Pests in the Urban Landscape

In California, flies are often a nuisance during summer and fall. Several species of flies commonly enter homes, and while most are merely nuisance pests, others can transmit diseases. These nuisance flies vary in their habitat preference and breeding cycle. In this article, we discuss a few common flies you…

Backyard chickens are increasingly being raised as pets, for egg production, and for youth development and science projects. While raising chickens can be an interesting and economically beneficial activity, chickens and other fowl may also have pest problems. Chickens are natural hosts to a variety of…

Following the June 18th webinar When Composting Goes Rotten, our presenter, Kevin Marini, answered live questions from participants. Below are some of the questions asked about composting and some tips on what to avoid. Keep in mind that some of the questions were related to content shared during the live…

Just a few more weeks of summer remain! As the weather begins to shift, you may need to adjust your landscaping practices to prevent and monitor for fall pests. The UC IPM Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist is a monthly guide to help you avoid common pests of landscape plants. Here are some general tips…

Fall is approaching and so are our last two webinars of the year! Join us every third Thursday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00pm PST to learn about a wide range of urban pest management topics. This series is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.  September 17, 2026 - Palm…