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A gravid (pregnant) tsetse fly, Glossina morsitans morsitans. (Photo by Geoffrey Attardo)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Geoffrey Attardo: Landmark Research on Genomics of Tsetse Flies

September 13, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Landmark research led by UC Davis medical entomologist-geneticist Geoffrey Attardo provides new insight into the genomics of the blood-sucking tsetse fly, an insect that transmits the parasite that causes human and animal trypanosomiasis.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Planting Bulbs for Spring Flowers

September 13, 2019
Planting Bulbs for Spring Flowers by Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County It's September, and it's obvious that the days are getting shorter and autumn is on the way. One of the most pleasurable activities in a fall garden is planting spring-flowering bulbs.
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The Bohart Museum of Entomology's live "petting zoo" is a favorite among all visitors. This is a red velvet walking stick. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Bohart Museum of Entomology's Open Houses

September 12, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, has scheduled nine special weekend open houses for the academic year.
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SQUAW LGD 2019 (4)
Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

The Economics of Using Livestock Guardian Dogs

September 12, 2019
By Daniel K Macon
Like any livestock management tool, livestock guardian dogs come with both costs and (hopefully) benefits. Some of these are easily calculated - for example, through today, we've spent $624.70 on dog food and veterinary costs related to our livestock guardian dogs this year.
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photos by Launa Herrmann
Under the Solano Sun: Article

The Ground Cover "You Can Step on It"

September 12, 2019
Looking for a groundcover that's dense and durable? A groundcover that lies flat, hugging the soil? A groundcover that performs like a rug you can walk on? Consider Dymondia margaretae, also known as Silver Carpet.
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filling a hole
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Avocados & Other Trees Blog

September 12, 2019
By Ben A Faber
It's so nice to be able to find a way to rapidly answer homeowner questions. Once one questions has been addressed, invariably another one pops up. There are mysteries to plants and they can go on and on forever.
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Limoneira map
Topics in Subtropics: Article

What We Know About Lemons Workshop

September 12, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Lemon Scions and Lemon Rootstocks Workshop & Field Tour October 17, 2019 8:00am-12:00 PM Visitors Center, Limoneira Co., 1141 Cummings Rd, Santa Paula, CA 93060 View map/directions here Contact: Ben Faber, 805-645-1462, bafaber@ucanr.
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

CNRA Youth Community Access Grant Program Community Listening Sessions

September 12, 2019
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) received $5.3 million to fund programs that support youth access to natural and cultural resources, including community education and recreation amenities to support youth substance prevention.
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