All Things Creepy Crawly
- San Diego County Agricultural Scientist Tyler Tkachuk studies spiders and other insects, from Orb Weavers and tarantulas to Madagascar hissing cockroaches he brings to community events.
- His entomology lab's work detecting and documenting harmful pests helps protect area farmers and the local food supply.
- Residents who suspect an invasive pest can report it to the state hotline or send photos to the county lab, while home garden questions go to the Master Gardeners program.
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San Diego County, CA