Posts Tagged: control

Backyard Helpers

Praying mantids are well-known predators we often see lurking around gardens, landscapes, and...

Adult mantis. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

Adult mantis. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

Bristly Oxtongue Lives Up to its Name

This summer, you may have noticed what looks like a large dandelion plant covered in blisters...

Removing Poison Oak

Before hiking, backpacking, or camping, people are warned to avoid poison oak. But what should you...

Summer Spider Sightings

When you see spiders in your garden, you may wonder if they can hurt you or your pets. The good...

Managing Weedy Grasses

[From the Spring issue of the UC IPM Retail Nursery & Garden Center News] “I hate...

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