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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Adult California ground squirrel. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

Ground Squirrels: Furry Foes

March 21, 2019
Although they're small, cute, and furry, ground squirrels can be a real pest for California residents and gardeners. Found throughout California, burrowing ground squirrels cause damage to landscapes and structures while feeding on ornamental or food-bearing plants.
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Termite Awarness Week Infographic

The Truth About Termites

March 21, 2019
Spring is here which means pest activity is on the rise. Termites are one of the top pest concerns for many city dwellers and rural residents alike. The infographic shows some interesting facts about termites.
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Three brown mottled Asian citrus psyllid adults feed on young citrus leafs alongside their small yellow orange eggs.

Insect Pests on Citrus Trees

February 28, 2019
[This post has been modified from the article originally published in the Fall 2018 issue of the Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News.] Citrus trees remain a popular choice for home gardeners in California, largely due to their ease of care, beauty, and functionality for food and shade.
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Up close image of a green citrus leaf with serpentine tunnel damage caused by feeding of a citrus leafminer larva, shown at the top of the leaf.

Citrus Leafminer

February 28, 2019
[This post has been modified from the article originally published in the Fall 2018 issue of the Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News.] Citrus leafminer is a moth that arrived in California in 2000 and has invaded citrus throughout the state.
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