The new year is just around the corner, and along with it will come new Urban and Community IPM Webinars! Join us every third Thursday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00pm PST to learn about a wide range of urban pest management topics. This series is free and open to the public but advance registration is required.
Upcoming Webinars:
January 15, 2026 - Pests of Backyard Chickens
Chickens may host a variety of different pests, including lice, mites, and fleas. These ectoparasites can negatively affect chicken health, welfare, and production. This presentation will cover identification, prevention, and management of common ectoparasites found in backyard chicken flocks. Register here
February 19, 2026 - Diseases and Disorders in Vegetable Gardens
Garden vegetables can be affected by a variety of diseases and abiotic disorders, ranging from powdery mildew to sun scald. But you need to know what’s wrong with your veggies before you can fix the problem. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to identify diseases and disorders and how to manage them. Register here
March 19, 2026 - The Secret Life of Biopesticides
A simple, practical introduction to biopesticides. Discover what they are, how they’re discovered, and how they work. Then learn where to find them, and when and how to use them effectively in a home garden as part of a sustainable pest management approach. Register here
Check back soon for our full 2026 webinar schedule
We encourage you to share these webinars with anyone who may be interested. UC IPM will announce each webinar on our Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky pages, and you are welcome to share these posts with others. Follow us on social media @ucipmurban.
Each webinar is recorded and posted to our YouTube channel for later viewing. To see what topics we’ve covered at past webinars, visit https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucipm-community-webinars/Past_webinars/.
See you next year!
