• Rob Wilson, Weed Ecology/Cropping Systems Farm Advisor
• 530-251-8132
• rgwilson@ucdavis.edu

The Weed Science Program area of focus includes agricultural and invasive weed control (chemical, mechanical, cultural, and biological control), weed ecology, weed monitoring and forecasting, vegetation restoration, and integrated control strategies.

There are many informational resources available to learn how to combat weeds.  One of the most useful is UC Pest Notes found at the Weed Research and Information Center.  This site also has links to weed photos, weed control and herbicide information, and books and publications.

Weed Science Society of America promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds.  Their website includes links for weed identification and weed management tools.

Western Society of Weed Science coordinates efforts in weed management among various states and agencies, fosters and encourages education and research in weed science, and supports solutions to weed problems.  Their website has a link to on-line lessons about herbicides.

Pest Management of Small Grains - Weeds is a section of the Small Grain Production Manual that specifically addresses weeds and weed control.  Rob Wilson, Lassen County Farm Advisor, was a contributor to this article.

Encycloweedia is sponsored by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and has a photo gallery and data sheets for identification and management of noxious weeds found in California.

Tips for Perennial Pepperweed (Tall Whitetop) Management is an article written by Rob Wilson and Perennial Pepperweed is a "Pest Note" co-authored by Rob Wilson about this noxious weed. 

Several good resources for information about Yellow Starthistle:

• Yellow Starthistle Information - an article by UC Davis weed specialist, Dr. Joseph DiTomaso, tells you everything you ever wanted to know about yellow starthistle. 
• Managing Yellow Starthistle - a resource guide published by the El Dorado County Noxious Weed Management Group.
• Yellow Starthistle - Ecology and Management on Pacific Northwest Rangelands - an article from the Oregon State University Extension Service.