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To Get Rid of Gophers, Prepare for War!

To Get Rid of Gophers, Prepare for War!

It seems that in the world of “Gopher Control”, nothing is foolproof. Methods of extermination abound and stories of success and failures run rampant. Whether your preferred method is to repel them and make them go elsewhere (like the neighbors’ yard) or to outright...

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Spider Webs, Beautiful to Behold, Deadly of Purpose.

Spider Webs, Beautiful to Behold, Deadly of Purpose.

At this time of year, in the early mornings, there is a soft glistening of webbing in the trees and on the lawn, and hillsides are decorated with dew frosted beauty. There is a fairytale quality to the scene and Natures’ art gallery is open for business. Art, in all...

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Cuckoo Bees  – Not the Mothering Kind

Cuckoo Bees – Not the Mothering Kind

Locally, in California we have about 1,600 species of native bees, some social, like the honey bee, and bumble bee, but most are solitary and include native bees such as; carpenter bees, leafcutting bees, sweat bees, digger bees, mining bees, mason bees, and cuckoo...

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When it comes to Gophers; If you want Peace, Prepare for War!

When it comes to Gophers; If you want Peace, Prepare for War!

It seems that in the world of “Gopher Control”, nothing is foolproof.  Methods of extermination abound and stories of success and failures run rampant.  Whether your preferred method is to repel them and make them go elsewhere (like the neighbors’ yard) or...

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Faces Only a Mother Can Love.

Faces Only a Mother Can Love.

Mother Natures’ beauty is highly touted, but you can’t appreciate her beauty without acknowledging the ugly side of her own “nature”. Here are 4 insects that represent some of her ugliest creations and they live right here in Southern California.  Some might even find...

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