- Author: Luca Carmignani
- Editor: Karey Windbiel-Rojas
- Editor: Belinda Messenger-Sikes
- Post: Gale Perez
How can weed control help with wildfire preparedness?
Wildfires are part of California's ecosystems, and they do not have to lead to the destruction of structures and livelihoods. Each of us can contribute to improving wildfire resilience, from individual homeowners and businesses to entire communities. Managing the vegetation and landscape around our homes can play a crucial role in preventing the spread of fires and sources of ignition.
Given the large amount of rain in the winter of 2022-2023, you might have experienced a surge in annual grasses and fast-growing plants that cover most of the ground around your home and community. In my area, I observed invasive species like wild oats and mustard...
- Posted by: Gale Perez
| EVENT: | UC Rice Pest Management Course 2021 |
| DAY/DATE: | Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 |
| LOCATION: | Hamilton Road Field (on West Hamilton Rd. between Hwy. 99 and Riceton Hwy., Biggs, CA) |
| EVENT TIME: | 8:00 AM-3:25... |
- Posted by: Gale Perez
From the Almond Board of California's IN THE ORCHARD | Nov. 6, 2020
The Almond Board of California is excited to welcome Drew Wolter to the team as its new senior specialist in Pest Management.
Long before he was hired to be the Almond Board of California's (ABC) Senior Specialist in Pest Management, Drew Wolter had his sights set on joining the organization.
As a graduate student at the University of California (UC) Davis, Wolter has conducted research on almond production systems, much of which the Almond Board has supported, and his job with the UC...
- Posted by: Gale Perez
From the Pest in the Urban Landscape blog • June 6, 2018
When people think of parasites, often what comes to mind are blood-sucking insects like bed bugs, head lice, and fleas or other bodily invaders on or in humans and other animals. But plants can have parasites too. Most of us are familiar with mistletoe but there is another parasitic plant you may not have heard about:...
- Author: Cheryl A. Wilen
The 8th International IPM Symposium to be held March 23-26,2015 in Salt Lake City, UT is approaching. Thank you to those of you who have already registered for the meeting.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear plenary talks from:
- Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, Director of USDA's National Institute for Food and Agriculture
- Dr. Marc L. Lame, Clinical Professor at Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs and Director of their Masters of Science Environmental Science Program
- Dr. David R. Shaw, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Mississippi State University
- Dr. Mark Gregory Robson, Dean of Agricultural and Urban Programs and...
