Irrigation and Pesticide Training for Spanish Speaking Gardeners
In conjunction with the Department of Pesticide Regulation and the University of California Cooperative Extension, William Baker & Associates is conducting training for Spanish speaking gardeners in the areas of irrigation and proper pesticide use and safety. Classes are taught entirely in Spanish. To date, over 300 gardeners have been trained in ten separate classes. On […]
Go Drought Tolerant!
On January 17, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown declared California a state of emergency due to drought. California is facing the worst drought in years and every Californian is being asked to reduce their water by 20%. For most homeowners, the biggest water user is green grass. Sprinkler heads come in different sizes. Therefore, the […]
Benefits of a Prescribed Burn
Just as with natural and human-ignited fires in the past, prescribed burning today accomplishes many important ecological functions and landowner objectives. The benefits of prescribed burning are many. A burn removes accumulated fuels and therefore the risk of intense fires. Prescribed burning also changes the composition and density of existing vegetation. Burns at regular intervals […]
Integrated Pest Management Program and Policy
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to pest control that utilizes regular monitoring to determine if and when treatments are needed. IPM employs physical, mechanical, cultural, biological and educational tactics to keep pest numbers low enough to prevent intolerable damage or annoyance. 1. Adherence to laws and regulations 2. Training and certification programs 3. […]
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