Webinar: Wild World of Wasps!
Wasps are a very diverse group of insects. Some species can be a nuisance, creating galls on plants and stinging people, but many others are beneficial pollinators and predators of pests, such as…
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Welcome to UC IPM's Urban & Community Webinar Series!
Join us at noon on the third Thursday of every month to learn about pest identification, prevention, and management around the home, garden, and landscape. This series is free and open to the public but advance registration is required. All webinars will be recorded and posted to our YouTube playlist.
Please share with others who may be interested. These webinars qualify as continuing education for UC Master Gardener volunteers. No continuing education units (CEUs) are available to licensed professionals.
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Upcoming Webinars
Topics and speakers are subject to change.
July 17, 2025 - Wild World of Wasps!
Wasps are a very diverse group of insects. Some species can be nuisance pests, creating galls on plants and stinging people, but many others are beneficial pollinators and predators of pests, such as aphids. And some wasps are just cool! In this webinar, we will discuss different behaviors of wasps and some of their roles in the ecosystem. Register here
August 21, 2025 - Managing Invasive Plants
In California, invasive plants cause problems such as increasing wildfire risk, damaging ecosystems, and affecting recreation activities. Join us to learn about the impacts of invasive plants, and ways you can help prevent the spread of invasive plants. Register here
September 18, 2025 - When Wildlife Become Pests
This talk will cover information on the wildlife species common to urban areas, including coyotes, birds, rodents, raccoons, skunks, and opossums. You will learn how to identify, prevent, and manage common negative human-wildlife interactions and pest problems. We will also discuss the types of beneficial ecosystem services wildlife provide and how to live harmoniously with wildlife in our human dominated systems. Register here
October 16, 2025 - Tree and Shrub Pests
Do your trees or shrubs look unhealthy? A variety of insects, wildlife, and diseases can attack these plants making them unattractive or slow to grow. In this webinar, horticulture expert Chris Shogren will cover common pests of landscape trees and shrubs, their management, and tips for proper plant care to reduce pest problems. Register here
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Webinar: Managing Invasive Plants
In California, invasive plants cause problems such as increasing wildfire risk, damaging ecosystems, and affecting recreation activities. Join us to learn about the impacts of invasive plants and…
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Webinar: When Wildlife Become Pests
Wildlife such as coyotes, birds, rodents, raccoons, skunks, and opossums can become pests in urban areas. In this webinar you will learn how to identify, prevent, and manage common negative human…
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Webinar: Tree & Shrub Pests
Do your trees or shrubs look unhealthy? A variety of insects, wildlife, and diseases can attack these plants making them unattractive or slow to grow. In this webinar, horticulture expert Chris…
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Lauren Fordyce
IPM Educator
CMTY EDUC SPEC 3
Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM/ Area Urban IPM Advisor
COOP EXT ADVISOR