The UCCE Entomology Research and Extension program is entrusted with developing and implementing targeted research and education programs on managing insect pests of vegetables, forage crops, field crops, and specialty crops in Imperial County.
Since the first week of August 2024, the UCCE Entomology program at Imperial County has maintained a yellow sticky trap network across the Imperial Valley.
Have a sick plant, an ailing tree, mysterious spots on leaves? Chat with a Santa Clara County UC Master Gardener via Zoom to diagnose your plant problems. You can also listen and learn while other people ask their questions. Priority will be given to questions emailed in advance.
Garden Help > Monthly TipsBeneficial insects help us in our gardens by pollinating plants, preying on other pests such as aphids, adding beauty, and being part of a whole, healthy ecosystem. Below is a collection of our monthly tips that relate to beneficial insects.To-dosPests and diseasesWhat to Plant…
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) UC IPM website What is IPM? An ecosystem-based process for solving pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment. What is a pest? An unwanted organism that damages or interferes with desirable plants.
The University of California has an extensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) website with a comprehensive section for grapes, including a year-round IPM program and guidelines. The UC IPM guidelines are an excellent source of information on managing pests.
The threecornered alfalfa hopper (TCAH) is a vector of Grapevine red blotch virus that causes Grapevine red blotch disease in vineyards. A degree day model was developed to predict the ideal time frame for ground cover management to help reduce TCAH populations in vineyards.
