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.
You might think ticks are found only on hiking trails or in wild, natural areas, but in some parts of California, ticks can also live in backyards and neighborhoods.
Have you attended a UC IPM Urban and Community Webinar this year? Then we'd love to hear from you! We are interested in learning what topics you're interested in for future webinars and how you have used or shared information from the webinar.
Forget the bats, spiders, and black cats. If you want to learn about some truly spooky creatures this Halloween, keep reading! Many people are familiar with insect predators, like lady beetles/ladybugs, that eat other insects.
If you recently planted cabbage, broccoli, or kale, (often called Brassicas and cole crops) keep an eye out for cabbageworms! The adult cabbageworm is a white butterfly with one to four black spots on its wings. They lay eggs individually on the leaves of brassica plants.
Fall is finally here! Things may be slowing down in our gardens and landscapes, but don't forget to check for pests and take steps to prevent them from returning next year. The UC IPM Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist is a monthly guide to help you avoid common pests of landscape plants.