Pests And Weeds

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Heavy infestation of weeds in between two rows of grapevines.
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Perennial Weed Management in Vineyards and Orchards

Event Date
Jun 3, 2026

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Jorge Angeles, Weed Management Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties, will provide an overview of commonly found perennial weeds in orchards and vineyards in the San Joaquin Valley and cover key…
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Control of Invasive and Noxious Weeds in El Dorado County

Event Date
Jun 13, 2026

These weeds displace natives, decrease wildlife habitat, and reduce recreational and land values.  Discover ways to identify, control, and report invasive weeds of county-wide concern.  Then, we will take a look at weeds commonly found in the home landscape, their culture, and control strategies.
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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Eco-friendly weed management for home gardeners
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Eco-Friendly Weed Management

Event Date
Feb 28, 2026

Are your weeds taking over? Would you like to control them without harsh chemicals? This Master Gardener-led class will show you how. The class will focus on sustainability based on integrated pest management (IPM) and utilizing multiple tools and practices.  
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Test Your Pest ID Knowledge

Event Date
May 21, 2026

Join us for this fun and interactive session where we will “quiz” attendees on look-alike pests, what’s causing plant damage, good bug vs. bad bug, weed ID, and more.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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A man kneeling on a lawn next to a house pouring a liquid pesticide into a plastic backpack applicator.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Troubleshooting Pest Control

Event Date
Mar 11, 2026

Join us for this half-day webinar aimed at structural pest management professionals, where you’ll learn about troubleshooting various pests, their biology, inspection techniques, and best management practices.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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goats grazing a hillside, three cattle dogs and a man with a cowboy hat trees and mountains around
UCCE Central Sierra: Event

California Targeted Grazing Short Course

Event Date
Feb 17, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026

Once-weekly Zoom webinars culminate in a Davis field day  Practitioners, resource managers, landowners, and students: Learn how targeted grazing can address fuel and vegetation management with UC Cooperative Extension! Join this workshop to learn: The fundamentals of small-ruminant targeted…
UCCE Central Sierra
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Hand and arm covered with glove and long sleeve spraying clear mist from a bottle onto a green shrub.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

The Secrete Life of Biopesticides

Event Date
Mar 19, 2026

An introduction to biopesticides, including what they are, how they work, and how to use them effectively.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

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.
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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Green alfalfa field with scattered blooms of purple flowers blowing in the wind.
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Pest Management in Alfalfa, Small Grains, and Garbanzo Beans

Event Date
Sep 24, 2025

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Dr. Michelle Leinfelder-Miles, Delta Crops Resource Management Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin County, will discuss the principles of Integrated Pest Management and pest management in alfalfa, small grains,…
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series
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