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Pests in the Urban Landscape
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Excluding Seasonal Nuisance Pests from Structures
As temperatures drop and seasonal moisture returns to California, some pests may seek shelter or...
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Figure 1. Boxelder bug adult and nymphs.
Figure 2. Brown marmorated stink bug adult (top) and nymph (bottom).
Figure 3. Install door sweeps to keep pests out.
Figure 4. Use caulk or sealant to block small openings.
Avoid Pruning Apricots and Cherries in Cool Season
Most people think about pruning fruit trees during the winter since the branch structure is most...
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Figure 1. Oozing produced by fungal infection of a cherry branch pruned during a previous cool season.
Figure 2. A cross-cut into the infected branch reveals a large fungal canker in the wood; the infection continues into the trunk.
Figure 2. A cross-cut into the infected branch reveals a large fungal canker in the wood; the infection continues into the trunk.
Dormant Sprays for Peach Leaf Curl
Winter is a key time for gardeners to take preventive actions against peach leaf curl in some areas...
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Foliage damaged by peach leaf curl.
Foliage damaged by peach leaf curl.
Lizards!
Although some lizards eat plants, most lizards feed on insects. In California, the most common...
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Western fence lizard.
