Pest Management & Plant Health

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Commandos from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., clear tumbleweeds from a residential area in Clovis, N.M., 2014. U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Ericka Engblom
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Giant tumbleweeds eat Victorville

October 6, 2019
By Ben A Faber
A new species of gigantic tumbleweed once predicted to go extinct is not only here to stay -- it's likely to expand its territory. The species, Salsola ryanii, is significantly larger than either of its parent plants, which can grow up to 6 feet tall.
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The last of this season's elderberries were hanging on the plants during the Elderberry Field Day Sept. 17.
Food Blog: Article

California elderberries have rich benefits for farms and diets

October 1, 2019
By Jeannette Warnert
Native California elderberries can be found at the intersection of sustainable farming, super nutrition and economic viability. Naturally drought tolerant, flavorful and packed with nutrients, they are capturing the interest of farmers, health-conscious consumers and scientists.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Summer Annual Weeds

September 30, 2019
By Chris J McDonald
As the summer heat is finally nearing its end, and its officially fall on the calendar, there unfortunately is a new crop of weeds flowering right now. Some of our summer annuls have started to go to seed, others are just about ready, and others are already starting to senesce.
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Adult Caenorhabditis elegans. Wikipedia describes it as "a free-living, transparent nematode, about 1mm in length, that lives in temperature soil environments." (Courtesy of Wikipedia)
Bug Squad: Article

Plant Nematologist Nathan Schroeder: 'Endless Worms Most Beautiful'

September 30, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you're interested in nematodes--also called "roundworms"--then you'll want to be around when plant nematologist Nathan Schroeder, associate professor of crop sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, presents a seminar on Wednesday, Oct.
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Christian Nansen, guest editor for special edition of journal Remote Sensing. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Christian Nansen: Call for Articles on Remote Sensing

September 30, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
UC Davis agricultural entomologist Christian Nansen, the newly selected guest editor of a special issue of the journal Remote Sensing, has issued a call for contributions.
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When to Remove Garden Monterey Pines

September 30, 2019
Advice from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program for Contra Costa County When to Remove Garden Monterey Pines Client's Request:I live in El Sobrante near the San Pablo Reservoir. On August 8th PG&E had a tree crew come to prune trees away from the power lines.
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Attendees at the CAMBP class on Oct. 19 will learn about "Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of the Honey Bee." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Registration Open for UC Davis Class on Bee Anatomy, Physiology

September 27, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The UC Davis-based California Master Beekeeper Program is sponsoring a daylong course on "Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of the Honey Bee" on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Harry H. Laidlaw Honey Bee Research Facility on Bee Biology Road. The course, set from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Figure 1. Safety glasses showing evidence of compliance with the designated “Z87” marked. (Credit: CA Reynolds)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

What to Wear When Using Pesticides

September 26, 2019
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
When using any kind of pesticide, including herbicides, it's important to read the pesticide label carefully and to be sure that you have the proper equipment for applying the pesticide correctly and safely.
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The parts of a honey bee include the head, thorax and abdomen. A class on "Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of the Honey Bee" takes place Oct. 19 at UC Davis, and is offered by the UC Davis-based California Master Beekeeper Program. This image was taken in Vacaville of a bee heading toward a tower of jewels, Echium wildpretii.(Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Learn About Honey Bee Anatomy at UC Davis Class

September 25, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Consider the honey bee. Like all insects, it has a head, thorax and abdomen. But are you familiar with the rest of its anatomy? Here's an opportunity to learn about "Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of the Honey Bee" in a class offered Saturday, Oct.
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