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PSHB damage

New Tools for Managing Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer

December 22, 2014
As discussed in previous issues of this newsletter, polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB; Euwallacea sp.) is a new pest/fungal complex attacking a wide variety of host trees in Southern California, from avocado to common residential and street trees and native oaks and riparian species.
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pest resistance

Pesticide Resistance Online Course

December 10, 2014
By Ben A Faber
New Pesticide Resistance Online Course with Continuing Education Units Author: Cheryl Reynolds, UC Statewide IPM Program An online course highlighting how pesticide resistance develops among pests is now available on the UC IPM Web site.
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APHIS

Ecuadorian Avocados?

December 8, 2014
By Ben A Faber
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The government of Ecuador has requested the U.S. allow avocado to be imported into the continental United States. APHIS has drafted a pathway-initiated risk assessment for this request.
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