Controlling unwanted visitors requires research; responsible practices

Residents of the Greater Fallbrook Area frequently swap stories and tips on how to control some of the most notorious pests that wreak havoc on gardens, landscape, blooming plants, and fruit trees in both residential landscapes and at commercial growing facilities.

Given that anything one puts on their property ultimately becomes part of the soil makeup, and water runoff, more and more direction is being given to organic remedies, so as to protect our society. If we are killing pests via chemical means, some say we are killing ourselves as a result. Regardless, while more and more residents in...