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2025 First Report-- April 2

April 2, 2025
By Patricia A Lazicki
General situation, thrips population developmentPlanting is in full swing. Temperatures and precipitation this spring are close to historic norms, and the thrips population predictions are very similar to those we saw last year. We’re currently at the peak of 1st-generation adults; they’ll be laying their…
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Peach Leaf Curl

 Fungal disease that affects the blossoms, fruit, leaves, and shoots of peaches, ornamental flowering peaches, and nectarines. One of the most common disease problems for backyard gardeners growing these trees. When severe, the disease can reduce fruit production substantially. The loss of leaves and…
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Olive growers, enthusiasts invited to UC olive webinar April 4

March 14, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Growers and others interested in growing table olives or olives for making olive oil are invited to a California Statewide Olive Seminar on Friday, April 4. The online seminar, a series of presentations from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., is sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension and UC…
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Deer

Two most common are mule deer and black-tailed deer. Both eat shrubs, vines, fruit and nut trees, garden vegetables, grasses, and small flowering plants. Deer dislike some plants, especially when other more palatable plants are available.Signs/SymptomsHoof prints two to three inches long, split in the middle…
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Pest Profiles: Vertebrates

Solving Problems | Top 20 Problems | Garden Pests | Weeds & Invasives | Extreme Conditions | Other Garden Problems | Biological Control & Natural Enemies | Reducing Harmful Chemicals in the Garden Vertebrate Pests - Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles A vertebrate is an animal with a backbone…
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Pest Profiles: Invertebrates

Solving Problems | Top 20 Problems | Garden Pests | Weeds & Invasives | Extreme Conditions | Other Garden Problems | Biological Control & Natural Enemies | Reducing Harmful Chemicals in the Garden Invertebrate pests – insects, spiders and mites, snails, and slugs An invertebrate is any…
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Date production workshop set for April 23 in Palm Desert

March 5, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The 2025 California Date Palm Workshop will be held on April 23 in Palm Desert at the UC Riverside Palm Desert Center. Anyone who is interested in growing dates is welcome to attend. "This workshop brings together researchers, growers and stakeholders to discuss recent research data on the ‘state of the…
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