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Monthly news round up: January 2018

January 31, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Woodland as ag hub topic of forum (Woodland Daily Democrat) Jenice Tupolo, Jan. 30 Developing Woodland as an agricultural center is becoming more of a reality, even as local organizations worked together in creating a forum focused on agricultural innovation in Yolo County. ...
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Norman Smith
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Mydid Flies

January 31, 2018
By Maria Murrietta
Youdid, Wedid, Medid, Shedid, Hedid, Mydid? Mydid Flies, genus Mydas Good bugs or not so good? Norm Knows.
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Infestation of young redhumped caterpillars. [Credit: Jack Kelly Clark]

Redhumped Caterpillars

January 31, 2018
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
The redhumped caterpillar is a familiar pest of fruit and nut trees such as plum, almond, cherry, and apple, as well as ornamental trees like liquidambar and birch. These caterpillars can reach high populations in our area, sometimes defoliating entire branches or entire trees.
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A beekeeping class at the UC Davis Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

UC Davis Bee Symposium: Speakers Announced

January 30, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
DAVIS--Keynote speaker at the fourth annual UC Davis Bee Symposium: Keeping Bees Healthy, set Saturday, March 3 in the UC Davis Conference Room on Alumni Drive, is noted bee scientist/professor/author Tom Seeley of Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., who will speak on "Darwinian Beekeeping.
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Adult ground squirrel. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Ground Squirrel Trouble

January 29, 2018
By Anne E Schellman
California ground squirrels are common throughout much of California and may be found living near homes, structures, gardens, and landscapes where they can be a real nuisance.
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Flowering dandelion. (Photo: Gerald and Buff Corsi)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Dandelions in the Landscape

January 27, 2018
By Anne E Schellman
Dandelions are broadleaf plants easily recognizable by their bright yellow flower and puffball of white tufted seeds heads.
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Dandelion mature plant. [Credit: G and B Corsi]
Community Pest News: Article

How to Remove Dandelions

January 24, 2018
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
We've had some rain in our area lately so you are probably seeing some weeds starting to grow in your garden or lawn. Among the few new weeds poking out in my landscape is dandelion, my husband's least favorite weed on Earth.
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Jim Farrar
ANR Employee News: Article

New leaders named for three strategic initiatives

January 23, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
New leaders for three of the five UC ANR Strategic Initiatives have taken the helm for the three SI leaders who rotated off, effective Jan. 2. Jim Farrar, director of UC Integrated Pest Management Program, succeeds Cheryl Wilen as leader for Endemic and Invasive Pests and Diseases (EIPD).
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