Pests And Weeds

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UCCE Central Sierra: Event

California Targeted Grazing Short Course

Event Date
Feb 17, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026

Once-weekly Zoom webinars culminate in a Davis field day  Practitioners, resource managers, landowners, and students: Learn how targeted grazing can address fuel and vegetation management with UC Cooperative Extension! Join this workshop to learn: The fundamentals of small-ruminant targeted…
UCCE Central Sierra
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

The Secrete Life of Biopesticides

Event Date
Mar 19, 2026

An introduction to biopesticides, including what they are, how they work, and how to use them effectively.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Starthistle (EDC MG)

Event Date
Nov 8, 2025

Come learn about this invasive weed that has taken over large portions of California’s range land and urban landscape. Learn about its origins, how it moves, why it is so difficult to control, how to overcome these difficulties, control methods, and how to design an effective control program.
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UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Pest Management in Alfalfa, Small Grains, and Garbanzo Beans

Event Date
Sep 24, 2025

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Dr. Michelle Leinfelder-Miles, Delta Crops Resource Management Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin County, will discuss the principles of Integrated Pest Management and pest management in alfalfa, small grains,…
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UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Field Crop Insect and Weed Management Updates

Event Date
Aug 6, 2025

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Nicholas Clark, Associate Cooperative Extension Area Agronomic Cropping Systems and Nutrient Management Advisor, will give an introduction of agronomic cropping systems and their current weed and insect pest management challenges. He will describe…
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Don't Plant a Pest

June 16, 2026
Protect your environment from invasive plants Pests in the garden are not always creepy crawlers, they can also be plants, and some are very attractive. However, attractiveness does not always mean good, and you may be surprised to learn that some plants in your landscape should not be present at all…
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Four sections showcasing tools for pest management and identification with corresponding images. Transcribed Text reads: Plant Problem Diagnostic Tool: Identify 650+ plant pests, diseases, and abiotic problems across 300+ species by narrowing down issues by plant and affected part. Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist: A monthly IPM checklist helping landscape professionals and gardeners manage common ornamental and fruit tree plant pests with a list of actions. Wildlife Pest Identification Tool: Identify Calif

UC IPM Tools are Back Online!

June 15, 2026
By Yulie Velez
Last month, we shared on our blog that UC IPM's website was undergoing changes to redesign and update the content to improve not only the overall look, but accessibility for those with disabilities to be in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   We also…
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