Wildfire Preparation

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Firewise Landscape

Defend your home against wildfire with a defensible space. Landscape Restoration UCANR's guie to Landscape Restoration includes information on Soil Erosion, how to access tree and plant damage, how to control invasive plants, and fire safe landscaping.
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Community Education Classes

Fresno County Master Gardeners offer a variety of in-person and zoom community education classes. Questions about these classes or other information needed, please contact the Fresno Master Gardener helpline by e-mail. Gardening Questions? Send an email to mgfresno@ucanr.edu
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Forestry and Forest Health

Forest Advisor and County Director Yana Valachovic works with forest landowners and natural resource professionals, providing UC Forest Research and Outreach information about redwood and Douglas-fir silviculture, forest stewardship, watershed management, oak woodlands, fire and fuels, and insect and disease…
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Fire

How to connect with Fire Director, Lenya Quinn-Davidson, and fire resources.
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Tips for Using Pesticides Safely

February 24, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
At UC IPM we recognize pesticide safety education every month, but February in particular is National Pesticide Safety Education Month! Below are some simple tips for using pesticides safely to protect yourself, others, wildlife, and the environment.
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National Invasive Species Action Week 2025

February 24, 2025
From February 24 - 28, 2025, help increase public awareness of invasive species and join the fight against invasive species by participating in National Invasive Species Action Week (NISAW).
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Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

February 20, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
Recent rainfall throughout much of California has created puddles and stagnant water. With the temperature warming up in many parts of the state, this combination can create the perfect situation for mosquitoes to breed. We encourage you to drain after the rain to reduce mosquito-breeding sites.
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Your Rat Management Questions Answered!

January 14, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce, Niamh M Quinn
UC IPM recently hosted a webinar on rat management presented by Dr. Niamh Quinn. During this webinar attendees were able to ask the expert their burning questions about rats and their management. Below are responses to common questions from the webinar.
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Bugs in Your Holiday Cookies!?

December 16, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
In a recent TikTok video, a woman's holiday baking spree came to a halt when she discovered bugs in her flour. While initially alarmed, the woman was also intrigued.
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