Posts Tagged: garden

Abiotic Problems of Tomato

  Originally published in the Summer 2021 issue of Utah Pest News.  Many problems that gardeners experience with tomato plants are not related to insect pests or diseases. Rather, they are associated with adverse growing...

Aphid-eating Insects

“Aphids are really bad this year!” This is what we've been hearing on social media and from many home gardeners. Aphids can curl leaves, stunt plant growth, and make a mess by the sticky honeydew they exude. Some aphid species create galls...

How to Use Pesticides Safely

February is a month where we celebrate and acknowledge many things: Black History Month, Valentine's Day, Groundhog Day, President's Day, and others. But did you know February is also National Pesticide Safety Education Month? While pesticide safety is...

Garden and Landscape Books On Sale

Give the gift of knowledge this holiday season! Save up to 60% on select UC ANR gardening and landscape pest management publications now through December 11.     Pests of the Garden and Small Farm, 3rd Edition   This...

Landscaping Tips for November

With the recent time change along with a change in temperatures, landscaping practices for pests need some adjusting too. We're sharing a few recommended tasks to help prevent insect pests, diseases, and environmental disorders in landscapes. Looking for...

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