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Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons
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- Use organic chemicals, insecticide-Safer Soap brands or Wondercide brand. Natural fertilizers, many different options available online.
- Cover window wells, basement steps and all holes on your property.
- Store crab traps inside and use safe legal TED doors on all crab traps in use.
- Use barbless circle hooks when fishing.
- Put out a low water-dish in shady location on hot days.
- No balloons, straws or single-use plastics.
- Do not boat in low waters.
- Watch your dog, even a minor turtle injury from your dog can kill the turtles. Get help.
- Look under the car tires before pulling out.
- Cut lawn mid-day with blade 8" or above.
- Watch driving April - October. They are active at dawn and dusk, mostly after rain.
- Please clean up your fishing gear and dispose of it properly, as it kills many marine species!
- Please cut up 6-pack holders before trashing.
- If you hook a turtle do not cut line. Get help.
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