Somehow I manage to get by without pesticides...unless you count occasional insecticidal soap or the cat's flea drops. I do worry about mosquitos, with West Nile turning up in the hot season. BTW, a deer showed up to eat birdseed at the wildlife feeding area today! First time I've actually seen a deer on my place since last summer. The years of drought have really had an impact out here! So I took a walk around the property. Sure enough, the yucca bloom stalks have been pruned! It must be Deer Yucca Feast season.
