Advice to Grow By

Pests in the Urban Landscape

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  Can I Use Vinegar to Control Weeds?

  Acetic acid, also known as vinegar, is used in products for weed control. Many people choose it because it is natural. However, acetic acid can damage skin and eyes, especially at concentrations commonly found in weed killers. What is the difference...

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  By National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
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  What are exotic and invasive pests?

  Exotic and invasive pests threaten California's natural environments, agricultural production, structures, landscapes and gardens.  Exotic pests are organisms introduced into an area beyond their natural range and become pests in the new...

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  By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
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  Urban Pesticides, Fertilizers, and Water Quality

  Pesticides and fertilizers applied around homes, residential or commercial landscapes, school sites, and other areas can enter our creeks, rivers, and oceans, degrading water quality. While pesticides and fertilizers can be useful in controlling pests...

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  By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
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