- Author: Lauren Fordyce
Do you feel like something is biting you? Have red swollen spots on your skin?
There are many biting and stinging pests that could cause such reactions, such as mosquitoes, ticks, mites, bed bugs, fleas, and head lice. But sometimes it can be the result of an allergic skin reaction.
To learn more about the potential causes of itching and red swollen skin, join UC IPM on November 16th from 12-1pm PST on Zoom. This lunchtime webinar will be presented by Dr. Siavash Taravati, Area Urban IPM Advisor for the Los Angeles Basin area. Register here!
Can't make it? A recording of the live webinar will be posted to the UC IPM YouTube channel. You can also view the UC IPM Pest Notes below to learn more:
- Posted by: Gale Perez
Bowers, with funding from the Western Integrated Pest Management Center, is measuring the cold-hardiness of puncturevine-eating weevils from New Mexico to see if they can tolerate cool northern climes and potentially boost biocontrol efforts throughout the region.
Join the webinar live om Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at noon (Pacific Time.)
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RECORDED EPISODES:
Episode 32 - Watch Recording
Lessons Learned from 20 Years of Management of Invasive Knotweed on an Unregulated Western River
Presenters: Jill Silver, 10,000 Years Institute and Lauren Kuehne, Omnifishient Consulting
Description: Invasive knotweed was introduced into the Hoh River during a flood in 1999 and efforts to manage it began shortly thereafter. Those efforts were well documented with extensive data collection, and this presentation looks at some of the lessons learned during the 20-year effort.
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Episode 31 - Watch Recording
Using persistent herbicides to produce certified weed-free products and updates into the non-target impacts of basal bark treatments
Presenter: Gino Graziano, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Description: Using persistent herbicides to produce certified weed-free products and updates into the non-target impacts of basal bark treatments.
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Episode 29 - Watch Recording
Integrated and Cooperative Russian Thistle Management in the Semi-Arid Pacific Northwest
Presenter: Judit Barroso, Oregon State University
Description: This presentation will focus on Russian thistle ecology (seed germination, seed viability, seed longevity) and the amount of water extracted from the soil if it is not controlled; Russian thistle control post-harvest and some ideas to improve the control at that time; and whether cooperative management is helping to reduce Russian thistle infestation and its control cost.
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Episode 19 - Watch recording
IPM Decision-Support Tools for Wildland Weed Management
Presenter: Doug Johnson, California Invasive Plant Council
Doug Johnson from the California Invasive Plant Council discusses IPM online decision-support tools for managing invasive plants in natural lands, including the Weed Control User Tool (WeedCUT). https://weedcut.ipm.ucanr.edu/
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Episode 18 - Watch recording
Managing Herbicide-Resistant Italian Ryegrass with Electric Current in Hazelnut Orchards
Presenter: Marcelo Moretti, Assistant Professor and Extension Weed-Management Specialist, Oregon State University
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Episode 16 - Watch recording
Use of Precision Applied Steam to Control Soilborne Pathogens and Weeds in Lettuce
Presenter: Mark Siemens, Department of Biosystems Engineering, University of Arizona
Lettuce drop (Sclerotinia spp.) and in-row weed control are major concerns of California and Arizona lettuce growers. Soil disinfection using steam is a highly effective technique for controlling plant pathogens and weeds, but is cost prohibitive since conventionally steam is applied to the entire soil profile. To address this, a prototype band-steam was developed where only narrow strips of soil centered on the seed line are treated. The device is principally comprised of a 35 BHP steam generator mounted on a bed shaper. The system's design and operation, as well as field trials results will be presented and discussed.
Developing Non-chemical Harvest Weed Seed Control Strategies in Dryland Crops
Presenter: Eric Westra, Department of Agricultural Biology, Colorado State University
Talk will cover updates on field trials evaluating how chaff lining fits into dryland cropping systems in the Central Great Plains as an integrated weed management tool. Evaluation of chaff lining weed control efficacy in wheat, corn, and grain sorghum will provide information on how this integrated weed management tactic will fit in new geographic regions.
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Episode 10 - Watch recording
Topic: Spot It! Report It! Remove It! Mobilizing Residents in the Fight Against Invasive Weeds
Presenter: Qiting Chen, IPM Coordinator, City of Edmonton, Alberta
Description: Public education and awareness of invasive plant species are essential to support integrated pest management efforts in municipalities. The public plays an important role in detection, data collection and early intervention of invasive plant species. In Edmonton, efforts to engage the public in IPM activities have been ongoing and in 2019 the city launched a social marketing campaign called Spot it, Report it, Remove it. Tactics used include public outreach events, community weed pulls, door-to-door outreach campaigns, and the weed identification feature in the Edmonton 311 app. We will discuss the results and lessons learnt from the campaign.
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Episode 6 - Watch Recording
Revegetating Weed-Infested Rangeland
Presenter: Jane Mangold, Montana State University
Seeding desired vegetation to compete with weeds is sometimes necessary when weeds have
dominated rangeland for many years and remnant vegetation is scarce. This presentation will share research results from a variety of Montana studies where seeding was integrated with other weed-control strategies.
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Episode 5 - Watch Recording
Ecological Management of Kochia in Irrigated Western Cropping Systems
Presenter: Prashant Jha, Associate Professor and Extension Weed Specialist, Iowa State University
Description: This presentation will highlight on how to best implement sustainable integrated weed management programs to reduce herbicide reliance and manage weed resistance to herbicides in sugar beet-based crop rotations of the Western United States.
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Episode 4 - Episode 04 - Watch recording
Schools in the Time of COVID: More Questions than Answers
Presenter: Shaku Nair, University of Arizona:
A Developing and Developed Countries Perspective on Implementation of Integrated Weed Management
Presenter: Anil Shrestha, California State University, Fresno
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- Western IPM Center website: http://westernipm.org/
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- Author: Ben Faber
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is excited to announce the return of the 2023 Citrus Growers Educational Webinar Series. CRB will be holding four one-hour webinars scheduled for June 6, 13, 20, 27. Each webinar will highlight valuable research and practical discussions for growers.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM
Tree Density and Pruning Affect Fruit Numbers, Size, Quality and Maturity of Navel Oranges
The series will kick-off on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, with Craig Kallsen, citrus and pistachio farm advisor for Kern County. This presentation will go over how tree density and pruning affect, fruit numbers, size, quality, and maturity of navel oranges.
Continuing Education Units: This webinar is approved for one-hour Crop Management from Certified Crop Advisers (CCA).
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM
Update on Sweet Orange Scab and Integrated Pre- and Postharvest Strategies for Decay Management
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Dr. Jim Adaskaveg, Professor & Plant Pathologist at the University of California, Riverside, will give an update on sweet orange scab and integrated pre- and postharvest strategies for decay management.
Continuing Education Units: This webinar is pending approval for One-hour "Other" from Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) and is approved for one-hour IPM from Certified Crop Advisers (CCA).
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM
Lemon Variety and Rootstock Research for California
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Dr. Glenn C. Wright, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for Tree Fruit Crops at the University of Arizona, will discuss CRB-funded lemon variety and rootstock research for California.
Continuing Education Units: This webinar is approved for one-hour Crop Management from Certified Crop Advisers (CCA).
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM
California Water Availability and Crop Water Efficiency Strategies
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Dr. Franklin Gaudi, VP of Design at Laurel Ag & Water, will discuss California water availability and crop water efficiency strategies.
Continuing Education Units: This webinar is approved for one-hour Soil and Water Management from Certified Crop Advisers (CCA).
Spring into the following free webinars from the UC IPM Urban & Community Program! Held every third Thursday from 12:00-1:00pm PDT, these informative webinars will help you identify, prevent, and control pests in and around the home, garden, and landscape!
April 20, 2023: Aphids, Scales, and Mealybugs, Oh My!
Insects such as aphids, certain scales, mealybugs, and others can produce a sticky substance called honeydew that can create a big mess around gardens and landscapes. Learn how to identify, prevent, and control these honeydew-producing insects and their damage to plants. This presentation will be given by Karey Windbiel-Rojas, UC IPM Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM/Area IPM Advisor. Register for this webinar.
May 18, 2023: Birds: Friends or Foes?
Birds are sometimes considered pests around homes, buildings, and in gardens, but they can also help to control other pests. This webinar will cover pest bird biology, identification, monitoring, and common types of damage; in addition to predatory birds and ways to enhance their control of pests. This presentation will be given by Breanna Martinico, Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor, Napa, Lake, and Solano counties. Register for this webinar.
June 15, 2023: Summertime Household Pests
This webinar will cover identification, prevention, and management of common household pests that can be a problem in the summer months. Dr. Andrew Sutherland, Area Urban IPM Advisor for the San Francisco Bay Area, will present the webinar. Register for this webinar.
July 20, 2023: Natural Enemies & Beneficial Bugs: What are they?
While some insects can be damaging pests, many others are actually useful and keep pest species in check by parasitizing them or preying on them. These beneficial bugs are known as natural enemies and are vital to help keep pests from getting out of control. In this webinar, learn about natural enemies, how to identify them, and how they can help you out in your home and garden. This presentation will be given by Eric Middleton, Area IPM Advisor for San Diego county. Register for this webinar.
Can't make a webinar? Don't worry, all presentations are recorded and posted on the UC IPM YouTube channel! More webinars will be announced in the late summer. Follow us on social media @ucipmurban for the latest IPM content and news.
Webinars from the IPM Institute of North America
From April 10-14, Midwest Grows Green and Green Shield Certified will host Green Shield Week, a series of webinars discussing sustainable landscaping and pest management practices, strategies and policies. The webinars include:
- Monday, April 10th – Barry Draycott from Tech Terra Environmental discusses how to protect our water resources while maintaining a healthy and resilient lawn. Register for free at bit.ly/GreenLawns23.
- Tuesday, April 11th – Bradley Herrick from the University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum focuses on best management practices, control methods and latest research of jumping worms. Register for $10 at bit.ly/InvasiveJumpingWormsWebinar.
- Thursday, April 13th– Dr. Doug Richmond from Purdue University's Soil Insect Ecology Laboratory presents a systems approach for integrating cultural, biological and low impact chemical tools to reduce the ecological footprint of managing turf pests. Register for $10 at bit.ly/SustainablePest23.
No one likes to find pests in the pantry or kitchen, especially when they are found inside your food! A variety of insect and animal pests can infest and contaminate flours, grains, dry beans, pastas, dried herbs, dried fruit, and even chocolate!
Earlier this month, UC IPM's Urban Program hosted a webinar to discuss these pantry pests and how you can prevent and control them in your home. Watch the recording on the UC IPM YouTube channel or see the fact sheet Pest Notes: Pantry Pests for more information on the moths, beetles, and weevils you may find in the pantry and kitchen. To learn more about other pests that may also become a problem in food storage and preparation areas, such as ants, cockroaches, or rats, see the UC IPM household pests page.
Be sure to check out the rest of the UC IPM webinars planned for 2023 and register for these free, educational events!