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A mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, drawing blood. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Researcher to Discuss St. Louis Encephalitis Virus

January 26, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "Most people infected with St. Louis encephalitis virus do not have symptoms," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Those people who do become ill may experience fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness. Some people may develop neuroinvasive disease, such as…
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Green waste compost piled in a wire mesh container, next to mulch in a wood framed wire container.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

When Composting Goes Rotten

Jun 18, 2026

In this webinar, learn the common mishaps to avoid when composting as well as how to manage pests when they arrive. 
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Young man examines a pinkish white flower on a green shrub with a hand lens.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Test Your Pest ID Knowledge

May 21, 2026

Join us for this fun and interactive session where we will “quiz” attendees on look-alike pests, what’s causing plant damage, good bug vs. bad bug, weed ID, and more.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Carpet beetle larvae on pink paper, part of a kids art piece that used yarn, noodles, and beans.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Spring Cleaning: Where Indoor Pests Could Be Hiding

Apr 16, 2026

Indoor pests are not always found where you expect, join us to learn about the weird places you might encounter common pantry and indoor pests!
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Article

This is how to grow tabasco peppers

January 26, 2026
This is how to grow Tabasco peppers.Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only…
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Rows of vegetables in a hoop house
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Conservation Practices Field Day

Feb 3, 2026

The Field Day will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 8:30am - 3:00pm at Le Fort's Organic Farm in Creston, CA. Please see the agenda below.   Note: this event will be held entirely outdoors and walking on uneven ground will be a part of the agenda. If heavy rain is in the forecast, the…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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A diverse group of people wearing jackets and backpacks stand side by side with their arms around each other, facing a lake surrounded by evergreen trees.
UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

It Takes a Village: Managing Invasive Pests in California

January 26, 2026
By Lindsey Hack
Because California is a major hub for commerce and tourism, many non-native organisms, especially plants, insects and other animals, are brought into our state every day, either accidentally or on purpose. Most of them are harmless, but some are invasive species that have a negative impact on the environment…
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Farmers market
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market

Jun 21, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal on Unsplash.com.
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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