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Healthy Lawns—Caring for established lawns

WebLawn care for established lawns. No two lawns are exactly alike. Lawns may differ by turf species, soil type, climate, location, how they are used, and how they are maintained. …

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Pesticides: Safe and Effective Use in the Home and Landscape …

WebTherefore, you would use (600 square feet/1000 square feet) X 2 oz. = 0.6 X 2 oz. = 1.2 oz. of herbicide to treat the entire lawn. You also must calculate how much water you need …

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Lawn Diseases: Prevention and Management Guidelines--UC IPM

WebConditions favoring disease: excess thatch and mat along with cool temperatures (60°–70°F); wet soil conditions. Prevention: reduce shading and improve soil aeration …

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Citrus: Identifying Diseases and Disorders of Leaves and …

WebCitrus canker (Bacterial canker) (636 KB, PDF) Identification tip: Circular, scabby lesions develop on fruit, both sides of leaves, and on twigs. Lesions on fruit and leaves are …

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Cockroaches Management Guidelines--UC IPM

WebIncrease ventilation where condensation is a problem. Vacuum cracks and crevices to remove food and debris. Be sure surfaces where food or beverages have been spilled …

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UC IPM Educational Materials: Free Publications

WebIntegrated Pest Management for Small Grains Addenda. This 8-page collection of addenda, available free as a PDF, accompanies the manual, Integrated Pest Management for …

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Healthy Lawns—Fertilizers vs. soil amendments

WebFertilizers vs. soil amendments. Fertilizers improve the supply of nutrients in the soil, directly affecting plant growth. Soil amendments improve a soil's physical condition (e.g. soil …

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Invasive Plants--UC IPM

WebInvasive plants are a distinct group of weeds that occur in natural habitats. The purpose of this Pest Note is to clarify how invasive plants differ from common garden and …

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UC IPM Publication: The Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides

WebPublished 2016 · Publication 3324 · 386 pages. This completely revised edition, published in November 2016, provides detailed information for training employees to select, use, …

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Houseplant Problems Management Guidelines--UC IPM

WebA lack of flowers on a houseplant expected to bloom may indicate improper nighttime temperatures (too low or too high) or inadequate light (duration, intensity, or both). Soft …

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Fleas Management Guidelines--UC IPM

WebCat fleas, Ctenocephalides felis, are the most common ectoparasite on domestic cats and dogs (Figure 1).Dog fleas, C. canis,look like cat fleas but are rare in California.Sticktight …

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Pitch Moths Management Guidelines--UC IPM

WebThe Douglas-fir pitch moth, Synanthedon novaroensis, infests Douglas-fir, pines, and spruces from Northern California to Alaska. Its appearance and biology is similar to that …

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Sudden Oak Death Management Guidelines--UC IPM

WebSudden oak death is a disease of oak trees caused by an invasive plant pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum. It currently occurs in coastal California counties from Monterey …

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Managing Pests in Gardens: Vegetables: Tomato

WebTomato – Solanum lycopersicum Family Solanaceae (Nightshade family) Plant Description. Tomatoes are a popular garden vegetable with many varieties that bear fruit of different …

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Phytophthora Root Rot

WebPhytophthora root rot is the most serious and important disease of avocado worldwide. The causal agent, Phytophthora cinnamomi, has over 1,000 hosts, including many species of …

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California Ground Squirrels

WebHabitat modification. Ground squirrels often burrow beneath long-standing piles of prunings, wood, or rock, or use them as harborage.Removing such piles may make the area …

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