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Captures of diamondback male moths across the Salinas Valley. This map shows captures collected on March 19th, 2019.
Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Diamondback moth monitoring network

March 24, 2019
There are sex pheromone traps for Diamondback moth set up across the Salinas Valley. This pheromone only attracts males of this pest. These traps were first put out on February 20th, 2019.
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The Many Colors, Scents, and Tastes of Basil.

March 24, 2019
by Denise Seghesio Levine, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County If I had to choose just one herb for my garden, it would have to be basil. Granted, I would want every variety of basil, from Genovese to Thai, lemon to lime, but I would be happy with just basil.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Summer Camp Registration opens!

March 22, 2019
Dear 4-H families, The Monterey County 4-H camp applications are now open! Known as Camp McCandless, this has been a tradition for 4-Hers for years. Now held at the Camp MayMac location in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this 5 day summer camp is filled with 4-H fun.
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San Benito County: Article

4-H Updates

March 22, 2019
Hello 4-H families, We have a county council meeting on Monday, March 25th, Vets Building at 7 pm. We are sending you the agenda and February minutes. State leadership Conference (SLC) early bird registration is open until April 1st. SLC is for members age 13 to 19 years old.
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Director Jeff Dahlberg thanks Diana Nix at her celebration.
Kearney news updates: Article

Diana Nix Marks 40th Year at Kearney!

March 22, 2019
Saturday Night Fever won album of the year, The Dukes of Hazzard roared onto our television screens, and a very young Diana Nickel answered a newspaper ad for a job at Kearney.
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lemon chile picture distraction

How Wierd Can Lemons Get?

March 22, 2019
By Ben A Faber
In a recent post about lemon shape being affected by high temperatures https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=29443 a grower sent an image of what I thought was a blurred view of something that was circled.
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Buckeye in Upper Bidwell Park by J. Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

The Buckeye

March 22, 2019
Finding an Ecological Niche: A Three-Part Series on Selected Foothill Woodland and Chaparral Species, Part 3 of 3: The Buckeye By Laura Lukes, UC Master Gardener of Butte County, March 22, 2019 [Note: Buckeye (Aesculus californica), gray pine (Pinus sabiniana), and blue oak (Quercus douglasii) are t...
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Adult California ground squirrel. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Ground Squirrels: Furry Foes

March 21, 2019
Although they're small, cute, and furry, ground squirrels can be a real pest for California residents and gardeners. Found throughout California, burrowing ground squirrels cause damage to landscapes and structures while feeding on ornamental or food-bearing plants.
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Termite Awarness Week Infographic
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

The Truth About Termites

March 21, 2019
Spring is here which means pest activity is on the rise. Termites are one of the top pest concerns for many city dwellers and rural residents alike. The infographic shows some interesting facts about termites.
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