Pests in the Urban Landscape

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The Pests in the Urban Landscape blog shares the latest resources and information from the UC IPM Urban & Community team to help you sustainably manage pests in the home, garden, and landscape. 

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Common white grubs. The species left to right are: Japanese beetle, European chafer, and June beetle. Photo by David Cappaert, Bugwood.org

What are white grubs?

May 2, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
You may be noticing white grubs in your compost piles, lawns, or garden beds. These white, c-shaped critters can be 1/4 inch long or 2 inches long, depending on the species.
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An adult lady beetle (ladybug) on a flower.

Earth Day and IPM

April 20, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
What do Earth Day and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) have in common?
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A vole, also known as a meadow mouse. [Credit: Jack Kelly Clark]

Voles in Your Yard?

April 12, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
Voles are small, mouselike rodents that can be pests in gardens and landscapes. They damage many types of plants with their gnawing, from vegetables to turf to trees. Voles can gnaw completely around the trunk or roots of trees, causing girdling, which can kill trees.
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UC IPM staff Belinda Messenger-Sikes interacting with public. Photo credit: Chinh Lam.

Visit UC IPM at Picnic Day 2023

April 10, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
This Saturday, April 15th, is the annual UC Davis Picnic Day event! Stop by the UC Statewide IPM Program's booth from 9am to 3pm in the entomology building, Briggs Hall.
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