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Take Your Yard Back with Help from the Mosquito Squad by ERINN CRIDER special events like weddings, the Mosquito squad Anyone who has spent a season in North can also apply a 24-48 hour barrier spray with Carolina knows that mosquitoes are hardly scarce added repellents for stinging insects before guests in the region. It is not an unfamiliar situation that arrive to ensure a pest free day. as the sun starts to set and the sky erupts with "When we come out to spray a yard, 90 percent colors, the beauty of the night may be corrupted of mosquitoes will be eliminated and families will by the eruption of mosquitoes. It doesn't have be able to enjoy their yard again," Reinhardt said. to be that way, however. There is a company There are many advantages to having an entire dedicated to helping families reclaim their yards yard protected as opposed to layering on bug from the bloodsucking pests, The Mosquito spray before every outing. Squad. "It is healthier than applying chemicals directly Paul Reinhardt, the owner of Mosquito Squad to the body. The spray is put on the surrounding in Fayetteville, has a passion for getting rid of foliage and it is healthier and more effective. It mosquitoes. He says that it is important to control allows people to use the outdoors again and it these pests. greatly reduces the chance of disease." Reinhardt "There is a rampant outbreak and the explains. mosquitoes are one of the deadliest predators on Though it is especially designed to kill earth. Their bites result in more than 2 million The Mosquito Squad is a local company that can get rid of what mosquitoes, the bug spray applied to gardens and deaths a year," he said. bugs you. yards gets rid of many other pests as well. Ticks Female mosquitoes bite humans in order to get are another major disease-spreading pest that the blood they need for their reproductive cycle. can be eliminated from homes. Known to cause Unfortunately, besides leaving itchy annoying Lyme Disease and other diseases, ticks causes serious health issues in tens of bumps, these attacks can also lead to the spread of diseases such as the West thousands of people each year. These parasitic arachnids are common in any Nile Virus and Malaria. wooded or grassy area, but can be eliminated with the use of a barrier spray or On the Mosquito Squad website there are many do-it-yourself tips such as misting system. The Mosquito Squad has more tips on how to removing standing water and planting catnip, citronella or a few other plants get rid of mosquitoes and ticks on the website. that mosquitoes naturally hate. If that is not enough to protect a yard, calling a For more information or to schedule a visit from the mosquito elimination expert is the next best thing to do. There are several options for yard treatments such as barrier sprays which last mosquito squad visit http:// ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer. fayetteville.mosquitoesquad.com or for an average of 21 days, misting systems, which periodically mist foliage with COMMENTS? Editor@upandcombug repellent and even all-natural options that can be applied every 14 days. For call 910-779-2656. ingweekly.com. FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Finding Money for College by HARPER SHACKELFORD be paid back. How many times have you thought about going to college, only to Employer Grants: Inquire with your employer about employer have your dreams put on hold because you could not figure out how help with funding for your education. Many employers consider to pay for it? The information below will explain how you can turn helping their employees with education expenses a worthwhile those educational dreams into reality and offers solutions that you expense because employees' job skills will become enhanced or might explore for paying for college. upgraded through education. First of all, let's compare the costs of education. Per 12 credit Private loans: Students can easily access a listing of providers of hours of education Fayetteville Technical Community College tuition and fees cost $903; state universities cost $3165.38; and private educational loans through an Internet search. Remember, private institutions cost $5102. loans are monies that must be paid back, and loans incur interest. FTCC offers several college transfer options. If you graduate Workforce Development: The Workforce Development Center from FTCC with a two-year college transfer degree and have met is a service provided through the state of North Carolina that will the requirements of our statewide agreement with the university pay tuition for individuals who are trying to upgrade their workforce system, you will enter the university as a first-semester junior. As skills. http://www.faytechcc.edu/institutional_effectiveness/ you can see, FTCC is your affordable alternative for your first two Finding money for college might be wfdfrequentlyaskedquestions.aspx years of college. Centralized Tuition Military Assistance: Many active duty easier than you think. With that said, how do you pay for classes at FTCC? Take a soldiers qualify for tuition assistance. Check with your educational moment to consider your options below. officer to see how you qualify. Grants: Grant funds are generally given based on financial need. Students do not Veteran's Benefits: If you are a veteran or the dependent of a veteran, you have to pay back any grant funds received. may qualify for certain benefits to include the payment of tuition and fees. For Scholarships: Scholarship funding is given to students based on different criteria, more information, visit the FTCC veteran's website at: http://www.faytechcc.edu/ such as need, merit, or other specific requirements. Students do not have to pay veterans_services. back scholarship funds. Clubs, Organizations and Churches: Many clubs, organizations, and churches William D. Ford Loans: Loans disbursed through the William D. Ford Loan offer scholarship programs. Program help provide students with financial funding for education, but students Would you like to know more about the options above? Visit the must pay back the loan money which incurs interest. FTCC Financial Aid Website at www.faytechcc.edu/financial_aid/types_ Payment Plan: FTCC offers a payment plan that breaks up the cost of college of_aid.aspx. Act now to ensure that you HARPER SHACKELFORD, Dean of into a series of four payments. have completed the necessary steps to Enrollment Management at FTCC Short-term loans: FTCC offers to students who are applying for financial aid but pay for college. FTCC is pleased to serve COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomhave not yet completed the entire financial aid process a short-term loan, which must and be your school of choice! ingweekly.com. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM AUG. 28 - SEPT 3, 2013 UCW 11