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Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects responsible for citrus greening.

UC Riverside excited to announce that registration is open for the 2025 Citrus Day at UCR on February 20, 2025 from 7:15 to 2:00. We are looking forward to seeing you and sharing the exciting ongoing research in citrus. In additional to a great list of speakers, Dr. Kim Bowman (Univ.

Checking in at bee hotels: trap-nesting occupancy and fitness of cavity-nesting bees in an urbanised biodiversity hotspot Kit S. Prendergast The design of bee hotels is critical - untreated wood, holes a range of diameters (I suggest 3-10 mm), lengths min 10 cm.

A recent Florida TaxWatch report detailed the reasons for the decline of the Florida citrus industry. The report also described frustrations with efforts to combat citrus greening and suggested solutions for the industry's decline.

UC IPM recently hosted a webinar on rat management presented by Dr. Niamh Quinn. During this webinar attendees were able to ask the expert their burning questions about rats and their management. Below are responses to common questions from the webinar.