Pest Management & Plant Health

Join two of UCCE Imperial County extension adviser's, Ana Pastrana (Plant Pathologist) and Arun Babu (Entomologist) as they host a series of monthly meetings designed to provide PCA's and growers the latest research education, local AG updates and networking opportunities.

Pre-registration is encouraged: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.

Wildflowers were once abundant throughout our state. Their populations have been drastically reduced due to development, invasive species and more recently, extreme fires and prolonged drought.

Carpophilus Beetle Online Information Session July 9, 2024 3 to 6 pm(Pacific time) Please register at this link Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register Click here for a flyer with more information...

Full course website: https://calnat.ucanr.

Did you know certain areas of San Bernardino and Riverside County are in a fruit fly quarantine? Join the San Bernardino/Riverside County Master Food Preservers to learn some quick and easy ways to preserve citrus.

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Full Course Website: http://calnat.ucanr.edu/Take_a_class/CBTSP/ Become a citizen-scientist as we explore Californias natural environment. Learn about opportunities that you can take on to share and engage others in natural resource stewardship through education and service.

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant.

April 17, 2025 - Myth or Fact?: Debunking Pest Myths Weve 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.