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Jessica Gillung, then a doctoral candidate at UC Davis, holds a display of Atlas moths at the Bohart Museum of Entomology. She is now an assistant professor McGill University, Montreal. This week is National Moth Week. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

In Celebration of National Moth Week

July 19, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's National Moth Week, which, according to the officials, is a time to celebrate "the beauty, life cycle and habitats of moths." So "moth-ers" of all ages and abilities "are encouraged to learn about, observe and document moths in their backyards, parks and neighborhoods.
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UC Cooperative Extension apiculturist Elina Lastro Niño showing a frame at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility to students. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Extension Apiculturist Elina Lastro Niño Achieves Promotion

July 19, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
UC Cooperative Extension apiculturist Elina Lastro Nio, a honey bee scientist and educator who serves all of California and is a member of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology faculty, was recently promoted to associate specialist, effective July 1.
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Submitting Samples to the Master Gardener Help Desk

July 19, 2021
By Anne E Schellman
If you have a gardening question about a plant with concerning symptoms, you can submit details and photos using our Ask a Master Gardener Survey. But what if we can't tell what's wrong from your photos? If this is the case, we may ask you to drop off a sample to our office.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT :: Weed Specialist - Turfgrass, Specialty Crops, & Forestry

July 19, 2021
By Gale Perez
Type of position: The Department of Horticulture in the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture seeks an individual who will develop and lead a highly effective and nationally recognized extension and applied research program in weed control in turfgrass, specialty crops, and forestry.
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Digging Into the Literature

July 19, 2021
By Ben A Faber
1 to 20 of 47,867 Full-Text results on Avocado https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/ls?field1=ocr;q1=avocado;a=srchls;lmt=ft 47,867 full text articles and books on avocado. The digital world brings more avocado information to you. In the case of avocado, 47,867 citations with full text.
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Spill the Beans: Article

Keep it covered – the soil, that is

July 19, 2021
What does covering the soil mean, why do we want to cover it and with what do we cover it? We simply want to cover the soil with plants, and it turns out that weeds are better than nothing at all. Bare, tilled soil is literally being cooked by the sun.
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Small steps can help homes survive wildfire

July 16, 2021
By Susan D Kocher
Reposted from UC ANR News As the Beckwourth Complex Fire and Dixie Fire spread in Plumas and Lassen counties, Ryan Tompkins reminded residents of ways they could help limit damage.
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