Bugs and Bugaboos

NEXT HYBRID MEETING: Beyond Bananas! Subtropical Fruits for So. Cal. w/Richard Reid

Please join us on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 6 pm in-person at Congregation Beth Israel (map and address below) or at 6:45 pm on Zoom...

BUGS AND BUGABOOS: Leave Spiders Outdoors

By Vincent Lazaneo. You may dislike spiders, but before you kill any, consider where they are located. In a garden, their webs may be a...

BUGS AND BUGABOOS: RIFA is Here!

By Vincent Lazaneo. As discussed in the previous installment of this column, a new invasive pest, the red imported fire ant (RIFA), is...

BUGS AND BUGABOOS: Red Alert: RIFA is Here!

This is the first of two articles about red imported fire ants (RIFA). Part Two will be published October 2018. By Vincent Lazaneo....

BUGS AND BUGABOOS: Beware the Trojan Plant

By Vincent Lazaneo. You may admire certain plants growing at a friend’s home, but you should be wary about accepting one if offered. The...

BUGS AND BUGABOOS: Prime Slime Time

By Vincent Lazaneo. Snails are found in irrigated gardens throughout the year, but their reproduction and growth accelerates after winter...

BUGS AND BUGABOOS: The Scent of Christmas Past

By Vincent Lazaneo. Remember when cut fir trees used for Christmas décor had a pleasant, piney scent? That seasonal aroma you enjoyed in...

BUGS AND BUGABOOS: Tomato Patch Postmortem

By Vincent Lazaneo. Now that the prime season for harvesting flavorful, vine ripe tomatoes has passed, it’s time to evaluate the...