NEBRASKAland Magazine is dedicated to outstanding photography and informative writing with an engaging mix of articles and photos highlighting Nebraska’s outdoor activities, parklands, wildlife, history and people.
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Last issue's winner of the Visitor drawing was Merlin Miles of Fremont, Nebraska, who found the silverfish on page 55. Readers are encouraged to contact NEBRASKAland within 10 days after this issue's publication with the correct page number and name of this issue's "Visitor" – a critter found in Nebraska. We will then gather the correct entries and draw one to win a NEBRASKAland mug. To enter each month, write: NEBRASKAland Visitor 2200 North 33rd Street Lincoln, NE 68503 Or e-mail: Tim.Reigert@Nebraska. gov with "Visitor" in the subject line of the message. HINT: This issue's visitor is not on page 3, 14, 23, 42, 43, 45, 46-51, or 68 (back cover). NEBRASKAland Visitor Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) are common household pests, frequently found in basements. The insect is 1 ⁄3 to 1 ⁄2 inches long, with two long antennae on its head and three tail-like appendages on its posterior. Their bodies are slender, carrot-shaped, and silver to gray in color. Silverfish prefer foods high in protein, sugars and starches, including cereal, flour, fabrics, and glue and paste. They will even feed on wallpaper and book bindings. Silverfish prefer high humidity and cool, dark spaces, and are active at night. They are considered a nuisance pest, usually causing very little real damage. Control is often accomplished by making changes to their habitat. Fix any leaky plumbing and use a dehumidifier to reduce moisture. Seal cracks and crevices, and get rid of old papers and boxes where silverfish may hide. Finally, remove food sources from damp areas or place in sealed containers. Special thanks to Julie Van Meter, State Entomologist, Nebraska Department of Agriculture. October 21-22 DeSoto October Muzzleloader Deer Hunting season October 21-22 Youth Pheasant, Quail and Partridge Hunting season statewide October 24 Deer Hunting Workshop Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, Lincoln October 26 Duck and Coot Hunting seasons open in Zone 3 October 27 Trunk or Treat Windmill State Recreation Area, Gibbon October 27-31 Camp and Treat Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area, McCook October 28 Pheasant, Quail and Partridge Hunting seasons open statewide October 28 Trunk and Treat Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, Fort Calhoun October 28 Kayak Kids Essay Contest Awards Ceremony Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area, McCook October 28 Haunted Hike Night Windmill State Recreation Area, Gibbon October 29 Deer Processing Class Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, Fort Calhoun October 29 Archery and Firearm Bull Elk Hunting seasons close October 29 Antlerless Elk Hunting private land and public land seasons close October 30 Dark Goose Hunting Season opens in East, Platte River, Panhandle and Niobrara Units October 30 Dove (all species) Hunting season closes October 31 Eurasian Collared-dove Only Hunting season opens October 31 Raccoon and Virginia Opossum Hunting seasons close October 31 Bullfrog season closes Ponca State Park's Hallowfest is a popular event in northeastern Nebraska. food sourc ar a eas con Special thanks to Julie Pheasant hunting in Holt and Antelope counties. OCTOBER 2017 • NEBRASKAland 23