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Protecting Yourself From Mosquitoes . . . Without Harming Pollinators
Protecting Yourself From Ticks . . . Without Harming Pollinators
Mosquitos in Northern Virginia can make our gardens uncomfortable places. How can we eradicate these pests without damaging the environment? Continue reading
Posted in Pests, Public Education
Tagged Aedes albopictus, Asian tiger mosquito, mosquito control, pesticides
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Mosquito Control Begins with a Home Walk-Around
by Kirsten Conrad, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, VCE We are already seeing calls for spraying to control mosquitoes on neighborhood social media sites. Before you think of spraying, check out these better options for controlling mosquitoes that will … Continue reading
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Tagged mosquito control
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Zika and Mosquito Control
VCE/Master Gardeners and our local jurisdictions and are very serious about helping our community learn the best management practices for mosquito control in light of the current Zika health crisis. Attend one of these public education sessions and keep up on … Continue reading