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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Houseplant Pests

August 20, 2020
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes, Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Like outdoor plants, houseplants can also experience pest problems. Did you know that too much or too little watering is the most common way that houseplants die? They can also suffer from too much or too little light, incorrect fertilization, and a variety of pests and diseases.
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Townhouses with landscaping.
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Blog Feedback Wanted

August 19, 2020
The Pests in the Urban Landscape blog shares pest information for residents, retailers, landscape professionals, structural pest control professionals, and more.
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Green fruit beetle (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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Green Fruit Beetles or Japanese Beetles?

August 12, 2020
We've had many reports in the last two weeks from people asking what those big green, buzzing, beetles are. Green fruit beetles (Cotinis mutabilis) are members of the scarab beetle family and are sometimes known as fig beetles or figeater beetles. They are related to green June beetles (C.
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Summer 2020 Retail Newsletter
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Summer 2020 Retail Newsletter

August 10, 2020
The Summer 2020 issue of the Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM Newsletter is now available online.
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Stay Away from Stinging Insects

August 6, 2020
The last weeks of summer are here and many are maximizing time outdoors, whether in yards, parks, or natural areas. As you enjoy the sunshine and perhaps a picnic, it is possible you may encounter different types of stinging insects such as bees and wasps.
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