Pest Management

UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Page

Entomology

The UCCE Entomology Research and Extension program is entrusted with developing and implementing targeted research and education programs on managing insect pests of vegetables, forage crops, field crops, and specialty crops in Imperial County.

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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Page

About Master Gardeners

About Master Gardeners Our mission as University of California Master Gardener volunteers is to extend research-based sustainable gardening and composting information to the public through various educational outreach methods. We strive to present accurate, impartial information to local gardeners so they…

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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Page

Central Sierra: Amador County | Master Gardener | Classes & Events

UC Master Gardeners of Amador County's ClassesUC Master Gardeners offer free classes on various gardening topics throughout the year. Check our calendar for upcoming classes each month. Calendar of EventsFor more information contact the Master Gardeners 10am to noon, Tuesdays,…

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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Invasive Plants: What They Are and Why They Matter

February 24, 2025

By Lauren L Snowden

National Invasive Species Week (NISW) happens every year to raise awareness about the growing problem of invasive plants and animals in the United States.

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A person wearing rubber gloves using a spray bottle to spray pesticide on a rose bush outside.

Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Tips for Using Pesticides Safely

February 24, 2025

By Lauren Fordyce

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 environment.

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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Growing Food in the Lake Tahoe Basin: Site, Soil, and Irrigation

November 28, 2018

Growing food in Tahoe is not for the faint of heart - it can freeze any night of the year, it can snow in any month, but generally our frost-free growing season lasts at least 90 days--from mid-June to mid-September, which is enough to grow a wide variety of edible crops. Here we'll walk you through…

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