Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

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Reduce breeding habitats for mosquitoes by dumping standing water from flower pots or storing them upside down so they do not collect water.<br>(Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Drain After the Rain

June 5, 2019
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Whether you're having a backyard barbecue or enjoying outdoor activities as the weather warms up, it's important to protect yourself from mosquitoes and their bites.
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Choe Laboratory News: Article

Daniel Perry's MS thesis defense

June 5, 2019
By Dong Hwan Choe
Daniel Perry has successfully defended his MS thesis today. His research involved western drywood termite (Incisitermes minor) and the structural heat treatment.
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A honey bee and a Painted Lady share a mustard blossom in Vacaville, Calif. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Bee and the Butterfly

June 5, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The bee and the butterfly. The honey bee and the Painted Lady. Apis mellifera and Vanessa cardui. They both wanted to sip that sweet nectar from a mustard blossom. The Painted Lady was there first. Sometimes it's "first come, first served" and sometimes it's "I'll have what she's having.
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photo by Kathy Low
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Garden Safety and Health

June 5, 2019
A few weeks ago when I was walking back from my mailbox I freaked out (technically I froze out of fear) when a rattlesnake slithered across my driveway a couple of feet in front of me. Thankfully I always keep my phone with me when I step out of the house in case of an accident or emergency.
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Family participating in youth and adult programs
UCCE San Bernardino County Consumer and Family Science News: Article

Game On Health Fair

June 5, 2019
By Christine Davidson
Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School kicked off their first Game On Health Fair April 24, 2019 to celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week. The health fair was a part of the Game On Grant the school received through Action for Healthy Kids.
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Our Ventura TV Interview
Ventura County 4-H: Article

CAPS TV Interview

June 5, 2019
It was a true honor to be able to speak about 4-H to the CAPS TV viewers. I was excited to work with Shelby Wright, Ventura County 4-H Ambassador and Adler Streigel of Loma Vista 4-H, an active member in local, area and state events.
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