Don't miss the next webinar in the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research's #IntegratedPestManagement series, "Latest Advances & Challenges in Developing & Implementing IPM," 4/23 at noon PDT! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Image description: edible garden plants in a raised bed.
The next Cultivating Healthy Plants webinar will cover herbicide residues in gardens--how to identify symptoms, avoid contaminated soil amendments and fix issues. 4/16 at 11 AM PDT, register here: usu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A row of small lettuce plants.
Hear updates on the biology, identification and integrated pest management of lettuce in the Salinas Valley at @ucipm.bsky.social's next UC Ag Experts Talk 4/1 at 3 PM PDT. ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#lettuce #IPM #Salinas #agriculture
A photo of a bright yellow daffodil with text that says “Free IPM webinar; Spring Cleaning: Where Indoor Pests Could Be Hiding; April 16 12:00 to 1:00pm.”
Spring has arrived! 🌼 Along with warmer weather and blooming flowers, you may have also noticed more insects and spiders roaming your home. If these unwanted houseguests have you thinking about clearing up some clutter, tune in on April 16, 2026. Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Lone star ticks, which have a distinct white circle on their back, on a piece of cloth.
#Tick populations are rising--how can we reduce the incidence of tick-borne diseases? Learn more at the North Central IPM Center's webinar "Are You Smarter than a Lone Star Tick?" 4/15 at 10 AM PDT. buff.ly/krXCMeL
(Photo by Mat Pound, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org)
Learn how to incorporate cutting-edge technology into weed management in specialty crops at the Northeastern IPM Center's next IPM Toolbox webinar 4/6 at 7:30 AM PDT. #IPM #WeedManagement www.northeastipm.org/ipm-in-actio...
Don't miss the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research's webinar "New Perspectives on IPM" 4/3 at 10 AM PDT! It will cover how #IntegratedPestManagement can support economically viable and environmentally sound #agriculture. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A healthy citrus tree.
#Citrus trees can be protected from Asian citrus psyllid with bioengineering; the University of CA is conducting focus groups to see what consumers think. Learn more--and hear about upcoming webinars, events and grants--in our April newsletter. icont.ac/51fW9
Seedling next to a drip irrigation line.
Are plants experiencing drought more affected by insects? Learn about the interactions between drought stress and insect stress, and how to reduce insect damage on plants when water is limited, at the next Cultivating Healthy Plants webinar 3/26 at 11 AM PDT. buff.ly/PCZp4oR
A close-up of a large chrysanthemum flower with white petals, a textured yellow center, and green leaves with sharp lobes. Below the flower is text that says “Free IPM webinar: The Secret Life of Biopesticides, March 19 12:00 - 1:00pm.”
Join us on March 19th for a brief introduction to biopesticides — what they are, how they work, and how some have been discovered. You will also learn how to use them effectively as part of a sustainable pest management approach. 🌱🧪 Register at ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ipm #gardening
Learn about the IPM Institute's Pesticide Risk Tool and how it is currently being used in supply chains and certification programs at the North Central IPM Center's next webinar 3/18 at 10 AM PDT. #IPM zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Invasive grasses increase #fire frequency and change landscapes recovery after fire. Learn more at the North American Invasive Species Management Association's webinar 3/18 at 11 AM PDT. #InvasiveSpecies #InvasivePlants #Wildfire buff.ly/EnRzcLA
Public health professionals: learn about the threat of flies and cockroaches to public health and how to manage them with IPM at the National Environmental Health Association’s next Vectors & Pests Webinar 3/17 at noon PDT. #PublicHealth #IPM neha.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A wheat stem sawfly adult on a green stem.
Read about this year's funded projects, learn about a new biocontrol technique for wheat stem sawfly, and check out new #IPM resources in Spanish in our March newsletter. icont.ac/51eLO
(Photo by Kelsey Dawson)
A flyer for the Cultivating Healthy Plants webinar "The Root of the Problem: How Tree Selection and Installation Affect Urban Canopy Health." The description reads: "Planting the right tree the right way can be a challenge. Root defects, difficult sites, stock choices, and installation decisions all set the stage for urban tree success or failure. This 1-hour webinar discusses how to overcome planting challenges and help urban trees thrive in the Intermountain West. One pesticide CEU is available for live broadcast only and is limited to certain states. Speaker: Sierra Laverty is an Extension Horticulture Educator at University of Idaho, specializing in IPM and native plants. Prior to UI, Sierra worked at the Idaho Botanical Garden as Assistant Horticulture Director for eight years. She received her B.S. in Horticulture from Oregon State University."
Learn how to set up urban trees for success in the next Cultivating Healthy Plants webinar 2/26 at 11 AM PST. Register here: usu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
An invasive plant with the words "February 23rd through 27th, 2026, Have you registered for a free webinar yet? NAISMA National Invasive Species Awareness Week" overlaid on the photo.
It's National Invasive Species Awareness Week! The North American Invasive Species Management Association is hosting webinars on #invasive pests like feral pigs and new world screwworm and offering outreach resources. #NISAW2026 naisma.org/programs/nis...
The next UC Ag Experts Talk from @ucipm.bsky.social will focus on red blotch disease of almond, covering symptoms, inoculum sources, and both cultural practices and fungicide timings for disease management. 2/18 at 3 PM PST, register here: buff.ly/NVYL1NQ
#IntegratedPestManagement
Don't miss the North Central IPM Center's next Pests and Progress webinar 2/18 at 10 AM PST! It will cover advancements in sterile insect technique for new world screwworm and spotted wing drosophila. zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Small edit: the webinar will be at 11 AM PST.
A poster for the webinar featuring a photo of the Capitol Building at sunset reflected in the Capitol Reflecting Pool. The poster reads, "NAISMA Academy presents February monthly webinar, Shaping Public Policy: Advocacy in Action. February 18th, 1 PM Central, Virtual, register at naisma.org." There is also a labeled photo of the speaker, Mara Rice, Government Relations Manager at NAISMA.
Hear from the North American Invasive Species Management Association 2/18 at 10 AM PST about how to strategically use your voice to advocate for policy change in your field, like #InvasiveSpecies or #IPM. naisma.org/event/shapin...
Hear about the value and benefits of #insects and how to help them at the next "What's Bugging You?" webinar from Cornell Integrated Pest Management 2/6 at 9 AM PST. cals.cornell.edu/events/value...
An adult new world screwworm fly.
This month's newsletter is an update on new world screwworm: a new sterile fly release area that goes 50 miles into Texas, a map of detections in Mexico, and new funding from USDA APHIS for research projects to help manage this pest. Read more here: icont.ac/51dzv
A graphic advertising the webinar. Logos of the Northwest RISCC Management Network and the Northwest Climate Adaptation Center are on top. The text reads, "Zoom webinar: Northwest Weed Biocontrol in Changing Environments. New date: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, 12:30-1:30 PM Pacific Time. For more information visit nwriscc.org/events/webinars." The background is a picture of a purple flower with many long, thin petals.
Check out @nwriscc.bsky.social's webinar 1/27 at 12:30 PST about how changing environments affect weed biocontrol agents! It will also cover success stories in weed biocontrol in the Northwest. Register here: buff.ly/wyXlRCL
A close-up of a pile of bumpy cucumbers.
Host-plant resistance is a useful #IPM strategy to reduce disease incidence. The next Pests and Progress webinar from the North Central IPM Center 1/21 at 10 AM PST will cover a farmer's efforts breeding cucumbers, melons and winter squash for downy mildew resistance. Register here: buff.ly/D0MgivE
Do you have great data management skills and agronomic knowledge? The CA Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist to analyze pesticide regulatory impacts on CA agriculture and lead the development of research plans to assess these impacts. buff.ly/YvSxTBn
A flyer for the webinar "Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden" on Thursday, January 15th at 11 AM Pacific Time or 12 PM Mountain Time. The flyer has a graphic of an insect, a picture of a bee-like hover fly on a purple flower, and a picture of the speaker Carrie Jensen. The webinar description reads, "Did you know that only 1% of insects are harmful? In fact, insects play an important role in creating a healthy garden through pollination, decomposition, predation, and as a food source. Learn how to identify some common beneficial insects and how to attract them to your garden." The speaker description reads, "Carrie Jensen is the Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator at University of Nevada, Reno Extension. She is a licensed landscape architect and has over 15 years’ experience working for non-profits and consulting firms providing project management and training in water conservation, weed education and urban runoff prevention."
The next Cultivating Healthy Plants webinar will cover how to identify and attract beneficial insects to your #garden. #Insects can have many benefits including pollination and predation. 1/15 at 11 AM PST, register here: usu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A photo of a chicken running across a grassy lawn. The text says, “Free IPM Webinar: Pests of Backyard Chickens on January 15th from 12pm-1pm."
Join us for our first webinar of the year! On January 15th, we'll be joined by Dr. Amy Murillo from UC Riverside as she discusses identification, prevention, and management of common ectoparasites found in backyard chicken flocks. Register here: ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Calling all entomologists: @oregonstate.edu is hiring a combination position of Instructor and Educational Program Coordinator to further develop their Entomology minor and teach related classes. Learn more on their website or by reaching out to the Horticulture Department. buff.ly/HprcC4J
Interested in cold-climate pests? @uafairbanks.bsky.social is hiring a Term Research Assistant Professor of Agriculture and Horticulture. The position will perform applied agriculture and horticultural crop production and market research including extension activities. Learn more: buff.ly/jrInrKA