Roses: Diseases and Abiotic Disorders Management Guidelines
UC home and landscape guidelines for control of Roses: Diseases and Abiotic Disorders. A variety of plant pathogens may attack roses from time to time. By far the most common problem in California is powdery mildew, but a number of other diseases ... [... more]
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Skunks Management Guidelines
Two species of skunk are found in California, the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis), which is the most commonly found species, and the spotted skunk (Spilogale gracilis). Both are members of the weasel family and are equipped with a powerful and ... [... more]
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Deer Management Guidelines
Most people enjoy seeing deer in the wild. Unfortunately, however, deer can be very destructive to gardens, orchards, and landscaped areas, particularly in foothill and coastal districts where nearby woodlands provide cover. Mule deer, Odocoileus ... [... more]
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Moles Management Guidelines
The mole (Scapanus spp.) is a small, insect-eating mammal. Contrary to a commonly held belief, it is not part of the rodent family. In California, moles inhabit the Sierra Nevada, the coastal range mountains and foothills, as well as the entire ... [... more]
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Roses: Insect and Mite Pests and Beneficials
UC home and landscape guidelines for Roses: Control of Insect and Mite Pests and Beneficials. Roses are among the most intensively managed plants in many home landscapes. Part of this intensive management may include the frequent application of ... [... more]
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Boxelder Bug Management Guidelines
UC home and landscape guidelines for control of Boxelder Bug. The western boxelder bug (Boisea rubrolineata) is often a nuisance pest around and in homes. Boxelder bugs usually feed on the leaves, flowers, and seedpods of the female or ... [... more]
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Raccoons Management Guidelines
The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a stocky mammal about 2 to 3 feet long and weighs 10 to 30 pounds. It is distinctively marked with a black "mask" over the eyes and is heavily furred with alternating light and dark rings around its tail. Raccoons [... more]
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Rattlesnakes Management Guidelines
UC home and landscape guidelines for control of rattlesnakes. The rattlesnake is California’s only native venomous snake. Six species are found in various areas of the state from below sea level to about 11,000 feet. Their size may vary, but ... [... more]
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Lizards Management Guidelines
Lizards are common reptiles that mostly feed on insects. They can be fascinating creatures to watch, but trying to maintain them in captivity for any great length of time is difficult. Many will attempt to bite if roughly handled and their small, ... [... more]
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Hiring a Pest Control Company Guidelines
UC home and landscape guidelines for Hiring a Pest Control Company. Although professional services may seem costly, the investment may be worth it to solve a serious problem. A pest control professional, who practices integrated pest management ... [... more]
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Scorpions Management Guidelines
Scorpions are nocturnal, predatory animals that feed on a variety of insects, spiders, centipedes, and other scorpions. Large scorpions occasionally feed on vertebrates, such as small lizards, snakes, and mice. Most scorpions live in warm, dry ... [... more]
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Woodpeckers Management Guidelines
UC home and landscape guidelines for control of woodpeckers. Woodpeckers (Melanerpes spp.), including sapsuckers (Sphyrapucys spp.), and flickers (Colaptes spp.) belong to an interesting and well-known group of birds in the family Picidae. There ... [... more]
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