Pests in the Urban Landscape

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The Pests in the Urban Landscape blog shares the latest sustainable pest management news and information from the UC IPM Urban & Community Program. 

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Pampasgrass infestation in a coastal area.
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Invasive Pest Spotlight: Pampasgrass & Jubatagrass

July 8th, 2022
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes, Karey Windbiel
Pampasgrass and jubatagrass facts Pampasgrass (Cortaderia selloana) is a common ornamental landscape plant that readily naturalizes throughout California's coastal areas and some interior regions.
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Mature plantain plant in a lawn.
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Controlling Weeds Webinar, 7/21

July 8th, 2022
By Karey Windbiel
Looking for ways to manage weeds in your lawn or landscape? Join us on July 21, 2022 at noon for UC IPM's free monthly webinar to learn about how to control weeds using mostly nonchemical methods.
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Figure 1. A coyote scavenging a dead rat in a suburban backyard. Photo by game camera.
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Rats, Rodenticides, and Research

June 20th, 2022
By Niamh M Quinn
Where is rodenticide exposure in wildlife coming from? Is it from use by residents or farmers? Applications by marijuana growers? Or from applications by qualified and trained structural pest control professionals?
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Brownish gray adult squirrel on dirt with its tail outstretched.
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Squirrels: Topic for Webinar on May 19

May 18th, 2022
By Karey Windbiel
If you are battling with ground squirrels or tree squirrels around your home or property, join us on Thursday, May 19 at noon for UC IPM's one-hour seminar on Squirrels! Dr.
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