Get free expert help with garden problems and advice from the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Desk supported by research-based information from the University of California and other academic or government institutions.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) UC IPM website What is IPM? An ecosystem-based process for solving pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment. What is a pest? An unwanted organism that damages or interferes with desirable plants.
The threecornered alfalfa hopper (TCAH) is a vector of Grapevine red blotch virus that causes Grapevine red blotch disease in vineyards. A degree day model was developed to predict the ideal time frame for ground cover management to help reduce TCAH populations in vineyards.
Discover how to manage and ID mammal pests at home - effective strategies to protect home and garden from squirrels, gophers, moles, voles, raccoons, and more.
The UCCE Entomology Research and Extension program is entrusted with developing and implementing targeted research and education programs on managing insect pests of vegetables, forage crops, field crops, and specialty crops in Imperial County.
