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For optimal spring cleaning, don’t limit your efforts to dust and grime. Be mindful of the pests that might be hiding in the kitchen, pantry, garage, bedrooms and closets. Pests can hitchhike into homes on infested food from the grocery store. The insects are so small, consumers might not notice until…
Whether the pest you face is plant or animal, remember safety first. Read labels thoroughly before opening containers that hold garden chemicals.TasksCheck drip and sprinkler systems – clean filters, check emitters, fix leaks, and re‐set timers.Watch for Western grapeleaf skeletonizer. Use Bacillus…
"Mosquitoes are considered to be the deadliest animals on Earth because the diseases they transmit claim at least a million human lives every year globally."So wrote a young mosquito researcher in his research publication, "Linking Mosquito Ecology, Traits, Behavior, and Disease Transmission,"…
Keep your Roses healthy all summer long!Join our UC Master Garden Rose Team for an informative ZOOM workshop that will answer your many rose care questions. The Rose Team will provide research-based information on how and why you should prune your roses, what you can do about disease and pesky bugs, when you…
Learn how to grow and dry fresh herbs and spices, brew herbal tea, and use plants to make your cooking more flavorful. Take home free seed packets to start your own herb garden!
