When it comes to controlling insects and other agricultural pests, there’s nothing better than using natural enemies to do the job for you. Using beneficial insects as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program helps control infestations while lowering the use of pesticides and preserving the environment. Associates Insectary, located in Santa Paula, is the oldest commercial insectary in the United States and produces over two million beneficial organisms each day.

Join us at the UC Hansen Agricultural Center for another Saturday at the Farm. Speaker, Brett Chandler, President and General Manager of Associates Insectary will present: Beneficial Insects, Big Results—Minimal Impact and lead a garden tour to identify beneficial bugs. Learn about the unique world of rearing insects and their use in agriculture. VC Master Gardener, Leah Haynes, will introduce the University of California IPM website available for home gardeners. Saturday, June 25th, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free. Space is limited, reservations required. Call 805-525-9293 ext. 214 or email: sbmiller@ucdavis.edu.

The Center will be open on June 25th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Faulkner Farm House will be open for tours and VC Master Gardeners Program will hold a plant sale. If you wish to participate in these activities, no reservation required. For more information visit our website at www.uchansentrust.org. UCHAC is located at 14292 W. Telegraph Rd. in Santa Paula. Admission to farm and parking are free.