Pest Management & Plant Health

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UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Impact of Grapevine Nursery Cultural Practices on Trunk Diseases

Event Date
May 13, 2026

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Dr. Philippe Rolshausen, Professor Cooperative Extension Specialist in Subtropical Horticulture with the Dept. of Botany and Plant Sciences at UC Riverside, will give a general overview of production methods and disease certification program for…
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Control of Invasive and Noxious Weeds in El Dorado County

Event Date
Jun 13, 2026

These weeds displace natives, decrease wildlife habitat, and reduce recreational and land values.  Discover ways to identify, control, and report invasive weeds of county-wide concern.  Then, we will take a look at weeds commonly found in the home landscape, their culture, and control strategies.
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UCCE Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Meet Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Informational Session

Event Date
Mar 26, 2026

Calling all family farmers in the Central Sierra Foothills! Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and MacKenzie Patton with UC Cooperative Extension invite you to an informational session to learn more about CAFF, and the support we provide to family farmers in California. Join us to explore…
UCCE Central Sierra
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UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Lettuce Production and Disease Management in the Salinas Valley

Event Date
Apr 15, 2026

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Yu-Chen Wang, Plant Pathology Advisor with University of California Cooperative Extension, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties, will provide an overview of the current knowledge and management of major lettuce diseases, including Impatiens…
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

When Composting Goes Rotten

Event Date
Jun 18, 2026

Learn the common mishaps to avoid when composting as well as how to manage pests when they arrive. From maggots to rats to bears, the pests of compost piles CAN be successfully managed!
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Test Your Pest ID Knowledge

Event Date
May 21, 2026

Join us for this fun and interactive session where we will “quiz” attendees on look-alike pests, what’s causing plant damage, good bug vs. bad bug, weed ID, and more.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Carpet beetle larvae on pink paper, part of a kids art piece that used yarn, noodles, and beans.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Spring Cleaning: Where Indoor Pests Could Be Hiding

Event Date
Apr 16, 2026

Indoor pests are not always found where you expect, join us to learn about the weird places you might encounter common pantry and indoor pests!
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Troubleshooting Pest Control

Event Date
Mar 11, 2026

Join us for this half-day webinar aimed at structural pest management professionals, where you’ll learn about troubleshooting various pests, their biology, inspection techniques, and best management practices.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

The Secrete Life of Biopesticides

Event Date
Mar 19, 2026

An introduction to biopesticides, including what they are, how they work, and how to use them effectively.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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