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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Zinc deficiency on the foliage of citrus. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

April Gardening Tips: Fertilizing

April 22, 2020
As you practice social distancing during COVID-19, you may find yourself spending more time in the garden. As we move into nice weather, we are sharing a few gardening tips for pest management.
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Compost bin with locking lid to exclude pests. (Credit: E Lander)

April Gardening Tips: Composting

April 21, 2020
As you practice social distancing during COVID-19, you may find yourself spending more time in the garden. As we move into nice weather, we are sharing a few gardening tips for pest management. Turn your compost piles and maintain proper moisture.
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Adult varied carpet beetle on a flower. (Credit: DH Choe)

Carpet Beetles in the Home

April 15, 2020
Like many, you have probably been doing extra cleaning around the house lately. Have you been finding furry-looking brown casings in the corners of drawers, in the carpet, or in the closet? These might be carpet beetles.
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