What it does
UC IPM's Home and Landscape section provides pest and plant-problem information for California. It includes host-plant routes, diagnostic tools, Pest Notes and alternatives-to-pesticides resources.
UC IPM gives a gardener more than a list of insects. A host-plant route begins with the affected plant, while the diagnostic tool narrows a problem by plant and affected part. Separate resources cover weeds, diseases and wildlife signs, which helps avoid assuming that every symptom is insect damage. Begin with identification and the observed symptoms, then read the relevant Pest Note in its regional context. UC IPM explicitly says its management suggestions are specific to California pests and conditions.
Strengths
- Host-plant and symptom routes support careful problem identification
Best for
- Investigating a California garden pest or plant symptom