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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

IPM Webinar Registration Now Open

March 25, 2021
Register now for the Urban & Community IPM webinars! All webinar information and registration links are available on our webinar website. Webinars are the third Thursday of every month from 1:00-2:00pm Pacific time. Webinars are free and open to the public but you must register in advance.
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Adult varied carpet beetle with black, white and brown patterns inside a blooming white flower.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Carpet Beetle: Is This a Pest?

March 24, 2021
While you are outside gardening or inside doing your spring cleaning, you may have recently found small, round, speckled beetles you've never seen before.
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Lady beetle larva on top of yellow and green inflorescence.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Register Now: What is IPM Webinar

March 15, 2021
Have you registered for UCIPM Urban & Community Program's first open webinar? This Thursday, March 18 from 1:00-2:00pm PDT we will cover What is Integrated Pest Management? Click here to register. This week's webinar is the first of a new monthly webinar series that is free and open to the public.
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A yellow green sweet pea leaf with brown spots from a fungal disease.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Does my plant have a disease?

March 9, 2021
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
Figuring out what's wrong with your plant takes a little detective work. Plants can look unhealthy for a number of reasons, including diseases, pest insects, or even environmental conditions like sunburn, too much water, not enough water, wind damage, and other issues.
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Beneficial syrphid fly adult on purple flower. [Credit: Jack Kelly Clark]
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

New Webinar Series for Urban & Community IPM

March 3, 2021
The UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Urban & Community Program is excited to present a new monthly webinar series that is free and open to the public. Presenters will share helpful pest management information for California residents.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

How to Use Pesticides Safely

February 17, 2021
February is a month where we celebrate and acknowledge many things: Black History Month, Valentine's Day, Groundhog Day, President's Day, and others.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Stop Illegal Pesticide Sales Online

February 11, 2021
News Releases from US EPA Region 10 - February 9, 2021 The Seattle office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it has issued a stop sale order to Amazon.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

IPM for Super Bowl Snacks

February 4, 2021
With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, you may be planning delicious snacks to enjoy while watching the game. We, on the other hand, are thinking about how IPM can help home gardeners with some of the fruits and vegetables they grow that might be enjoyed on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Adult pocket gopher coming out of its burrow in a field.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Groundhogs and Other Burrowing Rodents

February 2, 2021
Annually on February 2, groundhogs get a lot of coverage. Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are burrowing rodents often found in the eastern United States. But in California, any shadows from burrowing rodents are unlikely to be a groundhog.
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Downed tree with exposed roots in front of residence.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Storm Damage in Landscapes

January 27, 2021
Strong winds from the latest winter storm have downed trees and branches throughout Northern California and may have also damaged plants in your garden and landscape. Further damage from wind or hail can be reduced with proper cultural care.
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