Pest Management & Plant Health

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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weedy rice identifcation videos and UCCE Rice YouTube channel

February 24, 2022
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
From the UC Rice Blog :: Feb. 18, 2022 We have recently produced a series of videos on weedy rice identification in California. Each video is biotype-specific. Our UC Rice YouTube Channel also has many other recordings from our virtual meetings and webinars.
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Box of vegetables including lettuce, radishes, cabbage, eggplant, parsley and a pepper.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Spring Vegetable Gardening Class/Jardinería en La Primavera

February 22, 2022
By Anne E Schellman
Hello everyone, last night we had a class in English on Spring Vegetable Gardening. If you weren't able to make it, you can watch the recording we did last year on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_LKIOSIPTc&t=1s Tonight, February 23, 2022 we are holding this class in Spanish.
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A screen shot of a PNAS publication written by Adam Steinbrenner and colleagues.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Adam Steinbrenner: How Plants Detect That Insects Are Eating Them

February 19, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Molecular biologist Adam Steinbrenner, an assistant professor of biology at the University of Washington, will present a Feb. 23rd seminar hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology on "Plant Immune Recognition of Insect Herbivores.
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Read and follow all label instructions before each pesticide application. Photo: jack Kelly Clar, UC IPM
UC Cooperative Extension, Ventura County: Article

February Is Safe Pesticide Use Month

February 18, 2022
By Susana Bruzzone-Miller
Author: Petr Kosina, UC Statewide IPM Program To raise awareness of pesticide safety practices, February is celebrated as National Safety Education Month.
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News from UC ANR South Coast REC and Beyond: Article

February Is About Safe Pesticide Use - Free Courses

February 17, 2022
By Tamara J Majcherek
To raise awareness of pesticide safety practices, February is celebrated as National Safety Education Month. This year the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program offers help to refresh your knowledge about safe and effective pesticide use.
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A person filling a tank with water while wearing chemical-resistant gloves, coveralls, chemical-resistant apron, and a face shield over safety glasses.
BLP's in OC: Article

February Is About Safe Pesticide Use - Free Courses

February 17, 2022
By Tamara J Majcherek
To raise awareness of pesticide safety practices, February is celebrated as National Safety Education Month. This year the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program offers help to refresh your knowledge about safe and effective pesticide use.
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Southern IPM Activities: Article

February Is About Safe Pesticide Use

February 16, 2022
By Petr Kosina
To raise awareness of pesticide safety practices, February is celebrated as National Safety Education Month. This year the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program offers help to refresh your knowledge about safe and effective pesticide use.
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