Learn how to control moles, voles, and gophers with these tips from the City of Goleta Environmental Services Division. Moles, voles, and gophers are small, mouse-like animals that are found outdoors in your backyard. These mammals look similar, live underground, Read on! »
Learn how to control slugs and snails with these tips from the City of Goleta Environmental Services Division. Slugs and snails are small, slimy insects that are usually found outdoors in your garden. These insects have soft, oblong bodies and produce Read on! »
Learn about planting a healthy garden while protecting the health of people, pets, and our environment with these tips from the City of Goleta Environmental Services Division. Planting a variety of flowering plants that bloom throughout the spring and summer Read on! »
Learn how to control fleas with these tips from the City of Goleta Environmental Services Division. Did You Know? Fleas make pets and people uncomfortable and can transmit tapeworms to pets and sometimes to children. It takes about 18 days Read on! »
Pesticides can cause problems for our health and the environment even when applied according to label directions. Pesticides sprayed outdoors to kill insect pests or control weeds make their way into our waterways. Very small amounts of pesticides can be Read on! »
…Pesticides Don’t Stay Put! Garden pests can be annoying. The City of Goleta strongly discourages the use of herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers on your home garden, as these products can degrade water quality and pollute local waterways. Fortunately, there are Read on! »
Gardening can be a fun pastime for many, and we would like to share some tips and tricks that help keep our creeks and oceans clean! Remember, anything that is dumped into a storm drain or gutter, or discarded into Read on! »
Choose Products Less Toxic to People, Pets and the Environment! Looking to maintain a lovely home and garden and still protect the health of your family, your pets, and the environment? Then read on! This article can help you identify Read on! »
We have all had those annoying garden pests. Here are some suggestions on bugs that help keep pests out of your garden and the flowers that attract these bugs. To prevent pollution from stormwater runoff, the City does not use Read on! »
Although grass lawns can add charm and character to your home, grass can also be water-intensive to grow and maintain. Drought-tolerant alternatives to grass lawns provide the aesthetic benefits of vegetation, without comprising on water efficiency. Start out with the Read on! »
