What is your pest problem?

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Wildlife Problems
weeds and problem plants

 

insects and bugs
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Plant diseases

Resources

For help identifying plants and insects, and more.

search our pest-problem directories
use your phone to identify pests
Contact a Master Gardener
Learn Pest Management strategies
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Featured programs

These featured Extension programs help support all of your pest management goals.

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Grow Your Own, Nevada!

Learn the secrets of high-desert gardening; sustainable, local and healthy living; and growing and preserving more of your own food.

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Pollinator Resources

About 90% of flowering plants on Earth depend on pollinators. When it comes to managing pests in our yards, pesticides should only be used when needed.

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Master Gardener

Extension's Master Gardener Program is a volunteer educator program designed to teach research-based Nevada gardening practices to volunteers.

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Pesticide Safety

Extension's Nevada Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training website helps pesticide applicators to obtain and retain their certification. 

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Most Recent Blogs

What Should Gardeners Know About Ladybug Releases? The Pros and Cons A clear, balanced look at the pros and cons of releasing ladybugs for pest control. Learn why most bought ladybugs fly away, the ecological risks many gardeners overlook, and smarter, more sustainable ways to support beneficial insects in your garden.
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A Gentler Way to Garden: Low-Toxicity Weed Control This blog champions a cleaner, safer way to garden—one that keeps weeds in check without relying on harsh chemicals. It highlights simple, effective, low-toxicity methods like mulching, hand weeding, solarization, and targeted natural products that help you protect your soil, your family, and the environment.
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Should I Water my Trees in the Winter? Winter tree watering isn't complicated, but it is often something people forget about. Here we explain the why and how.
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Pocket Gopher Control Strategies for Farms and Lawns Pocket gophers damage crops, lawns, and irrigation systems through tunneling and feeding. This guide offers research-based, integrated control methods to help farmers and homeowners identify, manage, and prevent infestations.
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Award No. 2024-70006-43499. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.