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Seedlings, sunflower, and pomegranates represent spring, summer, and fall in the garden/
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Page

Garden Guide & Three-Year Journal

The Butte County Garden Guide and Three-Year Journal is compiled and edited by the UC-trained Master Gardeners of Butte County. This county-specific book contains tips for every home gardener.
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Seedlings, sunflower, and pomegranates represent spring, summer, and fall in the garden/
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Page

Garden Guide Extras

The Guide is full of information to help you on your gardening journey. Besides a wide range of articles, the weekly journal layout includes information pertinent for that week. The appendix is a helpful reference on planting, insects, and orchards. Get tips on how to customize and to use it.
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Two rat traps secured to a tree limb using a piece of wood and tape
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Your Rat Management Questions Answered!

January 14, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce, Niamh M Quinn
UC IPM recently hosted a webinar on rat management presented by Dr. Niamh Quinn. During this webinar attendees were able to ask the expert their burning questions about rats and their management. Below are responses to common questions from the webinar.
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Brown female turkeys on the grass and sidewalk outside of a home.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Turkey Troubles

November 26, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
With Thanksgiving approaching, turkeys are on many of our minds. But for those that live in a neighborhood with frequent turkey visitors, you might think of them more often. Like most creatures, turkeys are not always considered a pest, and some people may even enjoy seeing them.
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A grey animal with pale pink claws sticking out of a dirt hole in the ground
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Got Moles?

November 20, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
A line of pushed up grass. A volcano sized mound. Yep, it's probably a mole! While you may never actually see the mole itself, the signs of their presence are pretty clear. Moles are small burrowing mammals (not rodents) that live almost entirely underground in extensive tunnel networks.
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A wire cage trap next to a hole in in the ground.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Managing California Ground Squirrels in Urban Environments

November 20, 2024
By Niamh M Quinn, Roger A Baldwin, Carolyn Whitesell
With the passing of law AB 1322 in 2023 and the recent passing of AB 2552 in September 2024, the options for managing California ground squirrels using lethal methods in urban areas will be more limited.
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A grey brown rat on the ground with its hands by its mouth feeding on something.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Updated Rat Management Resources

June 18, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
Rats can contaminate our food, damage structures, and spread diseases. To help residents and urban pest professionals safely and effectively manage rats, UC IPM has updated the Pest Notes: Rats publication.
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A brown rodent sticking its upper body out of a hole in the ground.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

FAQ: Moles, Voles & Gophers

May 28, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce, Roger A Baldwin
In this blog article we answer some frequently asked questions about moles, voles, and gophers and their management. How can I tell if I have moles, voles, gophers, or something else? Moles: look for circular or volcano-shaped mounds with the plug in the middle, or a plug may not be apparent.
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