As a kid, you might have dreamed of someday becoming a police detective, private investigator or even an archeologist exploring why dinosaurs perished from the earth. Life leads us on various paths, but some of us are fortunate enough to…
Turn on Your “Green Light”: Take a Fresh Look at Your Business this Spring
With the warm spring breeze, everything feels new, fresh and filled with promise. Unfortunately, this feeling won’t last forever. Soon, the weather will get warmer and people will start complaining about the heat. Seasonal allergies will hit with a vengeance, and…
South American Palm Weevil Detected in San Diego County
The South American palm weevil (SAPW), Rhynchophorus palmarum, was discovered in a canary island date palm (Phoenix canariensis) in San Ysidro, southern San Diego County in March of 2016. Since then, nearly 150 additional canary island date palms have been…
Using Soil Temperatures to Manage Turf Pests
Establishing a healthy stand of turf grass is a good start to keeping insects and weeds from becoming a problem in your home yard. However, even the most manicured and healthiest yards can have infestations of weeds and insects that…