Pests of Backyard Chickens
Join Dr. Amy Murillo discussing pests of backyard chickens including lice, mites, and fleas.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
Welcome to UC IPM's Urban & Community Webinar Series!
Join us at noon on the third Thursday of every month to learn about pest identification, prevention, and management around the home, garden, and landscape. This series is free and open to the public but advance registration is required. All webinars will be recorded and posted to our YouTube playlist.
Please share with others who may be interested. These webinars qualify as continuing education for UC Master Gardener volunteers. No continuing education units (CEUs) are available to licensed professionals.
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2026 Full Webinar Schedule Coming Soon!
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Schedule and Topics:
Topics and speakers are subject to change.
January 15, 2026 – Pests of Backyard Chickens
Chickens may host a variety of different pests, including lice, mites, and fleas. These ectoparasites can negatively affect chicken health, welfare, and production. This presentation will cover identification, prevention, and management of common ectoparasites found in backyard chicken flocks.
February 19, 2026 – Diseases and Disorders in Vegetable Gardens
Garden vegetables can be affected by a variety of diseases and abiotic disorders, ranging from powdery mildew to sun scald. But you need to know what’s wrong with your veggies before you can fix the problem. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to identify diseases and disorders and how to manage them.
March 19, 2026 – The Secret Life of Biopesticides
A simple, practical introduction to biopesticides. Discover what they are, how they’re discovered, and how they work. Then learn where to find them, and when and how to use them effectively in a home garden as part of a sustainable pest management approach.
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Diseases and Disorders in Vegetable Gardens
Learn how to identify and manage a variety of diseases and abiotic disorders of garden vegetables.
The Secrete Life of Biopesticides
An introduction to biopesticides, including what they are, how they work, and how to use them effectively.