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Tips to minimize mosquitoes in your backyard

News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen and Elisa DiStefano visited Hicks Nurseries to get tips on how to minimize mosquitoes in your backyard.

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Mar 20, 2020, 11:11 AM

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News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen and Elisa DiStefano visited Hicks Nurseries to get tips on how to minimize mosquitoes in your backyard.
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