Pests in the Urban Landscape

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The Pests in the Urban Landscape blog shares the latest resources and information from the UC IPM Urban & Community team to help you sustainably manage pests in the home, garden, and landscape. 

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Visit the UC IPM Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist for a list of pest prevention activities for each month.
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March Pest Prevention Tips

March 6, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
Follow these general tips for the month of March to prevent pests in the garden and landscape. To view more tips specific to your region, visit the Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist on the UC IPM website.
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A close up of two green pesticide bottles.
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Protect Yourself from Pesticides

February 20, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
If you've used disinfecting wipes to clean surfaces in your home, an herbicide to control weeds in your garden, or insect repellents while on a hike, then you have used a pesticide.
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A person holding up a white protective netting on pepper plants.
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Sustainably manage pests using IPM!

February 14, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
In February we recognize Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Black History Month, but did you know it is also IPM month?
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Visit the UC IPM Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist for a list of pest prevention activities for each month.
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February Pest Prevention Tips

February 5, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
Follow these general tips for the month of February to prevent pest in the garden and landscape. To view more tips specific to your region, visit the Seasonal Landscape IPM Checkliston the UC IPM website. Protect sensitive plants from freezing and frost damage.
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Two leafy green seedlings drooped over onto the soil.
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Damping-off of Seedlings

January 24, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
Springtime planting is almost here but don't rush to plant seeds until the soil has warmed up! Planting seeds too soon, when the soil is cold and wet, risks losing them to damping-off, a disease caused by fungi and oomycetes in the soil.
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