
Posts Tagged: beneficial
Flies in Prime Time

We don't often find flies such a popular topic of conversation, but given recent events, we'd like to seize the moment to share some science-based information about their status as both pests and beneficial insects. Flies can be nuisance insects...
How to Catch a Spider

While you are home working, learning, or relaxing, you may have noticed a few other critters sharing space with you. If some of these critters have 8 legs, we have a video to show you how to catch and release them! Why might you release spiders outside?...
Virtual Easter Egg Hunt

For the last two years, UC IPM has shared an Easter egg photo quiz with insect and spider eggs and egg cases. In case you want to play again, this post is from our 2018 egg hunt and this post is our 2019 egg hunt. This year, with everyone...
Insect and Mite Pests on Roses

Roses are popular ornamental plants grown in home gardens, parks, and other landscapes. Just like other plants, roses can be host to a number of insects and mite pests. Roses can grow well with little to no pesticide use and numerous natural enemies, or...
Easter Egg Hunt 2019 Answers

If you've been in suspense all week, wait no longer. Here are the answers to this year's Easter egg hunt! Let us know how you did in the comments below. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 1. Brown Garden...