Pest Management & Plant Health

Detector dog stands on a small box, gazing at handler to alert a find
UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Dogs Sniff Out Pest Problems

March 27, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
Dogs use their keen sense of smell to help humans every day. Their powerful noses alert us to danger, aid in search and rescue operations, and even have the potential to diagnose diseases. But did you know that some dogs have been trained to sniff out harmful invasive pests? Enter the detector dogs! …
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Valley oak tree atop a hill of brown grass.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Webinar: Mediterranean Oak Borer and Other Oak Pests

March 26, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
Join UC IPM for a free webinar on the invasive Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) and other important oak tree pests on April 10, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. The Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) is an invasive ambrosia beetle that infests several species of white oaks in California: valley oak, blue oak,…
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Rows of date palms
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Date production workshop set for April 23 in Palm Desert

March 5, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The 2025 California Date Palm Workshop will be held on April 23 in Palm Desert at the UC Riverside Palm Desert Center. Anyone who is interested in growing dates is welcome to attend. "This workshop brings together researchers, growers and stakeholders to discuss recent research data on the ‘state of the…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Page

Integrated Pest Management

Weeds, ants, rats and gophers, snails, and slugs these are just a few of the pests that may take up residence in your garden. A fast and easy way of dealing with unwanted creatures is to spray or bait them with a poison.
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UC Master Gardeners of Central Sierra: Page

Central Sierra | Master Gardeners | January Gardening Tips

Keep an eye on the weather report - protect frost-tender plants when the temperature falls below 32 degrees. Divide perennials like daylilies and chrysanthemums. Prune crepe myrtles, cane berries, and roses, and clean-up trimmings.
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Threecornered alfalfa hopper degree day model

The threecornered alfalfa hopper (TCAH) is a vector of Grapevine red blotch virus that causes Grapevine red blotch disease in vineyards. A degree day model was developed to predict the ideal time frame for ground cover management to help reduce TCAH populations in vineyards.
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