Animal Control Corner

Weston's Animal Control Officer Karen O'Reilly has posted helpful tips, FAQs, and other items of interest regarding Weston's wildlife, farm animals, and house pets.

May 10

Bees, Bees, We Need More Bees.

Posted on May 10, 2021 at 2:01 PM by Kara Fleming

This is a non-traditional ACO blog post as tending to a honey bee swarm does not fall under the duties and actions of an Animal Control Officer; however, the honey bee technically falls under the Kingdom Animalia and warmer weather brings us bee season. Honey bee colonies are dying in record numbers in Massachusetts. These incredibly important insects and by most accounts, 70% of all U.S. crops depend on pollination by honey bees. 

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Apr 21

Hello from ACO O'Reilly! Springtime in Weston.

Posted on April 21, 2021 at 2:09 PM by Kara Fleming

Meet Karen O'Reilly, Weston's new Animal Control Officer. In her first blog entry, ACO O'Reilly talks about spring wildlife. 

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May 12

What is Wildlife Doing in the Springtime?

Posted on May 12, 2020 at 10:41 AM by Kara Fleming

What is wildlife doing in the spring time? If you missed the baby wildlife post last year, here is a recap with some new info, too!

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