UC Statewide IPM Program, Urban/Community

Spring has arrived! Along with warmer weather and blooming flowers (and seasonal allergies for some of us), 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 into our next webinar on April 16, 2026. Register at https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_juenzyuESSqWnABuV59G1w #/registration

Oh no — could your chickens have pests? In January 2026, Dr. Amy Murillo from UC Riverside fascinated our webinar attendees about pests that can attack backyard chickens. Visit the UC IPM blog for a link to the webinar recording and to read some answers from the live Q&A: https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/pests-chickens

Photo of Cheery Littlebottom the chicken by Belinda Messenger-Sikes.

From the UC IPM Urban and Community team, we’d like to wish you a happy holiday season! As we reflect on this past year, we’d like to express our gratitude to all of you for joining us to learn about pest management around the home and garden. We hope you all enjoy a safe, happy, and pest-free holiday! To stay connected with us in 2026, visit our website https://ipm.ucanr.edu, where you can find our blog, webinars, and newsletters.

-The UC IPM Urban and Community Team