The UC Small Farms Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program provides practical tools and resources to help growers prevent, identify, and manage pests. IPM is an ecosystem-based approach that promotes long-term pest prevention through a combination of cultural, physical and mechanical, biological, and chemical control methods. Explore the resource collections below to learn IPM fundamentals, identify common pests, evaluate management options, and make informed pest management decisions on your farm.
Need Support?
Contact our Statewide IPM Coordinator or a regional small farms IPM expert.
| Name | Affiliation (Region) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shufang Tian | Statewide | sftian@ucanr.edu |
| Zinthuzar Maung | Fresno and Madera Counties | ztzmaung@ucanr.edu |
Marianna Joan Castiaux | Fresno and Madera Counties | mjcastiaux@ucanr.edu |
| Becca Xu | Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties | becxu@ucanr.edu |
| Vong Moua | San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced Counties | vmoua@ucanr.edu |
Don’t see your county? Check out the UC ANR office map. Click on your county to learn more about what advisors and community education specialists work in your region.
Visit UC IPM for additional resources on pest identification, thresholds, and management practices.