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Don't leave those jack o'lanterns or pumpkins out for wildlife to eat
The agency is urging everyone to properly dispose of their jack o'lanterns and pumpkins this holiday season rather than leave them out for wildlife to eat.
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The agency is urging everyone to properly dispose of their jack o'lanterns and pumpkins this holiday season rather than leave them out for wildlife to eat.
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