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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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Apply Now: Pesticide Safety Educator

December 17th, 2019
The UC Statewide IPM Program is hiring a Pesticide Safety Educator to coordinate with UC ANR advisors and specialists, government agencies, professional organizations, and others to plan, develop and deliver local pesticide safety educational programs for fieldworkers, pesticide handlers, pesticide...
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Foliage and fruit of broadleaf mistletoe.<br>(Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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Underneath the Mistletoe

December 15th, 2019
Mistletoe is a familiar sight of the season, often found wrapped in ribbon and hung for certain festivities this time of year. But did you know it is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a number of landscape trees in California? There are two types of mistletoe in California.
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Oleander leaves with damage to leaves by freezing weather. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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Winter is Coming- IPM Tips for Yard and Garden

December 12th, 2019
Days are getting shorter and evenings cooler as winter approaches. Sweater weather also means a change in the to-do list around the yard. Here are a few things to consider when preparing your landscapes and gardens for winter.
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Bed bug detector under furniture. (Credit: DH Choe)
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Bed Bug-Free Holiday Hosting (Part 2)

December 11th, 2019
Holidays are a time for welcoming family and friends. But what if your loved ones accidentally bring along unwanted guestsbed bugs? These insects are excellent hitchhikers, hiding easily in luggage and sometimes on clothes.
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Egg, immature bed bugs, adult bed bugs (Credit: DH Choe)
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Bed Bug-Free Holiday Travel (Part 1)

December 8th, 2019
Tis the season for holiday travel. As you make reservations for rental accommodations to visit family and friends, we wanted to share a few suggestions to help you avoid bringing bed bugs home with you.
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