Pest Management

Current quarantine: Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) County-wide quarantine on citrus fruits, leaves, and trees; also Indian curry leaf and other hosts The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) has been detected in Santa Clara County as well as other parts of California.

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.

Garden Help Our Garden Help pages for vegetables, fruits, and nuts have growing tips as well as links to information on pests and diseases common in our area.

Information on Pests in the Garden, Landscaping, and the Home; Invasive Plants and Pests; and Weeds.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves the use of environmentally sound, effective practices to keep pests, diseases, and weeds from damaging gardens. IPM begins by identifying the pest, disease, or weed, then selecting the most effective methods and materials for controlling the problem.

We are here to answer your questions and address needs. We are picking up messages several times per day. Phone: 209-223-6838 Email: mgamador@ucanr.edu On-line: Ask a Master Gardener Please check back for updated information.