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IPM specialist Frank Zalom, UC Davis distinguished professor of entomology and Extension entomologist, checks over a strawberry field.
Bug Squad: Article

Frank Zalom: Champion of IPM!

March 9, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
When you hear those three little words, "Integrated Pest Management," you immediately think of two words, "Frank Zalom." They go together like superman (Clark Kent) and supervillian (Lex Luthor). Or like Coccinellidae (lady beetles) and Aphididae (aphids).
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Roof rats are causing damage in nut and tree fruit orchards.
ANR News Releases: Article

Roof rats unnerve farm workers, damage orchard crops

March 9, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Monitor for rodent activity and use bait stations before the growing season to prevent problems, UC ANR scientists recommend. Roof rats are running rampant in California orchards this year, according to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists.
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IPM specialist Frank Zalom, UC Davis distinguished professor of entomology and Extension entomologist, shown here by an almond tree, will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Ninth International IPM Symposium March 19-22 in Baltimore. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Frank Zalom to Receive International Lifetime IPM Award

March 9, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
DAVIS--Integrated pest management (IPM) specialist Frank Zalom, distinguished professor of entomology and Extension entomologist at the University of California, Davis, will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Ninth International IPM Symposium March 19-22 in Baltimore.
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Jefferson 4-H Cookbook
San Joaquin County 4-H: Article

Get a copy of your Jefferson 4-H Cookbook!

March 9, 2018
Looking for some new ideas for the kitchen? Check out the Jefferson 4-H Cookbook! All of the TWO HUNDRED recipes in the book are from Jefferson 4-H members and their families. The cookbook costs $15.00. For more information, please contact Jennifer Morelos at jmorelos4@yahoo.com.
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Article

Sacramento Valley Walnut News - Spring, 2018

March 9, 2018
2018 IPM Breakfast Meetings Orchard Management Considerations A New Tool in the Fight Against Blight 2018 Winter and Early Season Irrigation Considerations in Walnut 2017 Flood Damaged Trees - Research Results and What to Do this Spring Tree and Vine Crop Herbicide Chart Updated (2018)...
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Lava Cactus
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Some Plants of the Galapagos

March 9, 2018
My husband and I recently returned from a trip to the Galapagos Islands. The adventure was remarkable and fast paced. We are still mentally sorting out our experiences and memories. We treasure the opportunity we had to see so many different animals in their natural habitat.
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CWSS Student Poster Winners. Pictured from Left to Right: Katie Driver, HannahJoy Kennedy, Priyanka Chaudhari, and CWSS Director/Student Liaison Scott Oneto. Photo by: Gil Del Rosario
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

California Weed Science Society honors top students at symposium

March 9, 2018
By Scott R Oneto
In January, the California Weed Science Society held its annual symposium in beautiful Santa Barbara. This year's conference theme was California Weed Science: From Restoration to Recreation.
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