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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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”Every turtle looked happy to be here and that says a lot.”

- Ashely E. (via Facebook)

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