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A question about the paranormal figure Mothman drew interest at the Entomology Games, hosted by the Entomological Society of America. (Illustration by Tim Bertelink, Wikipedia)
Bug Squad: Article

What Entomologists Need to Know

November 19, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you're a graduate student in entomology and competing with your team in the Entomology Games, a college-bowl type trivia game hosted by the Entomological Society of America, it's not only good to know your insects but you ought to have an interest in sports, crime-fighting insect figures, and car...
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A Fuyu type Persimmon
The Backyard Gardener: Article

Persimmon Overview

November 19, 2020
One of the most beautiful autumnal sights is that of a leafless tree sporting a crop of brilliant orange, lantern-like 'Hachiya' persimmons ready for harvest. Not only is the fruit attractive, but many varieties sport spectacular fall leaf colors as well.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Fall: A Second Season to Plant

November 19, 2020
One traditionally greets springtime with great joy as the season of renewal and a time to look forward to planting a summer garden. But, as we sadly pick our last succulent tomatoes, let's remember that fall can be just as promising a time to plant and enjoy a very different vegetable garden.
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Invasive pampasgrass (Credit: J DiTomaso)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

What makes a weed an invasive plant?

November 18, 2020
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes, Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Weeds are usually thought of as native plants we don't want in areas such as landscapes, fields, or vegetable gardens either because they reduce economic output or they are considered aesthetically displeasing.
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UC Davis doctoral student Jill Oberski captured this screen shot at the finals. She is top row, second from left.
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UC Davis Doctoral Students in Entomology Got It Right

November 18, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
They knew the answer. "A worker honey bee has how many pairs of wax glands on its abdomen?" That would be four, answered the UC Davis Entomology Team did at the Entomological Society of America's Virtual Entomology Games, a college-bowl type of competition formerly known as the Linnaean Games.
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