Bug Squad

A daily (M-F) blog launched Aug. 6, 2008 and about the wonderful world of insects and those who study them. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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The first of two murals installed by UC Davis entomologists Emily Meineke and Diane Ullman by the Plant Nursery, UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden.

Grand Opening: Unveiling Two Incredible Murals at UC Davis

February 13, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 There's a new addition to the 15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, which showcases 12 museums or collections on Saturday, Feb. 21.What is BioDiv Day? It's a free and family friendly event  known as "Super Science Day," a day you can view the displays (within varying times from 9 a.m. to 5…
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Culex quinquefasciatus (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

What to Know About Mosquito Surveillance

February 12, 2026
 Mosquito surveillance is a critical public health practice involving the trapping, identification, and testing of mosquito populations to monitor species distribution, abundance, and disease presence.What should you know about mosquito surveillance, and how best to establish it?"Our results demonstrate…
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Image of Ralph Washington Jr. on his website

McClellan Ranch Preserve Honoring Ralph Washington Jr., Black History Month

February 11, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 It's so great to see the McClellan Ranch Preserve of the City of Cupertino celebrate Black History Month by shining the spotlight on UC Davis alumnus Ralph Washington, Jr., and his journey to become an entomologist.Ralph is featured in a display in the Environmental Education Center of the 18-acre…
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Native bee art displayed on the garden shed, UC Davis Bee Haven. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Tour The Bee Haven on UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day

February 10, 2026
 Ready to tour the UC Davis Bee Haven at the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday, Feb. 21? The Haven is one 12 UC Davis museums or collections  that will be showcased on this very special day known as "Super Science Day," a day to discover, explore and connect. The event,…
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Stick insect at Bohart Museum of Entomology

How to Navigate UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day

February 9, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 How do you navigate the  15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day--which features 12 museums and collections across campus--during the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. time frame on Saturday, Feb. 21? "We recommend you decide on several museums and collections and concentrate on them," said committee…
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