Atascocita CIA - December 2017

ACIA HAPPENINGS

Ivy Point, Pinehurst, Club Point, Golf Villas, The Shores, The Pines and Estates of Pinehurst December 2017

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Official Newsletter of the Atascocita Community Improvement Association

Volume 7, Issue 12

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS ACIA HAPPENINGS BOARD MEMBERS Ric Halbrook, President..............................rich@aciaadmin.com Edwin D'Artois, V.P.................................edwin@aciaadmin.com Ron Jones, Treasurer.....................................ron@aciaadmin.com Bob Garlington, Trustee.............................. bob@aciaadmin.com Dr. Adam Bauserman, Secratary................adam@aciaadmin.com Community Asset Mgmt, (CAM)......................... 281.852.1155 SOCIAL COMMITTEE Robert Comstock................................. rcomstock1@comcast.net Susan Bergquist...................................... ms.susan.sb@gmail.com TENNIS COMMITTEE Sue Raymond............................... sueboazraymond@comcast.net Pam Hailey, Chair........................ pamelagenehailey@yahoo.com CONTRACT / PROJECT REVIEW Gregg Mielke, Chair............................ mielkehome@comcast.net Bob Garlington, ......................................... bob@aciaadmin.com ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Ed D'Artois, BOT....................................edwin@aciaadmin.com Robert Comstock, Chair...................... rcomstock1@comcast.net Bob Abrahamsen...................................... abetex281@gmail.com Jeremy Williams…………..…………..jeremy@sunpacking.com Ken Hemby………………….......... ………khemby@ccfnv.com Chris Peck………………………..........….chris67200@aol.com

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION Fire, Medical or Life Threatening Emergency................. 9-1-1 P-4 Constable Dispatch.........................................281-376-3472 Humble ISD Police (Schools)................................281-641-7900 Atascocita Volunteer Fire Dept (AVFD) Non-Emergency Number.....................................281-852-2181 Harris County Animal Control.............................281-999-3191 Texas Poison Control Center.................................800-222-1222 UTILITIES Electric, (multiple providers)..................www.powertochoose.org Power Outages....................................................713-207-7777 Street Light Outages............................................713-207-2222 Gas, Centerpoint Energy.......................................713-659-2111 Gas Leaks...........................................................713-659-2111 Water, Severn Trent...............................................281-579-4500 24 Hour Emergency Number...............................281-209-2100 Telephone, Centurylink.........................................877-290-5458 Trash, Waste Management.....................................888-964-9734 Humble Post Office...............................................281-540-1775 Harris County MUD #132........................ www.hcmud132.com Harris County MUD #151..........................www.hcmud151.org SCHOOLS Humble ISD.........................................................281-641-1000 Website..................................................www.humble.k12.tx.us Pine Forest Elementary..........................................281-641-2100 Maplebrook Elementary........................................281-641-2900 Atascocita Middle School......................................281-641-1000 Atascocita High School.........................................281-641-7500 NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Editor................................................................................OPEN Advertising......................................... advertising@PEELinc.com

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By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center I was sitting on my back porch last night and heard the familiar WHERE DO THEY GO? “honking” sound I hear every fall—geese flying overhead. I looked They follow the same path every year. There are four routes which up to see an almost perfect V. It instantly filled my mind with several are the Atlantic flyway (along the east coast of North America), the questions. How do they know where they’re going? Why do they fly Mississippi flyway (named after the river), the Central flyway (along in a V shape? How far do they fly? Do they stop and rest? I decided to the Rocky Mountains) and the Pacific flyway (west of the Rockies). do some research and get some answers and I am sharing them with Canada geese spend winters in southern Florida and southern North you. After reading about them, I have a whole new respect for them. America including the southern United States and part of Mexico.

WHY DO BIRDS MIGRATE? They migrate in search of food and warmer temperatures. Because of climate change and changes in farm practices that makes waste grain more available, the geese aren’t migrating as far south as they used to. Some Canada geese don’t migrate at all anymore. Lack of natural predators is another reason geese may not migrate.

HOW DO GEESE KNOW WHERE THEY’RE GOING? One tool they use is the earth’s magnetic field. There are small pieces of what’s called magnetite found in some birds’ brains. It acts like a compass. They also use the position of the sun and the stars.

Birds follow the same migration path every year and use landmarks like rivers, mountains, and valleys as their roadmap.

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WHY DO GEESE FLY IN A “V”?

This formation is sometimes call a skein and helps them conserve energy. Each bird flies a little higher than the bird in front of him/her.

This reduces the wind resistance. As an example, in a V formation of 25 geese, each bird experiences a reduction in what’s called induced drag. This results in an increase of their range by 71%. Geese rotate taking the lead position since being in front takes the most energy.

HOW FAST CAN GEESE FLY AND HOW LONG DO THEY FLY BEFORE RESTING? Most articles I read put their cruising speed at between 20 and 30 miles per hour. For long distance flying their estimated speed is 40 miles per hour.

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ACIA HAPPENINGS Carpet Beetles Carpet beetles adults can be found outdoors on crape myrtles or other plants where the adults eat pollen and nectar. The adults may also be found in rodent or bird nests. When these adults move into homes, they may lay eggs which can lead to problems. These beetles can be pests in warehouses, homes, museums and other locations.

Carpet beetle adults are small, round to oval shaped and often brightly colored. Larvae are small, tan, and ringed with bands of long hairs.

Carpet beetle larvae feed on high protein foods, usually animal based, but they can also feed on plant material. They can be found in a variety of locations throughout the home. In the pantry, you may find them in items such as powdered milk, dried meats (jerky), or pet food. Other areas of the home they can be attracted to items made from wool, fur or feathers, areas where dead insects accumulate (i.e. light fixtures), leather book bindings, hair, silk or dried plant products. If the larvae are seen feeding on synthetic fibers, it is because the material is stained with body oils or food.

A program utilizing sanitation, exclusion and insecticides should

be able to get a carpet beetle problem under control.

• Clean accumulations of hair, dead insects, and bird, rodent or wasp nests • Regularly clean rugs, carpets, upholstery, etc. o make sure to get along edges, under cushions, and under furniture where debris may collect • Inspect animal based items (taxidermied animals, leather, wool, silk, etc.) once a year to avoid infestations • Keep pantry items/ dry goods in sealed, air-tight containers • Infested items (if possible, depending on the items) can be heated or cooled to kill any beetles o freeze 2 weeks at temperatures below 18°F o heat for at least 30 minutes to temperatures above 120°F • Insecticides should be used as spot treatments- make sure carpet beetles are listed on the label as well as the area/ item you are treating o make sure the product will not stain If you find a few adult carpet beetles in your home, squish them on vacuum them up. A few adults usually do not warrant a full treatment, but you should watch for a developing infestation.

For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. Check out my blog at www.urban-ipm.blogspot.com The information given herein is for educational purposes only.

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ACIA HAPPENINGS (Continued from Page 3) DO MIGRATING BIRDS STOP TO REST Birds need to take a “pit stop” occasionally to rest and refuel.

They stop where there is ample food and water, shelter and with few competitors. They normally will spend a couple of days on the ground before continuing their journey.

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