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A centipede (above) and millipede side by side. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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Centipedes and Millipedes

November 18, 2019
Centipedes and millipedes are most often seen in yards and gardens, sometimes finding their way into houses. They are not insects, but they belong to the same group in the animal kingdom as insects and crustaceans.
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Reading pesticide label instructions. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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UC Ag Experts Talk: Label Reading Webinar

November 14, 2019
Pesticide Label Reading for Safe Applications November 20, 2019 from 3pm to 4pm Lisa Blecker, Coordinator of the Pesticide Safety Education Program, will talk about all the important information you can find on pesticide labels to ensure the safety of pesticide handlers, other employees, and bystand...
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Creeping woodsorrel, <i>Oxalis corniculata</i><br>(Credit: JM DiTomaso)
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Nonchemical Alternatives for Weed Management

October 24, 2019
Weeds in the landscape can be tough to manage. But there are many options for weed management using an integrated approach that combines nonchemical and chemical methods. Start by identifying the weeds you want to manage.
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Rose aphids infesting rose buds. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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Insect and Mite Pests on Roses

October 9, 2019
Roses are popular ornamental plants grown in home gardens, parks, and other landscapes. Just like other plants, roses can be host to a number of insects and mite pests.
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Online training courses
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DPR license renewal and early bird pricing for online courses

October 7, 2019
By Cheryl A Reynolds, Karey Windbiel-Rojas
If you are a license or certificate holder from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and your last name begins with the letters M through Z, this is your year to renew your license.
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Figure 1. Safety glasses showing evidence of compliance with the designated “Z87” marked. (Credit: CA Reynolds)
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What to Wear When Using Pesticides

September 26, 2019
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
When using any kind of pesticide, including herbicides, it's important to read the pesticide label carefully and to be sure that you have the proper equipment for applying the pesticide correctly and safely.
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UC IPM Hosts Workshop for Retailers

September 20, 2019
Integrated Pest Management Workshop for Retail Nurseries and Garden Centers Register now for this hands-on, train-the-trainer workshop designed especially for retail nursery and garden center employees, managers, owners, and affiliates.
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Chemical resistant gloves for applying pesticides. (Credit: C Reynolds)
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Retail Newsletter Summer 2019 Edition

September 4, 2019
The latest issue of the Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM Newsletter is now available. In this newsletter we address the science surrounding herbicides, personal protective equipment when using pesticides, and our upcoming training exclusively for retail nursery and garden center employees.
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A conk, the fruiting body of the fungus <i>Phellinus ignarius</i> on black walnut. (Credit: AJ Downer, UCCE Ventura County)
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Wood Decay Fungi in Landscape Trees

August 23, 2019
Landscape trees provide welcome shade, fruit, homes for wildlife, and even a place for kids to climb. But if the wood is damaged, disease-causing fungi can infect the tree. A number of fungal diseases decay wood in both tree branches and trunks, weakening and sometimes killing the tree.
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