Integrated Pest Management

Biological invasions are one of the three main causes for biodiversity loss globally, together with urbanization and climate change. Not unlike animals and plants, microbes can become invasive in non-native ecosystems.

David Haviland, UCCE Farm Advisor discussed integrated pest management for five different species of mites that cause economic damage to citrus, including proper identification, monitoring, and tools for management. Biological control was also be discussed, including the use of predatory mites.

Biopesticides contain active ingredients of natural or biological origin that include plant extracts, microorganisms, microbial metabolites, organic molecules, minerals, or other such natural materials that have pesticidal properties.

Have you registered for UCIPM Urban & Community Program's first open webinar? This Thursday, March 18 from 1:00-2:00pm PDT we will cover What is Integrated Pest Management? Click here to register. This week's webinar is the first of a new monthly webinar series that is free and open to the public.

New book shows how California has led the nation in farm sales since 1948 and explores future challenges "California Agriculture: Dimensions and Issues" by the Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics details the past, present and future of many of California's major agricultural commodities, i...

It feels like spring is here! It might not stay, as we sometimes have a few false starts here in So Cal, but the birds are singing, the trees are sending out blooms and summer veggies are getting seeded and about ready to be transplanted.

The UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Urban & Community Program is excited to present a new monthly webinar series that is free and open to the public. Presenters will share helpful pest management information for California residents.

Field Guide to Urban Gardening By Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening Espiritu, K (2019) Field Guide to Urban Gardening , Cool Springs Press ISBN 978-0-7603-6396-6 $27.99 When preparing for our UCCE Master Gardener presentation, I decided to purchase this book as a resource.

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Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, gobble up aphids like kids gobble up popcorn and we all cheer loudly.