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A revealing look at ants, tiny insects with a big impact

July 11, 2026Ants, Insect Pests, Insects, Pests

A revealing look at ants, tiny insects with a big impact By Leah Taylor (this article first appeared in the July 11, 2026 edition of The San Diego Union-Tribune) They march across sidewalks, appear in kitchens, and build sprawling colonies beneath gardens and neighborhoods. Ants are among the most familiar insects in San Diego County, […]

Look for natural antidotes to aphids in your plantings

May 10, 2025Ants, aphids, Insect Pests, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pests

By Susan Pransky (This article was originally in the May 10, 2025 issue of the San Diego Union/Tribune) Does it ever seem that you look at one of the plants in your garden and it’s totally fine, and then the next time you look at it, it’s covered with aphids? That could be because […]