Integrated Pest Management · Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of California
Home, garden, turf, and landscape pests
University of California's official guidelines for managing pests with environmentally sound methods. (More...)
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Pests of homes, structures, people,
and pets
- Pests that sting, bite, or injure
- Wood-destroying, food, fabric, and nuisance pests
- Vertebrate pests: birds, mammals, and reptiles
Pests in gardens and landscapes
Choose a plant to find the most likely source
of your pest problem
- Flowers
- Fruit trees, nuts, berries, and grapevines
- Lawns and turf (including comprehensive lawn guide)
- Trees and shrubs (including roses and other ornamentals)
- Vegetables, melons, and herbs
Some common pests
- Birds, mammals, and reptiles: vertebrate pests
- Insects, mites, mollusks, and nematodes: invertebrate pests
- Plant diseases
- Weeds
Pesticides and alternatives
More information
- Plant problem diagnostic tool
- Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist
- UC Statewide Master Gardener Program: find your local Master Gardener Program
- Home and landscape publications
- Newsletters: Green Bulletin, Home & Garden Pest Newsletter, and Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News