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As of January 1, 2025, popular lawn and garden pesticides belonging to the neonicotinoid class, can no longer be used by home gardeners on outdoor fruit trees, lawns, or ornamental plants in California.
Entomologist Marlin Rice, who interviews "living legends" for the American Entomologist, a publication of the Entomological Society of America (ESA), uses a question-and-answer format in his popular Legends' column to connect with and draw out his subjects.
Happy winter fellow gardeners, I hope this message finds you well! Last summer we asked Stanislaus County residents to take a quick survey if they have taken one of our classes, visited our booth at a local event, or spoke to us on our Help Line regarding a gardening question.