Last week, someone called our helpline about a strange phenomenon happening on her backyard plants. She described the symptoms as big, white, masses of fluffy cotton. I asked her to email some photos our helpline address (ucmgstanislaus@ucanr.edu).
Time for a fun pop quiz! Do you spend a lot of time gardening or thinking about gardening? Are you often asked for gardening advice by friends or family members? Do you enjoy learning new information about gardening and pest management?
In Part I, we discussed why mosquitoes bite, and which mosquito species can spread West Nile and Zika virus. Now, let's talk about what mosquitoes need to reproduce, how to prevent them from breeding around your home, and best methods to protect yourself and your family while outdoors.
You've probably read a lot lately in the news about West Nile virus and Zika virus. In mid-June, the first human case of West Nile virus in Stanislaus County was diagnosed. This past week, mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus were found in our county.
