Pest Management & Plant Health

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Three white and orange insects with waxy strands covering a leaf.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Giant Whitefly: A Tiny Pest

June 17, 2021
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
The giant whitefly is not a gargantuan monster out of an old sci-fi movie, although it is quite a bit larger compared to other whiteflies. Whiteflies are typically tiny insects that are hard to spot on plants unless they are flying, but the giant whitefly is more obvious.
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Adult California Ground Squirrel
BLP's in OC: Article

Now Available: New online course

June 17, 2021
By Tamara J Majcherek
We're pleased to announce that a new online course on managing ground squirrels and pocket gophers has been added to UC IPM's growing library of online training courses. This course consists of eight video segments recorded by Dr.
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Hand tool for removing tap rooted plants
The Backyard Gardener: Article

It's Time to Get out the Hoe!

June 16, 2021
Even in the best managed gardens, as soon as the soil warms up weed erupt and need to be controlled before they get the upper hand.
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Weed Management for Small Acreage Workshop presentations
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Presentations from Weed Management for Small Acreages workshop

June 13, 2021
By Devii R Rao
From the Livestock and Range blog Did you miss the Weed Management for Small Acreage Workshop? Don't worry! Here's the link to all the presentations: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLjlfxpbNglYGn38KY94aoo6z3pLjo7E4.
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Adult insect with pinkish wings that have black patterning and dots resting on bark.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Invasive Species Action Week 2021

June 6, 2021
California Invasive Species Action Week began Saturday, June 5 and runs through Sunday, June 13, 2021. Increasing public awareness of invasive species and their impacts helps protect our natural resources, waterways, native species, agriculture, and health.
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