Posts Tagged: sanitation

Quarantine Baking and Kitchen Pests

As many people you know have turned to baking during quarantine, it is likely that ingredients such as flour will continue to be in high demand. While you may be tempted to stock up when you find these ingredients, you should also consider how to...

Spring Cleaning for Pest Prevention

Spring has arrived and with many Californians at home due to local coronavirus directives, now could be an opportune time for some spring cleaning. This annual ritual also has the benefit of preventing and reducing indoor pests. Cleaning and...

Winter is Coming- IPM Tips for Yard and Garden

Days are getting shorter and evenings cooler as winter approaches. Sweater weather also means a change in the to-do list around the yard. Here are a few things to consider when preparing your landscapes and gardens for winter. Frost Protect...

Reduce Clutter to Reduce Pests

Most of us have clutter we've hidden away in closets, drawers, garages, or in other storage space. Although you may not have the time or energy to go through these excess “stuff” and cluttered areas, we have an incentive for you: pest...

This cluttered garage has many hiding spaces for pests. [A. Schellman]

Cluttered garage has many hiding spaces for pests. [A. Schellman]

It’s Time to Prepare Your Landscape for Winter!

Now is the time to prepare your garden and landscape for winter. The simple tasks recommended below will help prevent perennial weeds, insect pests, and certain disease pathogens so these problems don't get established and become difficult...