This webinar is part of an invasive weed species miniseries. Thomas Getts, UC Cooperative Extension Weed Ecology and Cropping Systems Advisor (Lassen, Modoc, Sierra, and Plumas Counties), will describe the biology, impacts, and control of some of the more common and damaging invasive weed species in the…
Learn about aquatic invasive species like golden mussels, nutria, and simple actions you can take to help protect our waters from these destructive pests.
In California, invasive plants cause problems such as increasing wildfire risk, damaging ecosystems, and affecting recreation activities. Join us to learn about the impacts of invasive plants and ways you can help prevent the spread of invasive plants.About the Urban and Community IPM Webinar …
The Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) is an invasive ambrosia beetle that infests several species of white oaks in California: valley oak, blue oak, and Oregon oak. The beetle is spreading rapidly in Napa, Lake, Sonoma, and Sacramento Counties and has been detected in neighboring El Dorado, Yolo, and Mendocino…
Join the El Dorado County Master Gardeners to learn about weeds commonly found in the home landscape, their culture, and control strategies. Well also discuss highly aggressive non-native weeds which have been introduced into El Dorado County.
Nothing is more frustrating than watching your hard-earned harvest get ruined by pests before you can even enjoy it. The fruits and vegetables in our gardens can be attacked by many different kinds of insects, diseases, snails, rodents, and other pests. Many common pests that show up in our…
Following the July 16th webinar Update on Asian Citrus Psyllid in California, our presenter, Dr. Sandipa Gautam, answered live questions from participants. Below are some of the questions asked about Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB) disease. Keep in mind that some of the questions were…
How to distinguish between the three types of weeds on your property Isn’t it funny when you look at children that you have not seen in a while, you usually say, “These kids have grown like weeds.” You don’t say that they have grown like a plant. You and I did not make that saying up; the truth is…