Horticultural Pest Management
Horticultural Pest Management
BIOLGY X 498.2
This class covers both biological and non-chemical methods of insect control, andintegrated pest managemen (IPM).
Typically Available
Fall
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $747.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Foundation principles of integrated pest management
Methods to managing diseases and pests in the landscape
Identify common plant diseases, invertebrate pests, and invasive plants
Chemical and nonchemical/biological methods of landscape management
About This Course
This course covers the identification and management of common garden insects, diseases and weeds common in the California landscape. Topics include integrated pest management (IPM) and biological and other non-chemical methods of control, as well as information on available chemicals and safety programs required for their uses.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 3rd Edition
by Steve H Dreistadt
©2016
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISBN 1601078641
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jun 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 18, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 25, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Sep 1, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 3rd Edition
by Steve H Dreistadt
©2016
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISBN 1601078641
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 31, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Fall 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
-
Wednesday, Saturday
In Person
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Field Trip
Remote Classroom
Notes
No class meetings Nov 18: Dec 2
Core course in Horticulture Certificate.
Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 3rd Edition
by Steve H Dreistadt
©2016
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISBN 978-1-60107-864-3
California Friendly: A maintenance guide for landscapers, gardeners, and land managers
by Douglas Kent
Muni 2017
ISBN https://www.bewaterwise.com/maintenance-guide.html
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Sep 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Oct 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Oct 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Oct 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Oct 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Nov 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Off-Site
Sat Nov 21, 2026
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Wed Nov 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Off-Site
Sat Dec 5, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Wed Dec 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
This course applies toward the following programs
Horticulture
certificate
certificate
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.