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Termites can eat you out of house and home by chewing through wood and weakening the structure. The results of a new termite study led by entomologists at UC Riverside may enable homeowners to rid their homes of termites with a safer, effective pest control approach.

The latest information on weed control and fire will be presented at the Managing Weeds in Grasslands and Rangelands in the Context of Fire in California webinar on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.

UCCE-UC IPM Biologics Educational Webinar Series November 10 - So Many Products, So Much Confusion: Effective Use of Biostimulants in Modern Agriculture and Their Role in Nutrient Use Efficiency. November 18 - Biological Plant Growth Regulators: Experience, Facts, and Future.

Dear Colleagues, The University of California, Russell L. Rustici Rangeland and Cattle Research Endowment has announced the 2021 Request for Proposals with a deadline of December 1, 2020.

The CalFresh Healthy Living UCCE Central Sierra team hosted Step It Up, a virtual version of a worksite wellness competition for educators and school communities.

You're invited to participate in a detailed evaluation of the Citrus Spray Application Expert System (CitrusSprayEx) For more information please contact: Dr. Peter Ako Larbi, palarbi@ucanr.

If you vacationed at Doran Regional Beach, Bodega Bay, on a Wednesday last year (pre-COVID-19 pandemic), chances are you saw scores of dedicated volunteers pulling out the invasive ice plant, Carpobrotus edulis, along 201 Doran Beach Road. It's hard work but it's rewarding.

Parents and caregivers across San Bernardino County participated in the new EFNEP 100% at Home Program which was adapted from the 9 lesson in person series Eating Smart Being Active. Lessons were sent to participants via mail or email to review at home.

Dear Colleagues, Please see the attached update from the UC Office of the President regarding possible changes to the systemwide curtailment program. UCOP invites comments to the proposal by email to 2021options@ucop.edu.