UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia)

The August edition of the IPM Hour features Kristen Bowers from New Mexico State University discussing her research into using climate-adapted insect biocontrol agents to control puncturevine in the West.

Don't miss the early-bird fee (ends 8/1/2023) Most of us learn best by doing, which is why Weed Science School 2023 promises to be better than ever this year.

Ten years ago, Guy Kyser wrote an excellent blog on the identification of Northern California's Big Three invasive thistles.

There have been several recent questions about dealing with a plant floating in reservoirs. Here's Weed Scientist Emeritus John Roncoroni's response to them. * * * * * * Pacific Mosquitofern, (Azolla filiculoides) often referred to as Azolla, is native to California.

Pistachio production has been expanding, particularly into marginal soils with high salts, boron, and even sodic conditions. One plant that is endemic to these conditions, alkaliweed, has been reported in these orchards.