Pest Management & Plant Health

Sudden oak death is a disease of oak trees that is caused by an invasive plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum. The disease has been found infecting trees in coastal California counties from Monterey to Humboldt and can be spread by moving infested soil and plant material. In California, P.

For a 7th year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will celebrate California Invasive Species Action Week, which this year will be from Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 14, 2020.

From UC IPM Pests in the Urban Landscape blog. As summer quickly approaches and we find ourselves getting outside a bit more, remember to take care to protect yourself from mosquitoes.

As summer quickly approaches and we find ourselves getting outside a bit more, remember to take care to protect yourself from mosquitoes.

The bacterium that causes huanglongbing (HLB), Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), enters a citrus tree either through grafts or when the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) feeds.

As many people you know have turned to baking during quarantine, it is likely that ingredients such as flour will continue to be in high demand. While you may be tempted to stock up when you find these ingredients, you should also consider how to properly store your ingredients to prevent pests.

Big Dig Day is almost here! It's a day to show support for your local Master Gardener Program.

UCR Urban Pest Management Conference was held in an online format in 2020. The conference was originally schedule in March 2020, but the conference organizing committee had to cancel and reschedule it in an online format with new May 2020 dates (May 18-20, 2020).

Here is a summary of some of the work our office is doing during shelter in place.

Many people have increased their use of disinfectants and sanitizers due to the COVID-19 crisis. It is important to use these products correctly to ensure they are effective and to protect ones health.