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If 'You've Been Stung,' That's A Good Thing For Mary Murphy Kids

Want a swarm of hornets in your yard? Yeah, you do. Proceeds from the Mary T. Murphy School PTA's fundraiser go directly to students.

BRANFORD, CT —At least these are "junior" hornets.

The Parent Teacher Association at Mary T. Murphy School hope to send a swarm of hornets across many Branford front yards.

Proceeds from the PTA's fundraiser "go directly" to students at the school.

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(It's not an actual living, breathing, buzzing, stinging swarm, but you knew that, right?)

Here's how to send a "swarm" and how to protect your lawn from one.

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Send a swarm to a family member, friend or neighbor for a one-time donation of $20 by submitting a request via email at MTMPTA@gmail.com with your name, email address, phone number, the name and address of where to send your swarm and a message to the swarm recipient.

Don't want a swarm? Get insurance to protect your lawn from an invasion for a one-time donation of $25 by also emailing MTMPTA@gmail.com.

Any questions? Contact Kristen Morgillo at MTMPTA@gmail.com.

Photos provided by Mary T. Murphy PTA
Photos provided by Mary T. Murphy PTA

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