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Landscape horticulture is an integral part of San Joaquin County's heritage and culture. Our mild climate and proximity to water provide abundant choices for growing a wide variety of beautiful plants. Our location at the head of the Delta also gives us a responsibility to manage our landscapes in sustainable ways that preserve the health and beauty of our waterways and wildlife for future generations.

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What is Sustainable Landscaping?

PRACTICES THAT:

Minimize chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the environment through INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Use water conservatively and eliminate non-storm run-off to storm drains
Utilize plants that are appropriate for their space, use, and climate
Minimize green waste to the landfill
Provide food and shelter for beneficial wildlife
Build and maintain soil health

Events Calendar

Event Name	Date
CANCELED: Sustainable by Design- A Landscape Seminar Series	5/24/2012
Insect ID- Scouting- Spray Evaluation- and Resistance Management	5/24/2012
CANCELED: Sustainable by Design- A Landscape Seminar Series	5/31/2012
CANCELED: Sustainable by Design- A Landscape Seminar Series	6/7/2012

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Alternative methods for termite management tested at UC

Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent in California on termite detection, management, and damage repairs. ANR scientist Vernard Lewis, in Organisms&Environment/CE at UC Berkeley's College of Natural Resources, has aggressively undertaken research and outreach projects to improve how termites are detected and managed. In California, the costs attributed to the management of termites and repair of the damage caused annually exceed $500 million. The most damaging termites live and forage in the soil, and belong to an ecological group called subterranean. Another ecological group common in California, drywood termites, does not require soil contact and can occur in boards far removed from soil. Chemicals, fumigants, and liquids have traditionally been the method of choice for termite control. Today, however, the public is demanding alternative methods of control, including nonchemical and least-toxic alternatives that mimimize exposure of toxicants to people, their pets, and the environment.

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In the News

PEST ALERT!

Oriental Fruit Fly has been found in Stockton. The extent of the occurrences is yet to be determined, but all sightings should be reported to the County Ag. Commissioner. 209-953-6000

Extension Horticulture Research articles

Microstegium vimineum, Japanese Stiltgrass

Lespedeza cuneata, Sericea Lespedeza

Conium maculatum, Poison Hemlock

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