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Arizona wildlife experts warn against pumpkin Halloween decor
Original: Arizona wildlife experts advise against using pumpkins as Halloween decor
Wildlife experts in Arizona are advising residents not to leave pumpkins out as Halloween decorations. Discarded pumpkins can attract wildlife such as javelina, coyotes and rodents into neighborhoods, creating conflicts between animals and people. Officials are urging residents to remove or properly dispose of decorative pumpkins after the holiday instead of leaving them outdoors.
Why now: Seasonal Halloween guidance prompting residents to reconsider how they decorate and dispose of pumpkins
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