The University of California’s Integrated Pest Management (UC IPM) program will continue its Urban and Community IPM Webinar series in 2026. The webinars are scheduled for the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The sessions are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
The first webinar of the year, set for January 15, 2026, will address pests that affect backyard chickens. The presentation will discuss how to identify, prevent, and manage ectoparasites such as lice, mites, and fleas in chicken flocks.
On February 19, 2026, the topic will be diseases and disorders found in vegetable gardens. Attendees will learn how to identify various plant diseases and abiotic disorders affecting garden vegetables as well as management strategies.
The March 19, 2026 session will focus on biopesticides. This webinar aims to provide a practical introduction to biopesticides by explaining what they are, how they are discovered and work, where to find them, and best practices for use in home gardens as part of sustainable pest management.
UC IPM encourages sharing information about these webinars with interested individuals. “We encourage you to share these webinars with anyone who may be interested. UC IPM will announce each webinar on our Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky pages, and you are welcome to share these posts with others. Follow us on social media @ucipmurban.”
Each session is recorded and made available on the program’s YouTube channel for later viewing. A list of topics covered in previous webinars can be found at https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucipm-community-webinars/Past_webinars/.
“See you next year!”
