Cockroaches are high on homeowners’ list of most despised pests, and the mere sight of one dashing across your kitchen floor is enough to send a shiver down your spine. But aside from invading your home in search of food and refuge, these unsightly creatures ... Read More
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10 Ways to Discover the Great Outdoors
Summer is in full-swing – even though it looks and feels significantly different this year. While you may be trading your beach or international vacation ...
Deck the Halls with these 12 Plants
Holiday plants bring the smells and colors of the season to your favorite spaces, be it under the mistletoe, next to the Christmas tree or ...
Fresh Herbs to “Spice Up” Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, no need to add extra spices to your shopping list. We’ve rounded up the best, easy-to-care for herbs to take your favorite dish, ...
Aiming for a Mosquito-Free Fourth of July
Written by: Robin L. Tabuchi, Research Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley. Summer is in full swing! I like to celebrate the season gathering with good friends, good food and of course, fireworks! Let’s celebrate the fourth of July with a bang; not a bunch of bites. ... Read More
Stay Vigilant for Ticks All Summer Long
While Lyme Disease Awareness Month (May) may be coming to an end soon, tick season is merely just beginning. Read through some previous tick posts below to learn more about how to protect yourself and your loved ones this summer! Control Ticks to Control Lyme Disease Trivia ... Read More
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about ticks and ways to prevent them?
Ticks are especially prevalent this time of year. Do you know how to prevent them? Read below and find out how tick savvy you are. Ticks carry disease, but they won’t kill you. True or False? False. Ticks can kill you, but only if you do not ... Read More
A Mild Winter Means More Fair Weather Foes
Written by: Robin L. Tabuchi, Research Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley. For many of us across America, the winter was mild, especially here in California. My two dogs loved this warmer weather because it meant more hikes, visits to the beach and impromptu stops at the ... Read More
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about fertilizing your lawn?
Your lawn and garden gets hungry too! Fertilizer provides the ideal food to your lawn but many don’t know when or how often it should be done. How fertilizer savvy are you? Read below and find out! It is best to fertilize your lawn at the ... Read More
Top Cleaning and Pruning Pointers for Your Lawn and Garden
Written by Kelli Howland Have you noticed the days getting longer? Have you slipped outside without a jacket, as you see the sky brighten? In most areas, the thermometer is not dipping quite as low at night and it’s not just you and the neighbors noticing. ... Read More
Don’t Bring Bed Bugs Back as Souvenirs
Written by: Robin L. Tabuchi, Research Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley. For many of us, summer vacation means spending time with family and friends, relaxing and travelling. Although I love travelling, there’s one pest I don’t look forward to sharing my vacation with; the infamous, ... Read More
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about poison ivy?
Rumors are always spiraling on how to ditch the poison ivy itch. How poison ivy savvy are you? Read below and find out! Once a poison ivy plant dies, it is no longer toxic. True or False? False. We all know this irritating plant can cause a ... Read More
Control Ticks to Control Lyme Disease
Long History and High Rates Lyme disease doesn’t just occur at high rates in Connecticut – the disease was named after the Connecticut community of Lyme. Now, more than three decades since the cluster of disease sufferers in Lyme inspired the name, the disease continues ... Read More