Invasive Species

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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Weeds, Wildlands, & Wildfires

Event Date
Nov 5, 2025

Join invasive plant expert Chris McDonald to learn about the impacts of invasive weeds and how they are managed in California.
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The Growing Threat to Our Trees

Event Date
Oct 1, 2025

Join forestry expert Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann for an educational webinar exploring important invasive pests that impact California’s trees.
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Protect California’s Waters from Invasive Species

Event Date
Sep 3, 2025

Learn about aquatic invasive species like golden mussels, nutria, and simple actions you can take to help protect our waters from these destructive pests.
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Invasive Pests In Your Edible Garden

Event Date
Aug 6, 2025

Discover steps you can take to protect your harvest and learn how you can help stop the spread of invasive species.
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Central Sierra: Starthistle (EDC MG)

Event Date
Nov 8, 2025

Come learn about this invasive weed that has taken over large portions of California’s range land and urban landscape. Learn about its origins, how it moves, why it is so difficult to control, how to overcome these difficulties, control methods, and how to design an effective control program.
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Webinar: Managing Invasive Plants

Event Date
Aug 21, 2025

In California, invasive plants cause problems such as increasing wildfire risk, damaging ecosystems, and affecting recreation activities. Join us to learn about the impacts of invasive plants and ways you can help prevent the spread of invasive plants.About the Urban and Community IPM Webinar …
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Webinar: Mediterranean Oak Borer & Other Pests of California Oaks

Event Date
Apr 10, 2025

The Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) is an invasive ambrosia beetle that infests several species of white oaks in California: valley oak, blue oak, and Oregon oak. The beetle is spreading rapidly in Napa, Lake, Sonoma, and Sacramento Counties and has been detected in neighboring El Dorado, Yolo, and Mendocino…
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Invasive Species: Nature’s Troublemakers

November 14, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
California is famous for its scenic wilderness and biological diversity. Unfortunately, our state’s unique ecosystems are in danger, and invasive species are among the biggest threats to our environment. Invasive species can cause all kinds of environmental damage, such as harming wildlife, disrupting our…
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Managing Invasive Plants: Your Questions Answered!

September 22, 2025
UC IPM recently hosted a webinar about invasive plant management in California. During the presentation, our speakers Constance Taylor and Jutta Burger from the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) answered live questions from attendees. Below are some of those questions and answers. If you…
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Is That a Maggot in My Berry?

September 8, 2025
By Cherie Shook
 A little red-eyed fly is trending on social media for all the wrong reasons. Why? Because people are finding maggots in some of their berries! Sounds gross, but what is it?   This small fly, called spotted-wing drosophila (SWD), love soft-skinned fruits such as cherries, blueberries,…
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