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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Brown adult, yellow nymphs, and white wax of Asian citrus psyllids.<br>(Credit: M Rogers)
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Webinar for Backyard Gardeners

December 1, 2019
We hope by now most people have heard about and are aware of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a small brown insect that carries a deadly citrus disease called huanglongbing (HLB), threatening all backyard citrus trees as well as the statewide citrus industry.
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A flock of wild turkeys in a residential neighborhood.<br>(Credit: K Windbiel-Rojas)
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The Truth About Turkeys

November 25, 2019
It has been rumored that Ben Franklin proposed the turkey as the national bird and symbol of our nation. Whether this is true or not, there is evidence that Franklin thought highly of this holiday bird.
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A centipede (above) and millipede side by side. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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Centipedes and Millipedes

November 18, 2019
Centipedes and millipedes are most often seen in yards and gardens, sometimes finding their way into houses. They are not insects, but they belong to the same group in the animal kingdom as insects and crustaceans.
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Reading pesticide label instructions. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
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UC Ag Experts Talk: Label Reading Webinar

November 14, 2019
Pesticide Label Reading for Safe Applications November 20, 2019 from 3pm to 4pm Lisa Blecker, Coordinator of the Pesticide Safety Education Program, will talk about all the important information you can find on pesticide labels to ensure the safety of pesticide handlers, other employees, and bystand...
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