Late in 2023, California almond growers – responsible for a crop valued at $3.88 billion in 2023 – started to hear about a potentially devastating new pest, the carpophilus beetle ( Carpophilus ...

Light rain is expected to dampen Southern California this weekend, easing fire conditions but also raising landslide risks in burn areas. It won't end local fire risk. The drizzle is “enough to tamp ...

With wildfires burning in Southern California, we want to remind UC ANR staff employees of our Catastrophic Leave Program. Staff members may request leave time from this benefit. Understanding our ...

Are you looking for a short winter outing that offers natural, educational, and meditative opportunities, welcomes children, and is not too far away? The Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden lies ...

Can artificial intelligence be used in nematode management strategies? You won't want to miss a UC Davis seminar by Jiue-in Yang, assistant professor of nematology at UC Riverside. She'll speak on ...

I recently discovered a plant buried underneath a shrub on my hillside. It survived these last three years in a small clay pot that was only half-filled with soil! The plant was not in very good shape ...

Water scarcity is a critical issue in many regions, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas such as Southern California. Efficient water management practices are essential to address the increasing ...

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.

Starting January 1, 2025, outdoor use of neonicotinoid pesticides in California will no longer be allowed by those without a pesticide applicator license. Common neonicotinoid insecticides include ...