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Summerit's a time for swimming, BBQs, camping, and eating invasive species Last week during California Invasive Species Action Week (June 2 June 10), we highlighted several pests, but there are many more invasive species out there.

Last week during California Invasive Species Action Week (June 2 June 10), we highlighted several pests, but there are many more invasive species out there. Now that you know about them, share your knowledge of invasive species with others.

In this issue: June Hull Rot Reminder Monterey and the Leafing Failure Irrigation Management for Hull Rot Control School is out, and the grades are coming in: July Leaf Analysis Pre- & Post-Harvest Almond Orchard Management Considerations IPM Breakfast Meeting Announcement...

The Center for Forestry and Center for Fire Research and Outreach are merging to become Berkeley Forests! As we all know, forests and fire are inextricably linked in California.

Last week was California Invasive Species Action Week. Guest authors Tunyalee Martin, with the UC IPM Program, and Gene Miyao, farm advisor, describe a parasitic plant that has been found in the Delta.

I was shopping at a big box store today, as I needed to replace my watering can and get some cactus mix. These items were nearby a large group of house plants. Normally I can glance over the indoor plants and keep walking but today I stopped and admired a number of ferns.

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Insect Pest Monitoring in Almonds Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Survey in Cling Peach orchards...

One-third of the world's food is spoiled or tossed rather than eaten, a fact that is tragic when nearly one billion people go hungry. The injustice of food waste is worsened by the fact that food decomposing in landfills emits greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

New! Vegetable Pest Identification cards I'm excited to announce the brand new Vegetable Pest Identification for Gardens and Small Farms card set is available! This is a handy, quick reference that focuses on sustainable pest management for vegetables, melons, fruit trees, and other crops commonly g...