William J. Lester

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Landscaping on or near Septic Drain Fields

Whitney C. Elmore, William J. Lester, Jim Moll, Andrea Albertin, andMary G. Lusk

The purpose of this publication is to provide landscape management guidance for septic system drain fields. Information presented here will be useful for homeowners, landscape management professionals, and Extension agents who work in horticulture, natural resources, agriculture, and family services.

Plant and Pest Diagnosis and Identification Through DDIS

J. Xin, L. Buss, C. Harmon, P. Vergot III, M. Frank, and W. Lester

Septic Systems and Springs Water Quality: An Overview for Florida

Mary G. Lusk, Andrea Albertin, Whitney C. Elmore, William J. Lester, andJim Moll

The proper treatment of wastewater is crucial. While septic systems can be one means of effective wastewater treatment, there are some special considerations for their use in Florida because of unique geography and sandy soils.

Landscaping Methods to Prevent Pests from Entering Your Home

James E. Davis, Faith M. Oi, Lisa T. Sanderson, Brooke L. Moffis, andWilliam J. Lester

Pests can damage your home and harm your health. Two important ways to reduce pest entry into your home are frequent inspections and proper landscaping practices. To ensure complete success, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program must be implemented. IPM resources for common landscape pests are provided at the end of this publication for further information and convenience. This publication is intended for homeowners, Extension professionals, and anyone interested in preventing pests from entering the built environment.