need to meet the following qualifications:
• Host must be 25 years or older
• Pass a background check
• Provide food for 3 meals daily
• Ensure reliable transportation to and from school (bus is ok)
• A bed for your student
• A safe and loving home
STS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that places foreign 
exchange students with American host families. For more information 
about hosting, please contact me at [PHONE] PM me or email 
at [EMAIL].
Host Families Needed

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1 large egg white 
2 tablespoons clover or orange-blossom honey 
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla paste or extract 
1 teaspoon grated Meyer-lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice 
1 tablespoon poppy seeds Pinch of kosher salt 
2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 
1 quart strawberries, halved lengthwise if large 
2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and cut lengthwise into 1-inch thick pieces 
1 small papaya, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut lengthwise into 
1-inch-thick pieces 
1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch-thick 
Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk egg white with honey, 
vanilla, lemon zest and juice, poppy seeds, and salt until foamy and 
thoroughly combined. Stir in coconut to evenly coat; spread on a 
rimmed baking sheet in a thin layer. Bake, stirring a few times, until 
golden in places, 22 to 25 minutes. 
Let cool completely (mixture will crisp as it cools). Rub between your 
fingers, breaking up any clumps, until crumbled. Arrange fruits on a 
platter; sprinkle with coconut crunch to serve. Fruits can be loosely 
covered with plastic, without coconut crunch, and refrigerated up 
to 8 hours. Coconut crunch can be stored in an airtight container 
at room temperature up to 1 week.
Tropical Fruit Salad
with Coconut Crunch
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Note: All data comes from the Austin Board of Realtors’ MLS report, reflecting activity through February 15, 2020.
Ordinarily I would provide some year-to-date metrics compared to previous years.  There wouldn’t be much 
use in trying at this point (when this article was due in mid-February) because there were only 3 transactions 
in MLS as of February 17th.  However there are 15 homes pending in MLS, so it appears that 2020 was off to 
a slow start but will make up some ground and probably be a typical first quarter. 
TARRYTOWN REAL ESTATE  
market  report update
March 
2020
by Trey McWhorter
As usual, one of the most notable 
aspects of the Tarrytown market 
right now is the limited inventory in 
MLS.  As the graph nearby shows, 
active listings are again setting 
new records for all-time lows, with 
well under 20 active listings. 
One other interesting statistic is 
the growing proportion of active 
listings priced over $1M.  The 
record was in April 2018 at 83% 
of active listings, but January and 
February of this year have both 
exceeded 80%.
If you are thinking about selling 
your home, this is a good time 
to consider it.  With many active 
buyers and limited inventory, your 
home could fetch a premium 
and sell quickly.  If you want to 
make sense of what’s going 
on in the market, get a better 
understanding of what your own 
home is worth, or would like to 
put together a plan to sell your 
home, please contact me and 
I’d be happy to help you.  Y ou 
can also find additional analysis 
and updates to this article on 
treymcwhorter.com.

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