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Invasive mosquitoes are not native to the United States and can carry tropical diseases. They breed in standing water around your garden and home, bite during the day, and can carry chikungunya, dengue fever, West Nile virus, yellow fever, and other diseases (like dog heartworm).

Location: 1500 Santa Barbara Street Park Hours: Sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset Please feel free to stop and ask us questions anytime. Our workdays in the garden are the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

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The Black Fig Fly, or BFF (Silba adipata), lays eggs in unripe figs and ruins fruit production. It was first detected in California & Santa Barbara County in June 2021. In an effort to limit this pest's expansion, please don't move locally harvested figs.

Surendra Dara, the UCCE Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, works with growers to address challenges and opportunities in crop production by carrying out applied research, extending knowledge through educational meetings and publications, and by assisting with the diagnosis of crop production proble...

WHAT TO PLANT Indoors: Poinsettias typically do not perform well when potted plants are brought into the house for long periods, where the light and relative humidity are low and the temperatures are at human comfort level. They require bright light and should be kept away from drafts.

Download our 2021 Santa Barbara County one-pager or our 2021 & 2022 Impact Report to see how we make a difference in California communities. "The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County are an invaluable resource for our community.

July 28, 2021 Westbridge Summer Organic Vegetable Production Webinar Dara-Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables July 14, 2021 12th Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day in Virtual Format Bolda - Whats the Frequency Lewis. Decodign Lewis Mite in Strawberry Cobb - advanced.

To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California.The UC Master Gardener Program is an educational outreach program provided largely by highly trained volunteers.

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