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Charles Geddes Summers, UC Davis emeritus entomologist, passed away on Aug. 12 from acute respiratory failure in his hometown of Clinton, Utah. He was 79.

If you grow citrus, you've probably been introduced to the introduced European earwig, Forficula auricularia, the most common of the earwig species infesting the fruit here in California.

One doesn't need to be a seasoned farmer to know that growing conditions in Canada are completely different than those found in the low desert of California.

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If you are starting a list of plants to put in the ground this fall, you might want to add a salvia or two. With just under 1000 varieties, Salvia is the largest genus in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Commonly known as sages, Salvias come in a dizzying variety of forms and colors.

Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) In recognition of the many challenges UC employees continue to face, the University has decided to extend the 2021 time in which to use Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) through 6/30/22. The systemwide website and forms will be updated in the coming weeks.

Knowing where cold water is likely to stay cold is critical for conservation. But cold is more than just a number on a thermometer. Dams do not adequately support cold-water ecosystems.

It can pay to write the equivalent of a "term paper." UC Davis Distinguished Professor James R.

One point about insect wedding photography is that you don't need an invitation to attend. You just have to keep your distance and not disturb the bridal couple. No sudden movements. No stressful impatience. And no camera flash, please.

Dear Colleagues, The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for the 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops.