The best thing about growing tomatoes – their wonderful flavor. The worst? Pests, diseases and environmental threats. In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will examine those and provide general control methods, including crop rotation, planting/watering, choosing disease resistant…
This webinar is part of the Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management series. Dr. Neal Williams, University of California Davis, will provide an overview of predictive framework (models) for assessing pesticide exposure risk to bees in working agricultural landscapes and evidence-based field studies to…
Wildlife such as coyotes, birds, rodents, raccoons, skunks, and opossums can become pests in urban areas. In this webinar you will learn how to identify, prevent, and manage common negative human-wildlife interactions and pest problems. We will also discuss the types of beneficial ecosystem services wildlife…
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 …
Join us for the upcoming 2025 California Date Palm Workshop event where you will learn about date production. There will be presentations on irrigation, nutrients, disease, pests, and regulations. “The workshop brings together researchers, growers and stakeholders to discuss recent research…
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…
This program includes nine weeks of expert-led field trips and online lectures, hands-on experience in the Park, environmental stewardship and so much more!Delivery Mode: HybridOrganization Description: Anza-Borrego Foundation (ABF) is the official nonprofit partner of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. We…
Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified 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.
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. Come and learn which facts are true and which ones are just popular myths.
