Ever wanted or needed to know more about a pest? This is a common request at the Ventura County UCCE office.

The University of California has a wonderful website devoted to IPM (integrated pest management). The site is quite diverse. It has information about:

• the home, which includes pests of structures, people and pets.
• gardens and landscapes, where viewers can search by plant or by common pests, including plant diseases and weeds.  Common management methods are also a part of this section.
• whether pesticide use is appropriate, how pesticide use relates to water quality, and other pesticide guidelines and suggestions.
• identification of pests and natural enemies with the aid of photo galleries.
• quick tips, available in PDF format, in English and Spanish.

These subjects and much more can be found here.