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Spring Blooms: Native Plant Garden

May 14, 2021
By Dustin W Blakey
Since last July, the Master Gardeners have been working diligently at the ESVC native plant demonstration garden. We have removed the huge weeds (largely bassia) that had overtaken the garden and continue to monitor the area to restrict the growth of new weeds.
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Ladybug eggs, Jeanette Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

Ladybugs are Good for Your Garden

May 14, 2021
At this time of the year, aphids can be a serious problem in the garden. But salvation can arrive in the form of ladybugs. Ladybugs are actually beetles, not bugs. And while they are sometimes called ladybirds or ladybeetles, of course they are not all female.
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ANR Adventures: Article

Expanding reach

May 13, 2021
By Wendy Powers
Our program reach continues to expand. We remain a long way from having participation that reflects the population of California, but we are making progress.
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Extension apiculturist Elina Lastro Niño teaching a course at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility, UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Free Online Training Course for Veterinarians on Honey Bee Health

May 13, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Honey bee experts at UC Davis and Oregon State University (OSU) will teach a free online bee biology course aimed at training veterinarians in their new role in supporting beekeepers and maintaining the health of bee colonies.
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Inside a hive. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Veterinarians Registering Now for UC Davis-OSU Honey Bee Health Course

May 13, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you're a veterinarian or a veterinary technician in California or Oregon, then you'll want to register for a free online bee biology course aimed at training veterinarians in their new role in supporting beekeepers and maintaining the health of bee colonies.
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