Spring has arrived! 🌼 Along with warmer weather and blooming flowers, you may have also noticed more insects and spiders roaming your home. If these unwanted houseguests have you thinking about clearing up some clutter, tune in on April 16, 2026. Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Spring has arrived! 🌱 Along with warmer weather and blooming flowers, you may have also noticed more insects and spiders roaming your home. If these unwanted houseguests have you thinking about clearing up some clutter, tune into our next webinar on April 16, 2026: ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

With citrus season in full swing, there are pests you should be on the lookout for. 🍊🍋🐛 Read more about how to identify these pests, their damage, and how to manage them on our blog: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u... #IPM #gardening

Four-leaf clovers may be a sign of good luck, but some clovers can be a garden nuisance. 🍀 Visit our blog to learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u... #ipm #gardening #saintpatricksday

Join us on March 19th for a brief introduction to biopesticides — what they are, how they work, and how some have been discovered. You will also learn how to use them effectively as part of a sustainable pest management approach. 🌱🧪 Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ipm #gardening

In January 2026, Dr. Amy Murillo fascinated our webinar attendees about pests of backyard chickens. Visit the UC IPM blog for a link to the webinar recording and to read some answers from the live Q&A: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u... Photo of Cheery Littlebottom the chicken by Belinda Messenger-Sikes.🐓

This week (February 23-27, 2026) is National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), an event dedicated to raising awareness about invasive species, the threats they pose, and how we can slow their spread. Visit NISAW.org to sign up for a free webinar!

Have you seen our new logo? Read more on what this logo change means for UC IPM: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u...

Tune into the next webinar on February 19th, where we’ll be joined by UCCE IPM Advisor MacKenzie Patton, who'll be discussing how to identify and manage diseases and disorders of vegetable gardens. Link to register in the bio!

Learn more about how ornamental plants can be invasive, what you can do, and resources you can use when planning your landscape design, in this week’s UC IPM blog: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u...

With the winter rains you might have also seen mushrooms popping up on your lawn! Want to know how to manage them? Visit the UC IPM blog to learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u...

UC IPM brings you Top Pests of 2025: Wrapped Edition! These ten pests received the highest hits from our Pest Notes publication series last year. Can you guess which ones? Visit the UC IPM blog to learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u...

Join us for our first webinar of the year! On January 15th, we'll be joined by Dr. Amy Murillo from UC Riverside as she discusses identification, prevention, and management of common ectoparasites found in backyard chicken flocks. Register here: ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

As we reflect on this past year, we’d like to express our gratitude to all of you for joining us to learn about pest management around the home and garden! To stay connected with us in 2026, visit our website: ipm.ucanr.edu -The UC IPM Urban and Community Team

On January 15, 2026, join Dr. Amy Murillo from UC Riverside as she discusses identification, prevention, and management of common ectoparasites found in backyard chicken flocks. Register at: ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Protect your citrus trees and help prevent the spread of invasive pests this holiday season! Visit the UC IPM blog to read more: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u...

Want to learn something new on your lunch break? Join UC IPM every month from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Get answers to your pest questions and learn about pest identification, prevention, and management around the home, garden, and landscape! ucanr.edu/site/urban-c... 🐞🌿 #integratedpestmanagement #webinars

Managing invasive species is no easy feat, and many collaborative efforts are taking place in California. Join us on December 3 for a peek behind the scenes to learn what state agencies are doing to protect our state from these harmful pests. 🪲 ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #invasivespecies #IPM

Check out the latest issue of the Home and Garden Pest Newsletter from UC IPM! 🐀 ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-lan... #integratedpestmanagement #rodents #pestmanagement

Days are getting shorter, and pests may be getting bolder! Cooler days and more moisture during fall can change household pest behavior. Learn about seasonal ant invasions, fall-swarming termites, and more on November 20. 🍁🐜 Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #fall #pestmanagement #autumn

When you think of a mummy, you probably imagine the scary kind inspired by the ancient Egyptian ritual of preserving the bodies of the dead. ☠️ When we talk about mummies at UC IPM, we mean something completely different! Read more on our blog: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u... #halloween #ipm #gardening

Invasive plants cause a multitude of problems in California’s wildlands. They reduce biodiversity, impact outdoor recreation, and increase the risk of wildfires. On November 5, join us to learn more about these impacts. 🌲 Register: link.ucanr.edu/invasivewebi... #invasiveplants #invasivespecies

Have you seen this bug? We’ll give you a hint: they are most likely to be on or near their preferred food source, box elder trees. 🪲🌳 Visit the UC IPM blog for more information about this insect and common lookalikes: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u... #boxelderbug #pestmanagement #ipm

October is National Firewood Month! Harmful pests like the spotted lanternfly can hitchhike on firewood. Help keep our forests safe: buy it where you burn it. 🪲🌲🏕️ To register for free webinars from the Don’t Move Firewood organization, visit www.dontmovefirewood.org/firewood-mon... #firewoodmonth

Do your trees or shrubs look unhealthy? In our next webinar on October 16, horticulture expert Chris Shogren will cover common pests of landscape trees and shrubs, their management, and proper plant care. 🌳🪲🍄 To register, visit: ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #pestmanagement #gardening

Fall is officially here! 🍁 It's time to prepare for garden and landscape pest problems that could come with the changing season. UC IPM's Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist is a monthly guide to help you avoid common pests of landscape plants: ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-lan... #garden #pestmanagement

California’s forests and urban landscapes face growing threats from invasive tree pests, which have already killed hundreds of thousands of trees across the state. Join us on October 1 to learn about these pests and the damage they cause. Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🪲🌲 #invasivespecies

Are tiny maggots coming out of your homegrown berries? They might be spotted wing drosophila. These flies can ruin your harvest by infesting fruit before it ripens. Learn how to protect your berry patch from this pest on our blog ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u... #ipm #garden #gardening #pest

Don’t miss our next webinar on September 18! Learn about problems caused by wildlife commonly found in urban areas. Our speaker will also discuss the beneficial ecosystem services wildlife provide and how to live harmoniously with our wild animal neighbors.🦨 Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A South Lake Tahoe resident recently tested positive for plague, a rare but serious disease that can be transmitted to humans and pets. It's usually transmitted through the bites of fleas that have fed on infected wild rodents. For more information, visit www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID... 🧪🐿️

Late summer is prime time for yellowjackets. You may have seen these wasps buzzing around your picnic table. Learn more about yellowjackets and how to manage them on our blog: ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u... 🪲🧪🥪

Invasive species like golden mussels are threatening California’s lakes and rivers by impeding water delivery systems, damaging recreation areas and harming wetland ecosystems. Join us on September 3 to learn more and find out what you can do to help! 🌊🧪🐟 Register at link.ucanr.edu/aquaticinvas...

The spread of invasive species in California’s waterways has wide-ranging consequences, from impeding water delivery systems to damaging recreation areas and wetland ecosystems. Join us on September 3 to learn what you can do to help protect our waters. Register at link.ucanr.edu/aquaticinvas... 🐟🧪🌊

Kissing bugs are seasonal, summertime pests of sparsely-inhabited rural and suburban areas. They are parasites that feed on the blood of many animals, including humans. On warm summer and fall evenings, they may enter homes to look for their next meal. Read more here: link.ucanr.edu/kissingbugblog 🪲

Check out the latest issue of the Home and Garden Pest Newsletter from UC IPM! To view and subscribe to our newsletter, visit: ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-lan... 🌱🧪🪲🍓 #hortfeed #plants #horticulture #pests

In California, invasive plants cause problems like increasing wildfire risk, damaging ecosystems, and affecting recreation areas. Join us on August 21 to learn about their impacts, how they’re managed, and ways you can help prevent them from spreading. 🌱🧪🌲🏕️ Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Don’t let pests take a bite out of your harvest! Join UC IPM on August 6 as we kick off our invasive species mini-series with an informational webinar on invasive pests that impact your edible garden. 🧪🌱🍓🪲 Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #gardening #invasivepest #horticulture #hortfeed

UC IPM's new Invasive Species Webinar Mini-Series explores how invasive species are reshaping California’s natural and urban landscapes. Join us from 11am – 12pm on the first Wednesday of each month to learn about invasive pests and their impacts. 🌲️🪵🌿🧪🪲 Register at link.ucanr.edu/invasive-web...

The dotted paropsine leaf beetle is a new threat to eucalyptus trees in California. First reported in Los Angeles in 2022, it has quickly spread throughout Southern California to Orange, San Diego, and San Bernadino counties. Learn more at ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u... 👀🪲🌳 Photo by Chris Shogren, UCCE

Want to learn how to manage pests without pesticides? In this webinar UC IPM will review nonchemical pest management practices as alternatives to pesticides in the home and garden. 🧪🌳🌲 Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Invasive pest prevention is a year-round effort! As California Invasive Species Action Week wraps up, remember these simple actions you can take to help. To learn more, visit ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u.... #invasive #California #hortfeed

Help keep invasive plants out of California! Invasive plants harm our native ecosystems, create fire hazards, and reduce biodiversity. 🌿🧪🦋 View tips for preventing their establishment and spread at ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u.... #CISAW #invasive #NativePlants #hortfeed #plants #horticulture

Don’t let invasive aquatic weeds, mussels, or fish hitchhike a ride on your boat, kayak, or fishing equipment! ⛵⛴️🎣 Learn how to prevent their introduction and spread at ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u.... #invasive #fishing #kayak #boating #lake

Going camping this summer? Don’t bring invasive forest pests with you! Many destructive pests are moved to new areas on infested firewood. Protect our forests by buying firewood where you plan to burn it. 🌳🧪🪲🌲🏕️🪵 Learn more at link.ucanr.edu/firewood. #CISAW #invasive #forests #camping #firewood

State & federal agencies monitor frequently for new invasive pests, but the public is often the first to find them. Here are 3 invasive species not established in California that you can look out for. 🪲👀 Learn more at ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u.... #CISAW #gardening #invasive #California

California Invasive Species Action Week goes from Saturday, June 7 through Sunday, June 15, 2025. Join us this week to learn about important invasive species, their impacts, and actions you can take to help! Learn more at ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u....

The internet is full of remedies for pest or plant problems, but what actually works & what is just a myth? To help you figure that out, UC IPM debunked some common pest myths. Read about them at ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u.... 🌿🏡🪲🧪🌳🦋 #gardening #horticulture #hortfeed #garden #PlantScience #pest

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an #invasive beetle that has killed millions of ash trees across America. Though not yet found in #California, it has spread to 4 counties in Oregon. To help protect #native ash trees and California forests, #DontMoveFirewood. Learn more at link.ucanr.edu/eabweek 🧪🌳🪲

Now's the time to check your plants for squash bug eggs! Pick off and destroy egg masses to reduce squash bug numbers later in the season. Learn more about managing these pests in the newly updated fact sheet from UC IPM at ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-lan...

Join UC IPM on May 15th to learn how herbicides work, the effectiveness of various organic and synthetic herbicides, and how to choose the right herbicide for your weed problem. Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🧪🌿🏡 #Herbicide #WeedManagement #Garden #Lawn #Weeds #Science