Managing Weeds in and Around Landscaping Preventing Weeds Prior to Planting Landscaping When putting in new landscaping, or when renovating an existing site, following the steps outlined below may help prevent weed some problems: Site Assessment: Before planting the site and while it is in its “natural” state, it should be evaluated as to [...]
An ACWM (formerly Horticultural Department) employee examines the newly arrived invasive weed, puncturevine, in 1929. MANAGEMENT OF WEEDS Management of weeds in Los Angeles County can range from techniques as modest as a few swipes each week with a scuffle hoe in landscaping, to large scale herbicide applications requiring integration of complex [...]
Aphids, Mealybugs, Whiteflies and Scale Insects There are several species of aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, soft and armored scale insects that become pests of landscape plants where they may be commonly found sucking juices on various parts of the plant. The majority of the species prefer young shoots and leaves. Most plants can sustain moderate [...]
INVERTEBRATES The term Invertebrate refers to animals without backbones such as insects, spiders, worms, and snails. This section contains information on many of Los Angeles County’s most common invertebrate pests that injure landscape plants. An internet search using any of the scientific names provided will reveal a wealth of additional information including images. Can’t [...]
Products registered for controlling rats and mice should NOT be used in an attempt to control ground squirrels or any other native mammal! Chemical control of ground squirrels consists of burrow fumigants and treated baits. Gas cartridges are one of the burrow fumigants which are relatively easy and safe to use. In [...]
