Pests in the Urban Landscape

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The Pests in the Urban Landscape blog shares the latest resources and information from the UC IPM Urban & Community team to help you sustainably manage pests in the home, garden, and landscape. 

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Horrors in the Garden and Landscape

October 31, 2021
Happy Halloween! Here are the answers to our haunted horrors posted earlier in the week. If you encounter these, or other pests, you can find management information and resources on our website. 1. If you're growing pumpkins or squash, you may encounter Fusarium crown and foot rot.
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Haunted Halloween Hunt

October 26, 2021
It's spooky season and we wanted to share a few of our favorite Halloween horror themed pests you may see now, or at other times of the year.
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Close up image of several winged subterranean termites on a plant seed in dirt.
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Swarming Termites Looking for Love

October 21, 2021
By Andrew M Sutherland
It's that time of year again: termite swarm season! Western subterranean termites, Reticulitermes hesperus (species complex), produce reproductive swarms during calm sunny periods immediately following the first autumn rains.
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Oregano plant in pot.
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New Resources for Herbs and Vegetables

October 6, 2021
Now is the time for planting cool-season vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and spinach. We are pleased to share new pest management resources for other cool season vegetables including beets, chard, radishes or turnips.
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