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. Please share with others who may be interested. No continuing education units (CEUs) are available to licensed professionals. Master Gardeners should check with their program coordinator about credits.
All webinars will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel.
Upcoming Webinars
Topics and speakers are subject to change.
November 21, 2024 - Rat Management
Want to learn about the latest advances rat management? Join us to hear from rat expert Niamh Quinn on new and effective strategies for managing rats in residential areas and landscapes. Register here
December 19, 2024 - No webinar this month
January 16, 2025 - Protecting Pollinators & Wildlife with New Laws in CA
New laws in California have recently been passed to address negative pesticide effects on pollinators and wildlife. Come learn about these new laws and what it means for several common home and garden pests, including insects and rodents. Register here
February 20, 2025 - Spotted, Dotted, and Spongy: Have You Seen These Invasive Pests?
California's landscapes face growing threats from invasive pests, but informed action can make a real difference. This webinar offers insights into key invasive species, their distribution and impacts, quarantine measures, emerging threats, and resources to empower you in preventing and reporting these threats effectively. Help California stay ahead of the invasion curve and tune in! Register here
March 20, 2025 - What Are You Wearing? Basic PPE for Pesticide Safety
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential way you can protect yourself when handling pesticides. In this webinar, pesticide safety education expert Jasmin Ramierz-Strain will explain the basic PPE you should always wear when using pesticides and where you can find PPE requirements for the pesticide product you are using. Register here
April 17, 2025 - Myth or Fact?: Debunking Pest Myths
We’ve all heard that opossums eat their weight in ticks, bed bugs are microscopic, and some processed foods contain an allowable number of insect parts. This webinar will cover which “facts” are true and which ones are just popular myths. Register here
May 15, 2025 - Understanding How Herbicides Work
This webinar will cover the fundamentals of herbicides for weed management around the home and garden. Weed expert Tom Getts will discuss how herbicides work, the effectiveness of various organic and synthetic herbicides, and how to choose the right herbicide for your weed problem. Register here
June 19, 2025 - Cover, Smash, Trap: Nonchemical Methods for Pest Management
Want to learn how to manage pests without pesticides? In this webinar we will review nonchemical pest management practices as alternatives to pesticides in the home and garden. Register here
July 17, 2025 - Wild World of Wasps!
Wasps are a very diverse group of insects. Some species can be nuisance pests, creating galls on plants and stinging people, but many others are beneficial pollinators and predators of pests, such as aphids. And some wasps are just cool! In this webinar, we will discuss different behaviors of wasps and some of their roles in the ecosystem. Register here
Visit the UC IPM website for pest management resources & information.
