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Integrated pest management strategies use a combination of tactics to reduce pests to tolerable levels. Pest activity and environmental conditions change throughout the year, so tactics should be adjusted seasonally to remain effective.
Allergenic Plants in Southern Nevada
There are misconceptions in the Southern Nevada area about which plants cause allergy problems.
Hardening Off Plants
Seedlings that have been started in a cold frame or greenhouse need to be protected from harsh conditions.
What Should Gardeners Know About Ladybug Releases?
Ladybug releases can be helpful in certain situations, but they also come with drawbacks.
Is this Pest Control Product Safe?
Your risk of injury from a pesticide depends not only on the toxicity but also on your exposure.
Know Nevada Insects: Aphids
Aphids are one of the most common groups of insects found in the garden.
Feed Your Soil, Not Your Plants
Did you know increasing the organic matter in your soil increases your soil’s ability to hold nutrients?
Identifying and Managing
Prickly Lettuce
A common weed of midâsummer in disturbed areas.
Horticultural Oils – What a Gardener Needs to Know
Horticultural oils are pesticides that control insects, mites and some plant diseases
How to Identify Pests Using Your Phone
Many mobile apps and online tools, like Google Image Search, allow you to take or upload a photo to get possible identifications.
Keep Your Lawn Green; Mow, water and aerate.
A healthy lawn is better able to resist weeds, insects and other stresses.
Are You Sure You Have a Pest Problem?
Many times, the damage we see may not have been caused by a pest.
A Northern Nevada Homeowner's Guide to Identifying and Managing Cabbage Caterpillars
Following egg hatch in mid- to late-spring, the caterpillars go through several stages in early summer.
Fall Gardening Checklist for Southern Nevada
Vegetable gardening is a year-round hobby for Southern Nevadans!
Indoor Spiders
As temperatures drop in winter, you may notice more spiders indoors.
Mulches for Nevada Landscapes
Did you know temperature fluctuations can stress landscape and garden plants, interfering with their normal growth and survival?
Non-Chemical Rodent Control
In cool weather, rats and mice often enter homes, farm buildings, and warehouses in search of food and shelter.
What is it? Mantis Eggs
Mantises are natural pest controllers, feeding on a variety of insects that can harm your garden. By preserving their egg sacs, you’re supporting a healthier, balanced ecosystem.
Nevada Native Plant Nurseries and Seed Suppliers
Native plants are adapted to local climate conditions and many are planted in the fall.
Winter Tree Watering
Do trees actually need water in the winter?
Introduction to Houseplants
As temperatures drop in winter, you may want to learn more about growing plants indoors.
Friendly Yard Tips: Birds
Did you know that birds also provide excellent pest control?
Myth : Fertilizing Your Lawn in Winter Prepares It for Spring
For the healthiest, most-pest-free lawn, always align your fertilization schedule with your region's climate.
Oh Dear! How do I Manage the Deer?
Here are 3 simple integrated pest management (IPM) techniques that you can consider for managing deer damage in your yard or garden.
Starting plants indoors over the winter? Make sure they are ready for planting outside when spring comes!
