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Sharing citrus? Sacramento still under Oriental fruit fly quarantine

I enjoy sharing backyard citrus and produce as much as anyone. Unfortunately, as backyard citrus trees start to overflow with their bounty and we are of course in the giving and sharing spirit, I have to remind everyone who lives in certain parts of...

Oriental fruit fly adult.

Oriental fruit fly adult.

"Urban Pest News" is now "Community Pest News"

My blog called "Urban Pest News" sounded too boring so I decided yesterday to change the name to "Community Pest News". Maybe still not very exciting, but there you have it! I'll still be updating you with news and information about pests and issues...

Lady beetle eating an aphid. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

Lady beetle eating an aphid. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

Weeds in Landscapes Pest Notes updated

Controlling weeds can be challenging, but UC IPM provides many resources to help home gardeners and landscape professionals. The newly revised publication Pest Notes: Weed Management in Landscapes by Area IPM Advisor Cheryl Wilen, presents an...

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A sticky mess

Around this same time last year, I posted an article called "What's this sticky stuff on my car?". Well, it's that time of year again when we see the sticky, messy drippings from many different kinds of trees that are infested with a honeydew-producing...

Hackberry woolly aphids. [Credit: Jack Kelly Clark]

Hackberry woolly aphids. [Credit: Jack Kelly Clark]

Oriental fruit fly found in Sacramento County

New Release from CDFA: SACRAMENTO, August 30, 2018 – A portion of Sacramento and Yolo Counties have been placed under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly following the detection of 15 flies in and around the southern part of the City of...

Oriental fruit fly adult. [Credit: County of San Diego]

Oriental fruit fly adult. [Credit: County of San Diego]

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