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The FlySpotter© software was developed to provide a house fly monitoring system that is simple, efficient, and reliable over time.  Since the 1970’s, “Spot cards” or 4 x 6 inch blank white index cards have been used by researchers to monitor house fly activity at animal facilities.  Spot cards …

 Summer in the Central Valley is hot, hot, hot. As I try to stay cool during the relentless heat, my thoughts turn to fall, one of my favorite times of year. Fall brings with it the welcome cooler weather, the beauty of the turning leaves and thoughts of pumpkins, spiced cider, and cuddling up in my…

 California is often called the “Golden State” because of its Gold Rush history, the golden California poppy (our state flower) which can cover the foothills and valleys in the spring months, and the golden-brown colors the state’s wild grasses become during the summer months. Many people are not aware…

Seems like every time I go to the nursery, there are new things to buy – and I’m not talking about the plants. This is especially true when it comes to soil amendments. Some of these packaged materials are helpful. Worm castings are packed with millions of beneficial microbes. Leaf mold boosts nutrients…

Note: This article was previously published in 2018. We are rerunning it because we are noticing this happening in many gardens right now.Client's Request: Why no tomatoes? Starting to get lots of flowers but almost NO tomatoes? Plants look very healthy. I live in central Contra Costa County.MGCC Help Desk…