Pest Management & Plant Health

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The late emeritus professor Thomas German of the University of Wisconsin at a centrifuge. German, second author of the paper, died Aug. 27, 2023 before the publication in PNAS.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Scientists Unlock a Long-Hidden Mystery of a Virus That Attacks Ag Crops

November 30, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
When UC Davis distinguished professor Diane Ullman of the Department of Entomology and Nematology headed to France on a 2018-19 Fulbright grant to conduct research on tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) with her colleagues, she hoped it would lead to important discoveries to help combat plant viruses t...
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Figure 4. Time required for western subterranean termites to begin consuming baits installed during four different seasons in California’s San Francisco Bay Area. Red points on termite heads represent the average time-to-attack (number of days between installation and first observation of bait consumption). Red bars extending above and below each point represent standard error of the mean. Photo by Casey Hubble, UCCE.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Termite Bait Study

November 28, 2023
By Andrew M Sutherland
Subterranean termites (Family Rhinotermitidae) are considered the most serious wood-destroying pests in the world, causing an estimated $32 billion in global economic impact each year. California is home to both native and introduced subterranean termite species (Figure 1).
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Some Concerns with Roundup Ready Spring Canola for Italian Ryegrass Control

November 27, 2023
By Gale Perez
Spring canola acreage in Eastern Washington has increased dramatically over the past five years. Much of this increase has been driven by the inability of growers to control multiple herbicide-resistant Italian ryegrass in other crops, such as wheat and pulse crops.
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"Together we give; Giving Tuesday; November 28,2023" and a lady beetle on a white daisy flower.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Support IPM Education Across California!

November 27, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
It's #GivingTuesday! a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals to celebrate generosity.
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Comunidades Saludables: Article

Consejos para unas vacaciones sin chinches

November 24, 2023
By Ricardo A Vela
La temporada navidea se acerca rpidamente! Dado que muchas personas viajan y visitan nuevos lugares durante este tiempo, es importante comprender cmo verificar si hay chinches y evitar que regresen a casa con usted.
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Multiple sizes of small, brown, oval-shaped insects on a nickel.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Tips for a Bed Bug-Free Holiday

November 20, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
The holiday season is fast approaching! With many people traveling and visiting new places during this time, it's important to understand how to check for bed bugs and prevent them from coming home with you.
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