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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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Adult (top) and mature nymph of the brown marmorated stink bug.<br>(Credit: S Ausmus)
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Invasive Spotlight: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

June 8th, 2020
Stink bugs are common pests in gardens but the brown marmorated stink bug, or BMSB, is of particular concern. BMSB (Halyomorpha halys) was first detected in Los Angeles County in 2006 and has since been detected in many other parts of California with large populations in some counties.
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Tanbark oaks killed by Phytophthora ramorum. (Credit: P Svihra)
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Invasive Spotlight: Sudden Oak Death

June 7th, 2020
Sudden oak death is a disease of oak trees that is caused by an invasive plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum. The disease has been found infecting trees in coastal California counties from Monterey to Humboldt and can be spread by moving infested soil and plant material. In California, P.
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Asian citrus psyllid nymphs feeding on citrus can vector a serious plant pathogen that causes disease and tree death within 5 years.<br>(Credit: ME Rogers)
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Invasive Species Action Week 2020

June 5th, 2020
For a 7th year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will celebrate California Invasive Species Action Week, which this year will be from Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 14, 2020.
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Culex mosquito larvae. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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Mosquitoes: what’s the buzz?

June 4th, 2020
As summer quickly approaches and we find ourselves getting outside a bit more, remember to take care to protect yourself from mosquitoes.
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Indian meal moth adult in wheat flour. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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Quarantine Baking and Kitchen Pests

June 2nd, 2020
As many people you know have turned to baking during quarantine, it is likely that ingredients such as flour will continue to be in high demand. While you may be tempted to stock up when you find these ingredients, you should also consider how to properly store your ingredients to prevent pests.
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