Helping Californians manage pests in the home, garden, and landscape using safer and more sustainable methods. 🪴🐞🏡🧪 University of California IPM Program (UC IPM) https://ipm.ucanr.edu/https://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mvld22wzkk2wFall is around the corner! Follow these tips for the month of September to prevent pests in your garden and landscapes. To see tips more specific to your region, visit the Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist on the UC IPM website: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/seasonal-landscape-ipm-checklist/#gsc.tab=015 Sep 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvld22wzkk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mv44ykkxwc2dJoin us for our next webinar on September 17th where we’ll be joined by retired UC Cooperative Extension advisor Don Hodel to discuss common palm diseases and the best strategies for management. Register here: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bpVFiyhKRSyw3JWeR06rZw09 Sep 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv44ykkxwc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mupbgrblk22uJoin us for our next webinar on September 17th where we’ll be joined by retired UC Cooperative Extension advisor Don Hodel to discuss common palm diseases and the best strategies for management. Register here: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bpVFiyhKRSyw3JWeR06rZw04 Sep 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupbgrblk22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mtudypudsc2mLots of questions from our July 16th webinar on Asian citrus psyllid which couldn't be answered live! Visit the UC IPM blog to see the webinar recording and read answers from the Q&A: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/asian-citrus-psyllid-webinar-qa24 Aug 2026 22:27 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtudypudsc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3msvk4issqk2gFollow these tips for the month of August to prevent pests in your garden and landscapes. To see tips more specific to your region, visit the Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist on the UC IPM website: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/seasonal-landscape-ipm-checklist/#gsc.tab=012 Aug 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvk4issqk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3msjozzqbik26Tune into our next webinar on August 20th where we’ll be joined by rose care expert and retired UC Cooperative Extension advisor John Karlik. The webinar will cover cultural practices for healthy roses, as well as abiotic disorders and diseases. Register here: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2X28r_t6Thyck0vRd50u6w07 Aug 2026 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjozzqbik26https://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mr6h73w7zk2zJoin us for this special webinar on July 30th to learn about the recent changes to the UC IPM website. We’ll review updates to the Home & Landscape section, how to navigate the website, and what other improvements are coming. Register: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eKhLzNEKRfu2jTZZsjeMiw21 Jul 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6h73w7zk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mr6h73w7zk2zJoin us for this special webinar on July 30th to learn about the recent changes to the UC IPM website. We’ll review updates to the Home & Landscape section, how to navigate the website, and what other improvements are coming. Register: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eKhLzNEKRfu2jTZZsjeMiw21 Jul 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6h73w7zk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mq5ialneis2eTune into our next webinar on July 16th, where we’ll be joined by Citrus IPM Advisor Dr. Sandipa Gautam, for an update on the Asian citrus psyllid. Link to register: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_otmmfB4XRpiIsr8zLfDUig08 Jul 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5ialneis2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mqms5xy5tk25Earwigs, while not harmful to humans, can cause quite the ruckus in home gardens. Read our latest blog article to learn more about earwigs and what you can do to control them: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/got-earwigs-your-garden14 Jul 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqms5xy5tk25https://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mq7zd3g4as2vAquatic invasive species are a growing threat to California waterways. Learn more about what they are, how they spread, and what you can do to protect California’s waters in our latest blog article: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/tangled-ecosystems-protecting-california-invasive-water-species09 Jul 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7zd3g4as2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mq5ialneis2eTune into our next webinar on July 16th, where we’ll be joined by Citrus IPM Advisor Dr. Sandipa Gautam, for an update on the Asian citrus psyllid. Link to register: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_otmmfB4XRpiIsr8zLfDUig08 Jul 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5ialneis2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mpltcynepc2kJuly is here! Use the Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist to help you figure out what to do in your region each month to keep your landscapes healthy and pest-free! Visit the UC IPM website to use this tool: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/seasonal-landscape-ipm-checklist/#gsc.tab=001 Jul 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpltcynepc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mp2b42htvs2mPruning is considered a form of IPM and can be helpful in maintaining a tree’s structure and health. To learn more about proper tree pruning, including timing, different pruning approaches, and how to prevent disease spread, read the full article on our blog: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/pruning-and-tree-physiology-good-bad-and-ugly24 Jun 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2b42htvs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mol5b3xzks2eVegetable plants can get diseases just like people or other animals do, making them appear "sick". Visit our blog, to learn about the types of diseases and disorders that can affect your vegetable garden and how to manage them: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/vegetable-garden-diseases-and-disorders18 Jun 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol5b3xzks2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3moehdutdak2gLast month, we announced that some resources would be temporarily be removed from the UC IPM website to comply with federal accessibility requirements. Since then, the deadline has been extended and our tools are available once again! To read the full update, visit: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/uc-ipm-tools-are-back-online15 Jun 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3moehdutdak2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3modnnbnyfc2bWant to learn more about how to manage pests when they arrive in your compost? Join us on June 18th to learn about the common mishaps to avoid when composting and how to deal with those pesky pests! Register for this free IPM webinar: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sb-rfYkATPGDsyXCKD4UIA15 Jun 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3modnnbnyfc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mo4mfkxlos2xInvasive pest prevention is a year-round effort! As California Invasive Species Action Week wraps up, remember these simple actions you can take to help. Visit the UC IPM blog to read the full article: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/it-takes-village-managing-invasive-pests-california #CISAW #InvasiveSpecies #California #InvasivePests12 Jun 2026 20:47 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4mfkxlos2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mo24ob24k22kAquatic invasive species like golden mussels are threatening California’s lakes and rivers by impeding water delivery systems, damaging recreation areas, and harming wetland ecosystems. Visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s webpage to learn more: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Species/Golden-Mussel11 Jun 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo24ob24k22khttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mnxl6xf43k2bRats are among the most troublesome and damaging rodents in residential areas. Roof rats can travel up to 300 feet or more for food! Read more about roof rats and what you can do to manage them on the UC IPM website: ipm.ucanr.edu#gsc.tab=0 #CISAW #InvasiveSpecies #California #InvasivePests10 Jun 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxl6xf43k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mnv24sykn226The invasive shothole borer (ISHB) are tiny beetles that attack trees and infect them with a fungal disease. Destructive pests like these are often moved to new areas on infested firewood. To learn more about ISHB, read our latest blog post: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/camping-firewood-and-hitchikers09 Jun 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnv24sykn226https://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mnso6zb6d22eThe glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) is a large leafhopper that can transmit a bacterium which causes a fatal grapevine disease (called Pierce’s disease). Check our blog to learn more about GWSS and the recent detection in NorCal: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/purchased-grapevine-costco-n-ca-recently-read #CISAW #InvasiveSpecies #California08 Jun 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnso6zb6d22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mnrzw6lius2jHelp raise awareness of invasive species by participating in the California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) held June 6-14, 2026! 🪲 Join us this week to learn about important invasive species, their impacts, and actions you can take. Read the full blog post here: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/protect-california-invasive-species-008 Jun 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrzw6lius2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mmx6dl4wm22dRe-post from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (with an updated list of impacted counties): Did you buy a grapevine at a Northern California Costco between April 21 and May 19? Learn what to do right now and get all of the details here: bit.ly/GWSS-Costco28 May 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmx6dl4wm22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mmwl5pvauk2iGlassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS), an invasive pest, has been found on grapevine shipments sold at select Costco locations in Northern California between April 21 and May 19, 2026. Visit the UC IPM blog to read the full update: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/purchased-grapevine-costco-n-ca-recently-read28 May 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwl5pvauk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mmuosg7kvk2lAs many uses of rodenticides are being restricted, dogs are being employed to help better detect rodent pest problems. Read our blog to learn more about JJ, a rodent detection dog and the work he does in the field of pest management: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/dogs-jobs-pups-go-pest-patrol-rodenticides-phase-out27 May 2026 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmuosg7kvk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mmfgpteh3223Jump into summer with these FREE IPM webinars! Join us every month from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Get answers to your pest questions and learn about pest identification, prevention, and management around the home, garden, and landscape! Register at: https://ucanr.edu/site/urban-community-ipm-webinars21 May 2026 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfgpteh3223https://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mlw5nfzcvs2kEmerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week is May 17-23, 2026! Tune into a free webinar hosted by the organization Don’t Move Firewood to learn about this invasive pest. Visit dontmovefirewood.org/eabweek2026 to sign up for a free webinar.15 May 2026 20:17 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw5nfzcvs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mlvnnw5xcs2hWhat’s that pest?! Join us for this interactive webinar on May 21st where we will “quiz” attendees on look-alike pests, causes of plant damage, good bug vs. bad bug, weed ID, and more. Register at https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pPWJoanQTsqiZc7OBdmINQ15 May 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvnnw5xcs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucipmurban.bsky.social/post/3mlc2uutvak2nConditions are perfect for fire blight, a damaging disease of pome fruit trees and their relatives. 🌳🍎 To learn how to keep an eye out for and manage this garden pest, visit our blog: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/look-out-fire-blight #ipm #gardening07 May 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:vxkdjn4efo46ttclryarwcc2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc2uutvak2n