Every year, invasive pests cause billions of dollars of damage to California agricultural systems and natural areas. These pests can be weeds, plant pathogens, insects, vertebrates, shellfish and other aquatic species. There are many invasive species of concern in our state including yellow starthistle, brown marmorated stink bug, and Asian Citrus Psyllid. Additionally, agencies such as the California Department of Food and Agriculture monitor the status of potential pests that may be introduced to...
We are pleased to announce our new YouTube playlist for the Urban & Community IPM Webinars. Currently available recordings include:
- What is IPM?
- Navigating the UC IPM Website and New Features
- Springtime Household Pests
- Plant Diseases and Abiotic Disorders
Additional webinar recordings are coming soon! Subscribe to our
The next Urban & Community IPM webinar will be Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 1:00pm. This month's topic is Identifying Insect Pests in the Home and Garden, presented by Elaine Lander. Our webinars are free and open to the public, but be sure to register in advance! All webinar information and registration links are available on our webinar website.
Upcoming webinars:
- Sept 16: Learn to identify insect...
- Author: Nick Volesky, Utah State University Vegetable IPM Associate
- Posted by: Elaine Lander
- Blossom drop occurs when daytime temperatures exceed 90°F and nighttime...
- Author: Elaine Lander
As the weather warms up, we see more insect activity in gardens and landscapes, and you may also notice more activity of insect pests in your home. Common insect pests found indoors in springtime can include carpet beetles, fleas, fungus gnats, and boxelder bugs.
In our recent post on carpet beetles, we shared that the adults of these beetles prefer to be outdoors but the immature larvae can feed on fabric, carpet, or other natural materials in your home. See our Pest Notes: Carpet Beetles for more management information.
Cat fleas are the most...
