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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2024 4th report (April 17th)

April 17, 2024
By Patricia A Lazicki
General situation The colder weather has delayed thrips population development by a few days, but overall the outlook hasn't changed much from last report. The oldest tomatoes have been in ground for more than a month, and planting is progressing rapidly.
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Problem Solver Field Guide - USA Order Form 2024

Avocado Guide from Down Under

April 17, 2024
By Ben A Faber
The 2nd edition of the Avocado Problem Solver Field Guide is OUT NOW! It contains 14 new disorders (including six spotted mite, panicle dieback and tree lodging), it updates and expands the information provided in the original edition, includes three new beneficial insects and three new exotic pests...
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A lady beetle, aka ladybug, devouring on aphid on the UC Davis campus. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Good Luck at UC Davis Picnic Day

April 15, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Remember when San Francisco 49'ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk credited his spectacular 51-yard catch in the 2024 NFC championship game with the Detroit Lions to a ladybug (note that entomologists correctly call it a "lady beetle") landing on his shoe before the game?
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