UC Cooperative Extension Forces Combat Beetles

Southern California landscapes in six known counties are faced with an epidemic situation. First, there was the issue of the Polyphagous Shot Borer decimating local trees, now we have the Goldspotted Oak Borer killing them as well. John Kabashima, Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Emeritus, from the University of California Cooperative Extension in Orange County, has been working overtime with local agencies […]

eXact Micro 20 Starter Kit

Part No. 486700-BTK Pre-configured kit comes with exactly what’s needed to start testing. Packed in a rugged and durable plastic case with secure closing fasteners and padded compartment. Price: $604.99 Quantity:  Kit includes: 1- eXact Micro 20 Photometer with Bluetooth Cleaning brush, Mixing cup, Quick Start Guide, Standard carrying case with foam compartments #486111 1 bottle 25 tests of each: […]

eXact Micro 20 Well Driller Kit

Part No. 486700-BTWD Pre-configured kit comes with exactly what’s needed to start testing. Packed in a rugged and durable plastic case with secure closing fasteners and padded compartment. Price: $674.99 Quantity: Kit includes: 1- eXact Micro 20 with Bluetooth Photometer, Cleaning brush, Mixing cup, and Quick Start Guide Standard carrying case with foam compartments #486111 1 bottle 25 tests of […]

eXact Micro 20 Pool Kit

Part No. 486700-BTKP Pre-configured kit comes with exactly what’s needed to start testing. Packed in a rugged and durable plastic case with secure closing fasteners and padded compartment. Price: $699.99 Quantity:  Kit includes: 1- eXact Micro 20 with Bluetooth Photometer, Cleaning brush, Mixing cup, and Quick Start Guide Standard carrying case with foam compartments #486111 1 bottle 25 tests of […]

ITS Water Bottles

Part No. ITSWB The large opening accommodates ice cubes, fits most water purifiers and filters, and makes hand washing a breeze. These 24 oz. bottles are made from Eastman Tritan ™ copolyester that is manufactured without Bisphenol A (BPA) , bottles are extremely durable, resistant to staining and retaining odors, withstands temperatures from -40ºF to 212ºF, and dishwasher safe.   […]

New Technology Helps Farmers

Viewing a recent video from USA Today demonstrating the potential that drones have to help farmers manage water use in the field, it makes one start to think about the open spaces in urban areas – parks, conservation lands, green belts, etc. and how we could really start to micromanage irrigation maintenance and pest issues without extra labor costs for […]

Invasive Species Devastate Southern California Waterways

During a recent interview with Channel 6 News in San Diego, Dr. John Kabashima calls for vigilance in combating the Kuroshio Shot Hole Borer that is devastating the Tijuana River Valley. The affected area being so close to riverbeds makes it very difficult to treat this invasive specie with pesticides. Click on the link below to watch the full interview. […]

Mother Nature brings us a nice little gift.

Rain in Southern California? Yes it really does happen. It was so pleasing to wake during the middle of the night only to hear rain on the roof. What is especially nice is that it is coming down very slow. This constant light mist/drizzle is allowing any moisture that we are receiving to hydrate the soil and the roots of […]

2016 Annual Urban Landscape & Garden Education Expo at South Coast REC

Looking back at old photos of South Coast REC it is amazing to see how much has changed on site and within the surrounding community. Where there were once open fields, orange groves, or even plant nurseries, we are now neighbors to several planned communities, or neighborhoods. What hasn’t changed is our continued mission reaching out to the public. Yes, […]