Learn About Common Garden Pests At Library Program

Fort Bend County Libraries will present the program “Common Garden Pests & How to Treat Them,” on Saturday, April 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.

Fort Bend County Master Gardener Deborah Birge will share tips on how to identify common garden pests, ways to prevent them from invading one’s yard, and options to control their numbers if an infestation occurs. Learn about EPA Integrated Pest Management practices and how to set up pest- and disease-control measures for a healthier garden.

Birge has been a master gardener for 17 years and holds specialist certifications in Citrus Culture, Home Fruit Production, and First-Detector Plant Disease.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.