Pests in the Urban Landscape

Controlling Clothes Moths

Spotting a small moth fluttering around your closet then discovering damaged fabric or other items...

Kissing bugs are not your valentine

Conenose or ‘kissing bugs' (Triatoma spp.) are in the Reduviidae family, a group of insects...

Poison Oak: Not Just a Summer Problem

Campers and hikers are often warned to avoid poison oak in summer by looking out for green plants...

Colorful display of poison oak. (Credit: Anne McTavish)

Colorful display of poison oak in fall. (Credit: Anne McTavish)

Ground Squirrel Trouble

California ground squirrels are common throughout much of California and may be found living near...

Adult ground squirrel. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

Adult ground squirrel. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

Dandelions in the Landscape

Dandelions are broadleaf plants easily recognizable by their bright yellow flower and puffball of...

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