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The yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, has been detected in 17 California counties since 2013. (CDC Photo)
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Targeting the Yellow Fever Mosquito in California

March 16, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you've been following the startling spread of the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, into California--it's been detected as far north as Shasta County since 2013--then you'll want to read about the innovative research underway by a team of UC Davis scientists led by medical entomologist-geneti...
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Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, has been detected in 17 California counties since 2017. (CDC Photo)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

UC Davis Researchers Examine Pyrethroid Resistance in Spread of Aedes aegypti

March 16, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
One reason for the successful spread of the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, to at least 17 California counties since 2013--from the Mexican border to Shasta County--may be linked to its resistance to pyrethroids, according to newly published UC Davis research examining genetic markers of resis...
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Harvest Weed Seed Control in California: Potential and Limitations

March 16, 2021
Concerns about a growing resistance to herbicides In Mediterranean or arid climates, particularly in areas with marginal soils, crop rotations are often limited to a narrow range of hay, pasture, a handful of winter legumes, or rainy-season grasses.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Nominate outstanding staff for STAR awards by April 12

March 16, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The Staff Appreciation and Recognition Award Program provides an opportunity to recognize and reward outstanding staff for their individual and team performance within Agriculture and Natural Resources. By midnight on April 12: Nominations should be submitted via e-mail to Human Resources.
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ANR@Work Survey begins March 16

March 16, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Today the ANR@Work Survey will land in your email inbox, if it hasn't already, with the subject line ANR@Work Survey - INVITATION - DO NOT DELETE. The ANR@Work Survey will be open March 16 through April 9.
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

The Vertebrate Pest Council Virtual Workshop

March 16, 2021
Hello- Please see the attached announcement about "THE VERTEBRATE PEST COUNCIL VIRTUAL WORKSHOP" to be held on March 30 - April 1, 2021 @8:00am -10:00am PST! Thank you.
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