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North Haven Village Employs Weevils to Combat Invasive Weed

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The Mile-a-Minute vine is characterized by its triangular leaves and thorny stem, which has been known to grow six inches in a single day. It can overrun and smother any vegetation in its path.
The Mile-a-Minute vine is characterized by its triangular leaves and thorny stem, which has been known to grow six inches in a single day. It can overrun and smother any vegetation in its path.
Weevils, like this one pictured here, are being used in North Haven Village to combat the Mile-a-Minute weed.
Weevils, like this one pictured here, are being used in North Haven Village to combat the Mile-a-Minute weed.
Weevils, like this one pictured here, are being used in North Haven Village to combat the Mile-a-Minute weed.

The Mile-a-Minute vine is characterized by its triangular leaves and thorny stem, which has been known to grow six inches in a single day. It can overrun and smother any vegetation in its path.

Weevils, like this one pictured here, are being used in North Haven Village to combat the Mile-a-Minute weed.

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