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What's NewAnnouncements and major site changes since January 2007 are featured on this page. See also the list of major site changes from 1995-2006.
Announcements
A new set of educational DVDs, IPM in Schools Training (Publ. 6589D), was released in May 2008. UC IPM released its annual report, 2007 Highlights, in January 2008. The 2007 California Report Exotic/invasive Pests and Diseases Research Program was released in January 2008. UC ANR released the new Integrated Pest Management for Avocados (ANR 3503) in January 2008.
2008 ~ 2007 ~ 2006 ~ 2005 ~ 2004 ~ 2003 ~ 2002 ~ 2001 ~ 2000 ~ 1999 ~ 1998 ~ 1997 ~ 1996 ~ 1995 Changes in 2008May 5, 2008The 2008 California Tomato Network has its first station for Winters-10.P available online. May 2, 20082007-08 format for progress reports for Exotic/Invasive Pests and Diseases Research is now on the Web—deadline is June 30, 2008. April 18, 2008New Quick Tips for powdery mildew, spider mites, and thrips are now on the Web. April 11, 2008Updated tomato pest management guidelines from the April 2008 printed version are now on the Web. April 4, 2008A new Quick Tip for mosquitoes has been added on the Web site. April 3, 2008Updated small grains pest management guidelines from the April 2008 printed version are now on the Web. April 2, 2008A new Quick Tip for peach leaf curl has been added on the Web site. March 31, 2008Updated pear pest management guidelines from the March 2008 printed version are now on the Web. March 26, 2008New drawings that identify plant parts of sedges were added to weed gallery entries. March 20, 2008Introduction to Pesticides for Retail Employees is a new online training course for retail and garden center employees who advise residents about pesticides. March 20, 2008UC scientist teaches growers about citrus leafhopper and corn stunt disease is a new article included In the News. March 11, 2008New drawings that identify plant parts of broadleaves and grasses were added to weed gallery entries. March 6, 2008About UC IPM was completely updated to reflect the program's restructuring, and the section includes the 2006 strategic plan and outcome of the 2006 program review. February 28, 2008The new section How to Manage Pests in Natural Environments is now available from the UC IPM home page. The section will be developed over time to collect UC ANR's efforts in managing pests in natural environments. February 26, 2008Entomologist seeks solution for citrus thrips damage to blueberries is a new article included In the News. February 22, 2008Updates were made to fungicide or bactericide efficacy and treatment charts for fourteen crops: almond, apple, apricot, cherry, grape, kiwifruit, nectarine, peach, pear, pistachio, plum, prune, strawberry, and walnut. February 14, 2008The updated PDF 2008 Efficacy and Timing of Fungicides, Bactericides, and Biologicals for Deciduous Tree Fruit, Nut, Strawberry, and Vine Crops is now on the Web. February 8, 2008New management guidelines for russian thistle were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the February 2008 printed version. January 30, 2008Updated cotton pest management guidelines from the January 2008 printed version are now on the Web. January 30, 2008UC IPM released its annual report, 2007 Highlights. January 25, 2008The 2007 California Report Exotic/invasive Pests and Diseases Research Program was released. January 25, 2008New management guidelines for brown recluse and other recluse spiders were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the January 2008 printed version. January 9, 2008Updated olive pest management guidelines from the January 2008 printed version are now on the Web. January 9, 2008Updated tomato pest management guidelines from the January 2008 printed version are now on the Web. January 9, 2008New management guidelines for woody weed invaders were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the January 2008 printed version. January 3, 2008Longtime grower honored with Integrated Pest Management Innovator Award is a new article included In the News. Changes in 2007December 21, 2007Updated walnuts pest management guidelines from the December 2007 printed version are now on the Web. December 12, 2007New management guidelines for zoropsis spider were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the December 2007 printed version. December 5, 2007A new Quick Tip in Spanish for lawn weeds has been added on the Web site. December 5, 2007A new Quick Tip for ipm & beneficial insects has been added on the Web site. December 5, 2007Almond Pest Management Alliance earns IPM Innovator Award is a new article included In the News. November 28, 2007New management guidelines for invasive plants were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the November 2007 printed version. November 28, 2007Updated apricot pest management guidelines from the November 2007 printed version are now on the Web. November 14, 2007The 2008-09 Request for New Proposals for the Pierce's Disease Research was released. November 9, 2007A new Quick Tip for garden chemicals & water quality has been added on the Web site. November 8, 2007Revised management guidelines for spiders were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the November 2007 printed version. November 6, 2007Pests in gardens and landscapes received a new section on flowers. November 5, 2007New management guidelines for biological control and natural enemies were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the October 2007 printed version. November 2, 2007A new Quick Tip in Spanish for whiteflies has been added on the Web site. October 26, 2007A new Quick Tip in Spanish for phytophthora has been added on the Web site. October 23, 2007Revised management guidelines for clovers were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the October 2007 printed version. October 16 2007New management guidelines for sixspotted spider mite on plumeria were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the October 2007 printed version. October 5, 2007A new Quick Tip in Spanish for landscape weeds and codling moth have been added on the Web site. September 28, 2007Year-Round IPM programs for apricot, citrus, potato, strawberry, and walnut have been added on the Web site. September 24, 2007A new Quick Tip in Spanish for damping-off, giant whitefly, and earwigs have been added on the Web site. September 24, 2007Revised management guidelines for thrips were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the September 2007 printed version. September 19, 2007Updated alfalfa pest management guidelines from the September 2007 printed version are now on the Web. September 14, 2007UC scientists find answers about Sahara mustard's spread is a new article included In the News. September 10, 2007Researchers find wasp can strike down giant reed is a new article included In the News. September 7, 2007Revised management guidelines for yellow starthistle were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the September 2007 printed version. September 5, 2007The 2007-08 Request for New Proposals for the Cooperative Extension IPM Demonstration Grants Program was released. August 31, 2007A new Quick Tip for ground squirrel has been added on the Web site. August 31, 2007Revised management guidelines for common purslane were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the August 2007 printed version. August 23, 2007New management guidelines for citrus leafminer were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the August 2007 printed version. August 23, 2007Another weed in south Central Valley shows resistance to herbicide is a new article included In the News. August 22, 2007Description and photos of euseius tularensis have been added to the Natural Enemies Gallery. August 14, 2007Revised management guidelines for red imported fire ant were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the August 2007 printed version. August 13, 2007Future dates and locations for the touch-screen pest management kiosks are now available online. August 13, 2007Touch-screen kiosks help consumers solve home and garden pest problems is a new article included In the News. August 10, 2007University of California offers information about light brown apple moth is a new article included In the News. August 8, 2007Descriptions and photos of soldier beetles, predaceous ground beetles, aphidius species, anaphes species, citrus mealybug parasite, cottony cushion scale, and elm leaf beetle parasite have been added to the Natural Enemies Gallery. August 8, 2007Updated peppers pest management guidelines from the August 2007 printed version are now on the Web. August 8, 2007Updated dry beans pest management guidelines from the August 2007 printed version are now on the Web. August 2, 2007Revised management guidelines for psyllids were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the August 2007 printed version. August 1, 2007Updated potato pest management guidelines from the August 2007 printed version are now on the Web. August 1, 2007Updated lettuce pest management guidelines from the August 2007 printed version are now on the Web. July 25, 2007A new Quick Tip for house mouse has been added on the Web site. July 17, 2007New management guidelines for springtails were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the July 2007 printed version. July 17, 2007Updated corn pest management guidelines from the July 2007 printed version are now on the Web. July 17, 2007Updated walnut pest management guidelines from the July 2007 printed version are now on the Web. July 17, 2007Information about Light Brown Apple Moth in California is now available online. June 25, 2007Researchers study how fire ants spread during mating flights is a new article included In the News. June 22, 2007The pesticide and water quality page received an update. June 20, 2007Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder information added to cucurbits pest management guidelines. June 19, 2007Why did the chicken cross the road? —To escape deadly exotic disease is a new article included In the News. June 18, 2007Scientists propose new warning system for invasive marine species is a new article included In the News. June 6, 2007Updated cole crops pest management guidelines from the June 2007 printed version are now on the Web. June 6, 2007Revised management guidelines for cockroaches were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the June 2007 printed version. May 31, 2007Updated pear pest management guidelines from the May 2007 printed version are now on the Web. May 16, 2007Revised management guidelines for bermudagrass were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the May 2007 printed version. May 10, 2007A new Quick Tip for garden chemicals: safe use & disposal has been added to the Web site. May 10, 2007Growers can access information on new tomato disease is a new article included In the News. May 10, 2007Updates were made to fungicide or bactericide efficacy and treatment charts for fourteen crops: almond, apple, apricot, cherry, grape, kiwifruit, nectarine, peach, pear, pistachio, plum, prune, strawberry, and walnut. May 7, 2007Artificial diet used to rear adult insects from larvae is a new article included In the News. May 7 , 2007Tomato yellow leaf curl virus information added to tomato pest management guidelines. May 1, 2007Douglas-fir trees are cunning carriers of pitch canker disease is a new article included In the News. April 29 , 2007Cultural tips for trees, shrubs, and woody plants were added to Pests in Gardens and Landscapes. April 19, 2007Vine mealybug life stage influences response to insecticides is a new article included on In the News. April 15, 2007Citrus Thrips Damage Estimates for 2007 have begun. These estimates are calculated from current weather and are updated daily. April 13, 2007Revised management guidelines for plantains were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the April 2007 printed version. April 10, 2007The weed photo gallery includes two new weed collages or composites: stinkgrass and wild cucumber. The weed photo gallery can be searched by the common, scientific, or family name. April 9, 2007A new Quick Tip for psyllids and top ten ways to keep water clean have been added on the Web site. April 6, 2007The help desk page received a new technical requirements section and the search guidelines were revised. April 2, 2007The 2007 California Tomato Network Weather Stations are available online. April 2, 2007California Sunset Temperatures for Codling Moth Monitoring is reporting sunset temperatures during March, April, and early May. March 29, 2007A new Quick Tip for landscape plants: fertilizing & watering, landscape design & water quality, and lawn watering have been added on the Web site. March 29, 2007New management guidelines for coyote were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the March 2007 printed version. March 29, 2007Quick Tip for lawn insects has been updated on the Web site. March 27, 2007Revised management guidelines for avocado lace bug were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the March 2007 printed version. March 22, 2007The weed photo gallery includes three new weed collages or composites: southwestern cupgrass, prairie cupgrass, and purple nutsedge. The weed photo gallery can be searched by the common, scientific, or family name. March 19, 2007Research findings shed light on new urban pest of pine trees is a new article included on In the News. March 19, 2007Revised management guidelines for weed management in landscapes were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the March 2007 printed version. March 15, 2007Cotton pickin’ accurate forecasting tool for growers is a new article included on In the News. March 7, 2007Revised management guidelines for scales were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the March 2007 printed version. March 6, 2007Cotton planting forecast for Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys will be updated daily through May 6. March 5, 2007Updated kiwifruit pest management guidelines from the March 2007 printed version are now on the Web. March 1, 2007Spanish translation of pesticide safety manual now available is a new article included on In the News. March 1, 2007A new page with natural enemies listed by pest was added to the Natural Enemies Gallery. March 1, 2007Updates were made to fungicide or bactericide efficacy and treatment charts for fourteen crops: almond, apple, apricot, cherry, grape, kiwifruit, nectarine, peach, pear, pistachio, plum, prune, strawberry, and walnut. February 26, 2007Quick Tip for ants has been updated on the Web site. February 23, 2007Updated pear pest management guidelines from the February 2007 printed version are now on the Web. This includes the pear year-round IPM program. February 12, 2007Updated small grains pest management guidelines from the February 2007 printed version are now on the Web. February 9, 2007Some insects can cope with cold weather is a new article included on In the News. February 7, 2007The updated PDF 2007 Efficacy and Timing of Fungicides, Bactericides, and Biologicals for Deciduous Tree Fruit, Nut, Strawberry, and Vine Crops (PDF* 536K) is now on the Web. February 7, 2007Updated pistachio pest management guidelines from the February 2007 printed version are now on the Web. February 1, 2007Updated pecan pest management guidelines from the February 2007 printed version are now on the Web. January 31, 2007Updated avocado pest management guidelines from the January 2007 printed version are now on the Web. This includes the avocado year-round IPM program. January 31, 2007Updated onion and garlic pest management guidelines from the January 2007 printed version are now on the Web. January 30, 2007Wild pigs couldn’t keep this researcher away is a new article included on In the News. January 29, 2007A new Quick Tip for lawn fertilizing and scales have been added to the Web site. January 29, 2007Citrus thrips add blueberries to their diet is a new article included on In the News. January 26, 2007Weed scientist pulls out ahead of competition is a new article included on In the News. January 25, 2007Ecologically smart choices outlined in tomato year-round program is a new article included on In the News. January 22, 2007Plum good guidance for prune growers is a new article included on In the News. January 16, 2007Updated artichoke pest management guidelines from the January 2007 printed version are now on the Web. January 16, 2007Updated bermudagrass seed production pest management guidelines from the January 2007 printed version are now on the Web. January 16, 2007Revised management guidelines for glassy-winged sharpshooter were added to Pests of Home and Landscape (Pest Notes) from the January 2007 printed version. January 12, 2007Updated tomato pest management guidelines from the January 2007 printed version are now on the Web. This includes the tomato year-round IPM program. PDF: You need a PDF reader, such as Acrobat Reader version 5 or later, to view or print this PDF. If no reader is installed on your computer, you can download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. |