Pests in the Urban Landscape

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The Pests in the Urban Landscape blog shares the latest resources and information from the UC IPM Urban & Community team to help you sustainably manage pests in the home, garden, and landscape. 

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Photo of Pests of the garden and small farm book and Vegetable pest identification cards.
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Vegetable Pest Book and Card Set on Sale!

June 15, 2018
By Anne E Schellman
Now until June 17, you can purchase Pests of the Garden and Small Farm together with the Vegetable Pest Identification for Gardens and Small Farms and save a bundle! Use this link http://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/Items.aspx?search=specials.
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Bed Bug Awareness Week
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Don't Let Bed Bugs Ruin Your Vacation

June 10, 2018
By Anne E Schellman
Reading the words bed bug in a sentence is enough to make most people's skin crawl! Bed bugs aren't a pleasant topic to discuss, but if you plan on staying at a hotel, hostel, or motel this summer, learning about bed bugs is a must! June 4-10 was Bed Bug Awareness Week, but it was also California In...
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Red imported fire ant. (Credit: Bugwood.org)
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Invasive Spotlight: Red Imported Fire Ant

June 8, 2018
By Anne E Schellman
The red imported fire ant, or RIFA for short, is no ordinary red ant. This invasive pest lives up to its name, delivering a sting that causes a burning sensation when its venom is injected into the skin. People sometimes confuse RIFA with the native southern fire ant.
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