Arizona wildlife officials warn against pumpkin Halloween decorations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 01:42 · Archive

Arizona wildlife officials urge residents not to use pumpkins as Halloween decorations because they attract wildlife.

Arizona wildlife officials are advising residents against using pumpkins and gourds as outdoor Halloween decorations. They warn that festive displays could attract hungry wildlife to residential areas as the holiday approaches.

The officials have not specified which species of wildlife are drawn to pumpkins or what measures residents should take instead to decorate their homes for Halloween.

How it is being reported

• Arizona wildlife experts advise against using pumpkins as Halloween decorKOLD · 5 Oct, 23:39
• Arizona wildlife experts advise against using pumpkins as Halloween decorAzfamily · 5 Oct, 23:39

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