Posts Tagged: cultural control

Houseplant Pests

Like outdoor plants, houseplants can also experience pest problems. Did you know that too much or too little watering is the most common way that houseplants die? They can also suffer from too much or too little light, incorrect fertilization, and a...

Nonchemical Alternatives for Weed Management

Weeds in the landscape can be tough to manage. But there are many options for weed management using an integrated approach that combines nonchemical and chemical methods. Identification: Start by identifying the weeds you want to manage. UC IPM has...

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

[From the UC Weed Science blog] In what has been dubbed “dandelion-gate,” members of the Washington State legislature spent 20 minutes complaining about weeds on the capital's lawn. “In all the years I've been here I've never seen so...

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