Internet Resources for Pest Management
This page provides a list of resources for pest management needs. If you need further help or have questions, feel free to contact MacKenzie Patton (mfpatton@ucanr.edu), the UCCE Integrated Pest Management Advisor for Central Sierra.
Internal UC Resources
Below are pest management resources from the University of California
- UC Intergrated Pest Management Website - Complete UC IPM website for all pest management needs. Develops and promotes the use of integrated and ecologically sound pest management programs in California
- UC IPM Home and Landscape - The UC official guidelines for pest monitoring techniques, pesticides, and non-pesticide alternatives for home gardeners and landscape professionals.
- UC IPM Resources for Structural Pest Professionals - UC IPM structural pest resources, contacts, trainings, and newsletters
- UC IPM Resources for Pest Management in Schools and Child Care Centers - UC IPM resources concerning child care centers, training, and CDPR regulations.
- UC IPM WeedCUT - A decision support tool provides land managers with guidance on a range of methods for managing invasive plants in wildlands using non-chemical approaches exclusively, for situations when use of herbicides is restricted or not desired.
External Resources
Below are pest management resources from agencies outside of the University of California.
- California Department of Public Health: Vector Borne Diseases - The Vector-Borne Disease Section (VBDS) protects the health and well-being of Californians from diseases transmitted to people from insects and other animals.
- California Department of Food and Agricultural - Animal Health and Food Safety Division - Division of animal and food safety for California agriculture. Updates regarding pests/diseases of livestock can be found.
- California Department of Food and Agriculture- Invasive Pests and Diseases - Information on exotic invasive species in California. Includes information on active quarantines
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife: Invasive Species - Information on exotic invasive species in California waterways and natural areas.