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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Excluding Migratory Birds from Buildings

October 7, 2025
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Urban and suburban areas are important habitats for migrating birds, but birds can also quickly become a nuisance or economic issue when they nest on buildings, homes, and other structures. Their activities can result in disruptive noises, lead to potential structural damage, and their droppings can create…
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Rodenticides: Further Restrictions in 2025

July 14, 2025
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Toxic baits, or rodenticides, used to control rodents around the home and garden can harm nontarget animals, such as pets, birds, coyotes, and other wildlife. To reduce these negative impacts, California has passed several laws to limit what rodenticides can be used, how, and by who. Here’s what you need to…
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Wildlife

Learn how to manage animal pests and how to attract wildlife (birds, pollinators, and more).
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Hantavirus: What to Know

April 21, 2025
By Niamh M Quinn, Roger A Baldwin
Hantavirus has been in the news a lot lately. Betsy Arakawa, wife of the late actor Gene Hackman, recently passed away in New Mexico due to the disease and California has already seen 3 hantavirus-related deaths this year. In this article we share information to help you understand hantavirus and what you…
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California Naturalist Course and Handbook

CALIFORNIA NATURALIST: DISCOVERY. ACTION. STEWARDSHIP. The California Naturalist Handbook provides a fun, science-based introduction to Californias natural history with an emphasis on observation, discovery, communication, stewardship and conservation.
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Who's Who in Your Garden: Wool Carder Bees

Discover the fascinating wool carder bees, their behavior, and role in gardens. Learn about the interactions between native, non-native bees, and honeybees.
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