Ron Whitehurst is a specialist in biological pest control and restoration of agro-ecosystems. His lively discussions about insect life cycles and predator-prey relationships make the principles of bio-control easy to understand for both laypersons and technical audiences. He is a member of the California Sustainable Pest Management Work Group, working with 25 stakeholders to develop a pathway to a future with less use of toxic pesticides.
Ron has promoted organic methods of farming and gardening for over 40 years. Since 1997, he has taught how to create and manage ecosystems which minimize and control pests using insect habitats, cultural methods, beneficial insects, and soft pesticides when needed. An avid gardener, he loves making compost, building soil, and creating bio-intensive food producing landscapes.
Biocontrol & Beneficial Insects
Speaker: Ron Whitehurst
Time: Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 am.
Where: Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia, Encino CA, 91406