Urban IPM in Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano counties
Welcome
Current projects are listed in the left side column.
For information on various home, garden, turf, and landscape pests, please visit the UC Statewide IPM Program web site to find specific science-based pest management information.
If you have home or garden pest questions, contact your local UC Master Gardener office by visiting their web site or help line:
Yolo County or call (530) 666-8143
Sacramento County or call (916) 876-5338
Solano County or call (707) 784-1322
You can also find UC Master Gardeners offices in other counties at http://mg.ucanr.edu/FindUs.
Contact information:
2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618
(530) 750-1241 (office)
(916) 291-7791 (cell)
kwindbiel@ucanr.edu
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Urban Pest News
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Organic Herbicides presentation on June 23
For anyone interested in how organic herbicides compare to glyphosate in turf and landscape situations, come join this live webinar on June 23 at 11:00 PST. I will present data from recent research trials and discuss considerations for using organic...
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Author - Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM/ Area Urban IPM Advisor -
Squirrels: Topic for Webinar on May 19
If you are battling with ground squirrels or tree squirrels around your home or property, join us on Thursday, May 19 at noon for UC IPM's one-hour seminar on Squirrels! Dr. Niamh Quinn, UC ANR's Human-Wildlife Interaction Advisor in Orange, Los Angeles,...
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Author - Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM/ Area Urban IPM Advisor -
![Before and after hosing aphids off with water. [Credit: K. Windbiel-Rojas]](https://ucanr.edu/blogs/CCUrbanPests/blogfiles/79299_square.png "Before and after hosing aphids off with water. [Credit: K. Windbiel-Rojas]")
Hose off those aphids!
I've been hearing people say the aphids are really bad this year. While we can't confirm whether that is true, I know my roses are covered! There are many ways aphids can be controlled in the garden and landscape. Naturally occurring insects such as lady...
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Author - Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM/ Area Urban IPM Advisor -
Invasive pests: Stopping the Spread
Invasive pests threaten California's natural environments, agricultural production, structures, landscapes and gardens, causing billions of dollars of damage to our agricultural systems and natural areas each...
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Author - Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM/ Area Urban IPM Advisor -
Using Disinfectants Correctly
Many people have increased their use of disinfectants and sanitizers due to the COVID-19 crisis. It is important to use these products correctly to ensure they are effective and to protect one's health. See the infograph below from the National Pesticide...
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Author - Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM/ Area Urban IPM Advisor
Pests in the Urban Landscape
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Tips for Using Pesticides Safely
At UC IPM we recognize pesticide safety education every month, but February in particular is National Pesticide Safety Education Month! Below are some simple tips for using pesticides safely to protect yourself, others, wildlife, and the...
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National Invasive Species Action Week 2025
From February 24 - 28, 2025, help increase public awareness of invasive species and join the fight against invasive species by participating in National Invasive Species Action Week (NISAW). Invasive species include non-native plants, animals, and...
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Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes
Recent rainfall throughout much of California has created puddles and stagnant water. With the temperature warming up in many parts of the state, this combination can create the perfect situation for mosquitoes to breed. We encourage you to “drain...
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Tree & Shrub Insecticides Limited in New Law
As of January 1, 2025, popular lawn and garden pesticides belonging to the neonicotinoid class, can no longer be used by home gardeners on outdoor fruit trees, lawns, or ornamental plants in California. These changes come from a new law that...
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Wilted plants: lack of water or disease?
A well-watered plant that suddenly wilts or unexpectedly drops its leaves could be infected with the soil pathogen Phytophthora. The disease it causes, Phytophthora root and crown rot, can affect many plants, including ornamental trees and shrubs, fruit...