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Be on the lookout for these pests. They're leaf-footed bugs and they love summer vegetables. Learn natural controls during a free class in Woodland. (Photo: Debbie Arrington)


Yolo County agency offers free class in integrated pest management

What’s bugging you? Get a jump on summer pests and learn how to better protect your garden during a free class in integrated pest management, offered by Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency.

Set for 5:15 p.m. next Wednesday, June 26, the course will be held at the Hanna and Herber Bauer Memorial Garden in Woodland. The garden is located at 137 N. Cottonwood St., behind the agency’s Bauer Building. The 90-minute course is scheduled to be held outdoors, weather permitting. (If it’s too hot, the class will retreat indoors.) Participants are encouraged to dress for warm weather (including a hat) and bring water.

Yolo County master gardener Barbara Ohlendorf will lead this short course in IPM, a low-cost and natural approach to reducing unwanted pests in your garden. According to the agency, participants will learn how to identify beneficial insects versus unwanted pests, determine if those pests are becoming a problem and learn about natural methods of pest control. There will be time to ask questions and discuss common pest problems in our region.

Pre-registration is required; deadline is Tuesday, June 25. To register, contact Yolo County’s garden guru David Linebarger at (530) 666-8429 ordavid.linebarger@yolocounty.org.

Free gardening classes are offered throughout the year at this community garden. To learn more about garden activities and classes, visit
https://bit.ly/2WTkctT or www.yolocounty.org .

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