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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Residues from urban pesticide applications may be washed into storm drains and lead directly into creeks, rivers, and oceans. Credit: Petr Kosina, UC IPM.
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Last-minute CEUs for DPR License

December 5, 2022
Are you in need of some last-minute CEUs for 2022? We're pleased to announce that a new online course on runoff and surface water protection is available and offered for free.
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Disinfecting a surface.
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Use Caution with Disinfectants

December 1, 2022
By Lauren Fordyce
With Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) on the rise, and Covid-19 and the flu remaining constant worries, disinfectant products are more and more likely to be used in the home, office, school, restaurant, and other public areas.
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Giving Tuesday 2022.
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Support IPM Education Across California

November 29, 2022
By Lauren Fordyce
Today is #GivingTuesday! a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals to celebrate generosity.
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Male turkey toms roaming a neighborhood. Credit: Karey Windbiel-Rojas.
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Turkey Time

November 17, 2022
By Lauren Fordyce
With many people thinking about turkey this time of year, we thought we would provide some interesting facts about wild turkeys for you to share during your holiday gatherings! Turkeys are not native to California but were introduced by European settlers.
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Wild blackberries growing along a roadway and encroaching into the home landscape. [Credit: Scott Oneto]
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When Blackberries Go Wild

November 4, 2022
Ripe, juicy, sweet blackberries: what's not to love? Blackberries are grown for us to eat and enjoy, but some species can be considered weeds when they take over home landscapes, roadsides and waterways, and other areas.
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