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This undated photo shows an adult ladybug taken on a property near New Market, Va. You can buy ladybugs to clear plants of aphids but the colorful predators have a habit of disappearing soon after release. Adult Ladybugs, like the one shown here hunting for aphids and mites, are great predators but their larvae are even better. Landscape in a way that you can attract mature beetles to lay eggs on plants in your garden and allow them to phase through their various life cycles, hunting as they grow. Commercially sold catch and release ladybugs don't linger long once they're released. (AP photo)

Ladybug, where have you gone? Aphid fighters tend to roam

By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press To some casual observers, ladybugs (or lady beetles) are colorful symbols of good luck —harbingers of fortune and fame. Gardeners value them for their utility as ravenous insects that prey upon plant pests. They buy them by the hundreds online or from garden centers, and then free them to hunt. But many entomologists believe that commercially sold ladybugs are inefficient for biological pest control, and introduce disease-carrying pathogens to their wild counterparts. They also fear that field-gathering the dormant insects by the millions shrinks the population available to farmers, prompting heavier pesticide use. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, a pollinator preservation group in Portland, Oregon, doesn’ t recommend buying or releasing non-native lady beetles, especially for yards and gardens, said Executive Director Scott Black. “Not only do they not really work —there are lots of potential negative implications for beetles where they are collected and where they are released,” Black said. Many lady beetle species overwinter in large numbers in California’ s Sierra Nevada. “In the spring, adults fly down from the mountains to the valley and coastal areas where they play an important role in controlling plant pests,” Xerces says. “Large quantities of lady beetles (in the genus Hippodamia) are collected every year at overwinter sites in the Sierra Nevada and sold commercially.” While it may be cheap to buy a bag or more of ladybugs to patrol residential landscapes, it’ s difficult if not impossible to keep these miniature mercenaries from wandering. Adult beetles need to migrate before they start feeding or laying eggs, so they quickly head to parts unknown when released. Whitney Cranshaw, a professor and Extension entomologist with Colorado State University, has released lady beetles into his greenhouse several times to feed on aphid-infested plants, only to report negative results. “Twenty-four hours later I can find about six in the greenhouse after releasing a bag of 1,500,” Cranshaw said. “Which means 1,494 largely vanished somewhere in that period. And I do not see any laying eggs for a few weeks.” Mature ladybugs will feed on 20 to 25 aphids per day, but their late-stage larvae will consume 10 times that number, making them far more effective predators, he said. When improving habitat in your yard or garden, add plants that appeal to beneficial insects as they phase through all of their successive life cycles, Cranshaw said. Learn how to identify the insects as they mature. “Don’ t kill them just because you don’ t recognize them,” he said, a reference to the fierce-looking ladybug larvae. See Garden p. 2D

This undated photo shows a mantis eating a leaf-cutting insect taken near New Market, Va. Providing pollinator habitat is the best sustainable solution for biological pest control. This adult Praying Mantis shown here is an effective predator but indiscriminate in what it eats. Mantis will stalk any insect within reach, including bees and butterflies. Landscape in such a way that you can attract a variety of beneficial insects to your garden. (AP photo)

This 2018 photo provided by Joel Ninmann and UW-Madison University Housing shows a student finalist dorm room in Leopold Residence Hall that was part of the their annual Best Room Contest. To avoid overbuying and overpacking for dorm life, check the college website beforehand to see what's included and what's prohibited, and involve your student in the process, experts recommend. (AP photo)

Preparing your teen for college dorm life?

DON’T OVER-PACK By LISA A. FLAM Associated Press You’ ve shared a home for a lifetime and felt secure knowing that child of yours was just a bedroom away. Now, you’ re shipping your teenager off to begin a new chapter in an unfamiliar place, possibly hundreds of miles away — all without you. Dropping a child off at college for the first time can be an emotional transition. And in that overwhelming run-up to the eventual goodbye, overbuying and over-packing are easy mistakes to make as parents hope to inoculate their teens against every collegiate scenario. “Sometimes we don’ t know what to do with emotions,” so parents channel them into packing and shopping to feel productive, said Beth Miller, a coordinator for residence life at University of Wisconsin-Madison who has been involved in campus life for the past 17 years. “But sometimes parents are purchasing things based on emotion and not necessarily based on need.” It’ s natural to want to send your child with all the dorm supplies necessary to start college off right, and overbuying is “an expression of love,” says Mary Dell Harrington, cofounder of Grown & Flown , a website for parents of high school and college

This 2015 photo provided by Joel Ninmann and UW-Madison University Housing shows a student finalist dorm room in Witte Residence Hall that was part of the their annual Best Room Contest. To avoid overbuying and overpacking for dorm life, check the college website beforehand to see what's included and what's prohibited, and involve your student in the process, experts recommend. (AP photo) students. “But their success doesn’ t have anything to do with the perfect comforter,” she says. “It has to do with them actually doing the work and making friends and having a feeling of belonging. Those aren’ t things we can impact at all as their parents. What we can do is help with the comforter shopping.” Some packing tips from the experts:

Before the first set of twin XL sheets is even selected, the first stop on the road to buying just the right amount should be the college website. Many universities list the items and amenities that come with each room. Some include dimensions for the room, the underthe-bed space and the best size carpet for the space. They also list prohibited items (possibly certain appliances) and have a pack-

ing list. Check whether the room comes with a trash can or lamp. Is there a convenient printing center or does the student need a printer? Will your student walk down the hall, or across the quad, to do laundry? Some campuses allow twinkle lights, others don’ t. “Each one of these things will determine what your purchases will likely be,” HarSee Dorms p. 2D

Childhood home of ‘The Boss’ sells for $255,000 FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) —A childhood home in New Jersey where Bruce Springsteen lived for seven years has been sold for $255,000. The Asbury Park Press reports the two-family home at 39 Institute Street in Freehold was listed for $269,900 in November. The Springsteens lived on the left side of the house from 1955 to 1962. Springsteen wrote in his autobiography that he recalled being 7 years old in that house when he saw Elvis Presley appear on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1956.

The former home of the Springsteen family is seen in Freehold, N.J., Monday, July 9. The childhood home in New Jersey where Bruce Springsteen lived for seven years has been sold for $255,000. (AP photo)

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House to Home Mortgage Index 30-YEAR Rate-Fee/Pts.

15-YEAR Rate-Fee/Pt.

High rate

4.750

4.250

Low rate

4.375

3.750

Average rate

4.562

4.031

This graphic represents a Tuesday survey of regional lending institutions. Figures are based on rates at Range Bank, First Bank of Upper Michigan, the Marquette Community Federal Credit Union and mBank.

Garden from 1D While ladybugs are collected almost exclusively in the wild, most other predatory insects sold commercially are reared in insectaries, Cranshaw said. “Praying mantises are popular, but I’ m not high on them, either,” he said. “They’ re generalists and will eat anything out there, including bees and butterflies.” Cranshaw suggests using green lacewings, predatory midges and parasitic wasps for insect control. Look up “beneficial insectaries” for suppliers.

Steam features are hot in home appliances vacuum sealer in the appliance suite as well. Closets and laundry rooms are also getting steamed up. Lowe’ s spokesperson Megan Lewis says customers find the concept of cleaning with steam instead of chemicals appealing. CHI has a convenient valet steamer that would save time; hang your item, fill the tray with water, zip up the garment bag and turn it on. You can finish getting ready while the steamer does an outfit refresh. There are smaller portable steamers, too, like Joy Mangano’ s fabric steamer, which can be toted in a suitcase and comes in several colors. Conair’ s Turbo ExtremeSteam gets Good Housekeeping’ s top rating. Black & Decker’ s Advanced Steamer has an extra-long cord, which is handy for drapery, and has attachments for upholstery and delicate fabrics. In the laundry room, Samsung has a steam washer and dryer that Maynard says are performing well. Maytag and Electrolux also have versions. Steam washers heat water to a considerably higher temperature —over 200 degrees Fahrenheit —than regular hot water settings of about 170 degrees. To blast out stains and allergens like pet dander or pollen, and to thoroughly sanitize, steam may be desirable. Steam also softens fabrics, resulting in less wrinkling at the end of the wash cycle. Steam dryers perform a similar function by reducing wrinkling. Electrolux , Frigidaire and Whirlpool have models. Lewis says multi-purpose canister-style steam cleaners are also popular. “Ewbank’ s Steam Dynamo can be used on kitchen countertops, ovens, tiles and living room windows,” she says. “You can even use the large floor head on hard floors and car-

Online: For more about ladybugs and biological control of insects, see this University of Maine fact sheet: https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/7144e/ You can contact Dean Fosdick at dean-

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By KIM COOK Associated Press What hot in home appliances these days? That’ s a steamy story, say industry watchers. Across several categories —cookery, cleaning and personal care —steam features are the big news. “I first started seeing them in laundry products,” says Nigel Maynard, an editor based in Hyattsville, Maryland, who covers the kitchen, bath and architecture industries. “Then I started seeing them on dishwashers. Now they’ re everywhere.” Steaming has been used by professional operations like restaurants, cleaners and spas for years, and the technology is now available for consumer home products. Maynard posits that the appeal of steam is part of a larger trend toward outfitting the home with professional equipment. “Interest in cooking shows is at an all-time high, and people want to channel their inner celebrity chef. Buying these steam appliances —along with (other high performance gear) —is another way to feel like a pro in your house,” he says. Some experts believe that steam cooking is healthier because the nutrients and flavor of proteins, vegetables and grains are sealed in. “Not only can you prepare healthier meals,” says Wolf’ s marketing manager Jeannine Washkuhn, “but a true convection steam oven will monitor and adjust steam and airflow to prepare amazing roasts, reheat leftovers perfectly, and everything in between.” Wolf’ s oven combines convection and steam. A series of recipes pre-programmed into the oven means you can just load in the prepared food and push the button; the oven assesses which modes will yield the best results at the time you want everything ready. Wolf also has a steamer module with sous-vide capabilities that will proof bread dough and slow cook, and a multi-function countertop cooker. There’ s a

“Sometimes we’ re simply too triggerhappy,” Black said. “We’ re trying to control things we don’ t really need to control. Sometimes all you have to do is spray pests like aphids and spider mites off (with water) or use some insecticidal soap. “Be more attuned to natural systems,” he said.

Above, this undated photo provided by Sub-Zero and Wolf shows Wolf's M series convection steam oven, which combines the two methods in one. Unique digital technology senses the amount and size of food and adjusts cooking details. Below, this undated photo provided by CHI Steam shows CHI's Easy Steam, a hands-free clothes steamer. Hang the garment, fill the reservoir, and in under two minutes the steamer is done while you do other things. (AP photos)

ton recommends that families shop their closets first. “They don’ t have to rington said. Your child won’ t need — send their kid with all new or have room for —every- stuff to college,” she said. thing on the college pack- “It does get wrecked, and ing list, Harrington says. it’ s hard for kids to keep “These are all the millions things orderly and clean in of things your kid might a dorm room because it’ s possibly need,” Harrington such tight quarters.” Remember, the room says. “Like an alarm clock: Maybe your kid is doesn’ t have to be perfect accustomed to using their on day one. And parents, so full of hope and excitephone as an alarm clock.” When shopping, focus ment for their child on on your child’ s needs for move-in day, have many their specific dorm room, ways to tell their children Harrington advises. Get they love and care about the basics and a few ex- them without spending antras, and then plan on run- other dime or making anning to the store after other trip to the car. “Show it through a hug, move-in to pick up a few helpful items, like a hook show it through a text mesfor that wet towel or a fan sage, show it through an if it’ s hot. Of course, stu- email or a letter that you dents can order online as leave them on their desk,” Miller said. “You can well. Get your child involved. show them all of that with“Have students lead the out the physical and finanway,” Miller says. “Ask cial burden of over-purthem what they think they chasing and over-packing.” will need.” To save precious dorm Lisa A. Flam is a news space, roommates should talk about what they’ re and lifestyles reporter in bringing to avoid duplica- New York. Follow her on tion, and check what sup- Twitter and Facebook . plies a dorm may provide, like vacuum cleaners and microwaves. Rather than thinking about what the student will need for the school year, Miller recommends bring1900 Presque Isle Ave. ing enough for the first 228-7255 two weeks. That means students don’ t necessarily FEATURED PROPERTY need their warmest coat if the cold isn’ t due to arrive before a family weekend or trip home. And don’ t forget to bring a few things that make college feel like 23 E Nicolet, Mqt home, like photos or Beautiful 5 bedroom 2.5 bath home in Shiras Hills with lake views. posters. Enjoy the Four Season sunroom, Students should skip balcony off the Master bedroom, anything on the list that Schwalbach Kitchen, two fireplaces, two car attached they haven’ t used at home, garage and so much more! with some exceptions, (1108511) Reduced! $329,900 Miller says. Those include 1809 Gray St, Mqt items that will help with a Move right in to this completely roommate issue, like updated turn key 4 bedroom earplugs and an eye mask. 2 bathroom home! Huge family Or, for students who need room, new master suite with walk closet, open concept kitchen, all to walk down the hall to innew carpeting and so much more! (1106943) Reduced! $185,900 the bathroom, a shower caddy, shower shoes and 213 Timberlane, Choc. something to cover up Beautiful turn key 3 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch style home in a with are recommended. subdivision with a spacious To save money, Harring- lovely living room, updated kitchen, wood fireplace in the finished basement and more! (1107468) $229,900

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Choose your home, choose your style! Each home is move in ready, in the fully established Harlow Farms condominium development. All are newer builds & boast beautiful landscaping, decking & patios. Centrally located in Marquette, these condos are just minutes from shopping, grocery stores, downtown & the lake! Association fees include landscape care and snow removal at only $200/month. This is the only condo neighborhood in Marquette to feature a community center, a pergola pocket park and a tot park. With highly efficient appliances, on average, homeowners pay less than $50/month for heat. Each condo includes high end finishes. Prices: $298,500; $320,000; $399,000 respectively MLS#s: 1108797; 1109125; 1108422 respectively

Listed by: Jennifer Cosco (906) 250-5548 Shown by: Corie Richley; Theresa Hunter; Michelle Trawick Phone: 285-0585; 250-1981; 360-5899 respectively

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Stunning home on almost 9 acres in Tilden Twp. 4 bedrooms, master bath, bar, sauna & so much more in the beautiful 4,000 sq. ft. living space. $304,999

Lovely 5 bedroom home in a great subdivision with open concept living with a finished basement and sauna. $222,500

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Saturday, July 14, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 504 Brookstone Cr., Marquette

Saturday, July 14, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 515 Brookstone Cr., Marquette

Directions: McClellan Ave. to Wilson Rd., turn left onto Brookstone

This beautiful home was built in 2010 and backs up against the Harlow Conservation land with beautiful views out the back windows and deck and patio. On the main floor you’ll find 2 bedrooms and 2 baths along with a beautiful open concept kitchen, dining and living area. The main floor laundry doubles as a mudroom coming in from the attached 2-car garage that is fully drywalled and insulated. On the lower level, you’ll find an area pre-plumbed for a third bath, a walk out patio through sliding glass doors and 2 egress windows, making this a very suitable space for a rec room, additional bedrooms or left as is for a work shop space. Brookstone is a fully established condominium development and truly is an exceptional place to live. It feels like the country, far from the hustle and bustle of town, yet Econo is only two minutes away. $320,000 MLS#: 1109125

Move in ready, like new, this low maintenance ranch style condo features no steps at all! Highlights of this 3 bedroom (1 is non-conforming) 2 bath home include neutral colors/decor, hardwood floors, open concept kitchen, dining, and living area that also boasts a gas fireplace. There’s also central air, a beautiful back patio and landscaping in the backyard as well as a fully insulated and drywalled garage with cabinets to stay. The kitchen is bright and airy with all stainless steel appliances and convenient island with breakfast bar. The master suite offers a dedicated bath with custom tile shower and large walk-in closet. This well crafted and charming duet condominium home is just a short walk from all of the stunning Harlow Farms hike and bike trails that connect to the Iron Ore Heritage Trail and the Marquette South Trails, and is nestled just behind the beautiful community center with it’s patio and flower garden. $298,500 MLS#: 1108797

Live a life of luxury and relaxation on the edge of the Harlow Farms Conservation Land in your like new, 3 bed, 3 bath, stand alone home with beautiful landscaping, back deck and huge custom stamped patio. EVERY SINGLE DETAIL was thought of! Some of these details include self-watering window boxes, the entire home is wired for sound in each room, the garage features high gloss marine coat water sealant & epoxy floor & a wine cellar in the lower level storage room! To boot, the lower level features a rec room with wet bar. There is not another home like this in the entire Brookstone neighborhood. The cream of the crop for those that expect the best! $399,000 MLS#: 1108422

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21714 Petticoat Lake Road Michigamme

6917 Silver Bay Road Republic Beautifully restored vintage Log Cabin on delightful Silver Bay on the Michigamme River MLS#: 1109432

Three bedroom/two bath on private Petticoat Lake for under $200k. Well maintained home with new roof, flooring, indoor sauna, and with 200+ feet of frontage.

MLS#: 1108728

12651 Goodreau Road L’Anse 140 acres of rolling hardwoods on the Huron River with a solid, log hunting camp MLS#: 1108668

$149,500 BOB SULLIVAN

$195,000 NATHAN BRABON

$199,900 ROB SULLIVAN

54 Blue Road Champion

W504 Co Road 426 Arnold

8298 W Swanson Road Iron Mountain

Five bedroom/four bath home on Lake Michigamme with over 641 feet of frontage MLS#: 1108908

Custom built log home on 22 acres on the north branch of the Ford River MLS#: 1108256

Country home on 194 acres of beautiful farm land, wooded hunting land, brook trout stream and just minutes from Iron Mountain

$339,900 BOB SULLIVAN

$395,000 BRIAN OLSON

$299,500 BOB SULLIVAN

N8969 Deerton Road Deerton

3557 Co Rd FFB Champion

908 Blackbird Lane Republic

MLS#: 1108989

New price! Four bedroom/three bath log home on the Laughing Whitefish River MLS#: 1107297

Year round access on a private Estate-type property with approximately 700’ of frontage on Fish Lake. Now explore this listing in 3D view. New price!

$384,900 ROB SULLIVAN

$430,000 NATHAN BRABON

$229,900 BOB SULLIVAN

TBD Silver Creek Road Marquette

TBD Yellow Dog 550 Marquette

2718 Pike Lake Trail Gwinn

$70,000 BOB SULLIVAN/NATHAN BRABON

Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn in Curtis is well known and an extremely popular bed and breakfast, restaurant, bar, and gift shop on the shore of Big Manistique Lake

MLS#: 1084633

MLS#: 1109420

Beautiful 2.5 acre waterfront building site with nearly 450 ft of frontage on Silver Creek MLS#: 1106565

N4950 Manistique Lakes (aka H-33) Road , Curtis

Superb lake front cottage in Marquette County with 74 acres on Sundog Lake at a new price!

Peaceful cabin tucked among the towering maples on a beautiful 24 acre parcel of paradise on the legendary Yellow Dog River MLS#: 1108456

Meticulously maintained home or cabin on all sports Pike Lake. New price! MLS#: 1107781

$65,000 BRIAN OLSON

$149,900 BRIAN OLSON

25377 Campsite Drive Michigamme

433 Green Garden Road Marquette

MLS#: 1099205

Three level, three bedroom cottage on Beaufort Lake MLS#: 1109366

$749,900 SUE FELDHAUSER

$143,000 NATHAN BRABON

Three bedroom home in Chocolay Township on the Chocolay River MLS#: 1108784

$189,900 BOB SULLIVAN

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4961 37.25 Lane, Rock Call this place home or camp-- you will love the beautiful setting on 40 acres with fields, forests, peace and quiet.

$139,900

166 Pine Street, Republic Perfect family home with so much curb appeal only blocks away from the Republic Michigamme School

$239,900 MLS#: 1106885 SUE FELDHAUSER

MLS#: 1109393

BRIAN OLSON

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40 Acres, Co Road 432 Rock MLS#: 1109358

$99,000 ROB SULLIVAN

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