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News from the UC Statewide IPM Program: Is UC Changing IPM to SPM?

April 28, 2025
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Most UC Master Gardeners are familiar with the term Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, but some may have recently learned about SPM, which stands for Sustainable Pest Management. How are these two terms similar and different, and how does this affect how we talk about IPM within UC ANR?How do IPM and SPM…
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News From UC IPM

January 23, 2025
By Barbra Braaten
Changes to Availability of Neonicotinoid Pesticides Starting January 1, 2025, outdoor use of neonicotinoid pesticides in California will no longer be allowed by those without a pesticide applicator license.
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Statewide Office Re-Org Update

October 28, 2024
By Missy Gable
What a difference a year makes! Introducing our expanded and talented team of nine (soon to be ten) statewide personnel was incredibly fulfilling at our 2024 Annual Coordinator meeting.
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Reappointment Update

October 24, 2024
By Marisa A Coyne
We are thrilled to report that all UC Master Gardener Programs have now been billed for the Active and Limited Active volunteers on their rosters (on the billing date).
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