Seminar Dates: November 4, 2026 9:30 AM
Seminar Cost: $30.00 Register Now
Seminar Description:
Organic herbicides are increasingly sought as a replacement for conventional weed killers containing glyphosate. This seminar will help attendees understand organic and non-conventional herbicides for use in landscape situations, including considerations when switching to organic herbicides for cost, efficacy, and personal protective equipment.
Learning Objectives:
1. What are organic herbicides?
2. Considerations for using organic herbicides vs glyphosate
3. Research trials, efficacy, and resources for controlling weeds
Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Karey Windbiel-Rojas is the Associate Director for Urban and Community IPM and Area Urban IPM Advisor with the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (UC IPM). In her role as Associate Director, Karey provides leadership and coordinates communication and collaboration to address pest issues around homes, structures, landscapes, gardens, schools, and public areas. She also works with various audiences who live in or serve these areas. Karey oversees UC IPM’s statewide urban educational materials, including content for the UC IPM website, training materials, and printed resources. As a cooperative extension advisor, she conducts research and provides educational resources on local pest issues in the three counties she serves (Sacramento, Yolo, and Solano Counties).
