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A trapdoor spider, Aptostichus sp., one of the species that Jason Bond studies. (Photo by Jason Bond)
Bug Squad: Article

Searching the California Floristic Province for Trapdoor Spiders

January 28, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
A UC Davis scientist has just received a federal grant to study trapdoor spiders in California, with opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in the research. Citizen scientists also can be involved through public sightings and suggestions for naming a newly discovered species.
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ANR News Blog: Article

ANR in the news Jan. 1-15, 2020

January 28, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Five of the past six years have been the warmest in Bakersfield's recorded history (Bakersfield Californian) Steven Mayer, Jan. 15 Daniel Sumner, an ag economist at UC Davis, said researchers across the state are busy studying the changing patterns of California's Mediterranean climate.
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This is one of the trapdoor spiders, Aptostichus sp., that Jason Bond is studying. (Image by Jason Bond)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Tracking Down Trapdoor Spiders in California

January 28, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Trapdoor spiders can hide, but not for long. Jason Bond, professor and the Schlinger Chair in Insect Systematics, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, has received a 4-year, $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant to study trapdoor spiders in the California Floristic Province.
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Tehama County: Article

2020 SVR WALNUT Newsletter Vol #1

January 28, 2020
In This Issue Winter Pest & Weed Management Considerations Preparing for Extreme Events: Flood and Drought Young Orchard Weeds Management New EPA Paraquat Restrictions Pre-Season Airblast Sprayer Calibration Navigating Irrigation Technology Overload Meeting Announcements 2/7/20 Tehama Walnut Day 2/2...
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Article

Pruning Fruit Trees

January 28, 2020
I have a few fruit trees in my yard, apples, peaches, oranges, and really need some advice on how to prune them.
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Article

Weeds in Lawn

January 28, 2020
There are weeds sprouting in my lawn, and Id like to identify them so I can use the right control methods to get rid of them.
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

How to Control California Ground Squirrels 2020

January 28, 2020
Hello- Please see the attached flyer with information about"How to Control California Ground Squirrels 2020" to be held on March 17, Tuesday, 2020 in San Luis Obispo!...
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2020 1 Dr Mike
Ventura County 4-H: Article

More than 100 Gather to See Local Veterinary Legend Dr. Mike Speak

January 28, 2020
On Saturday, 01/25/2020, we attended Dr. Mike's Speech Event at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in the Clark Livestock Center. It was hosted by the Ventura County 4-H Animal Science. We were event staff, so we helped to run the event and set up as well as clean up.
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