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Roof rat on a kitchen sink. (Credit: N Quinn)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Rats and Mice: How to Manage Using Snap Traps

January 15, 2020
By Niamh M Quinn
Trapping is the safest and most effective method for controlling rats and mice in and around homes, garages, and other structures. Rodents that live in close association with humans are called commensal rodents. Rats and mice are the most frequently encountered commensal rodents in California.
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Ready to cut the ribbon (from left) are almond pollination consultant Robert Curtis of Carmichael, retired director of agricultural affairs, Almond Board of California; Brad Pankratz of Can-Am Apiaries, Orland; Jackie Parks-Burris of Jackie Park-Burris Queen Bees, Palo Cedro and a past president of California State Beekeepers' Association; Darren Cox, Logan, Utah, past president of American Honey Producers; and Kelvin Adee of Bruce, S.D., president of American Honey Producers.
Bug Squad: Article

A Grand Opening--And Bees Were Nowhere in Sight

January 15, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It was a grand opening of the USDA-ARS bee research facility at the University of California, Davis, but the bees were nowhere in sight. That's because bees don't fly until the temperature hits around 55, and the thermometer on that wintry day (Jan. 7) refused to budge over 47.
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Winter 2020

January 15, 2020
How to Keep Those Resolutions; Books for Birthdays; Program Opportunities...
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

29th Vertebrate Pest Conference

January 15, 2020
Hello- Please see the attached flyer with information about"29th VERTEBRATE PEST CONFERENCE" to be held on March 2 - 5, 2020 in Santa Barbara! Thank you.
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Ground Squirrels, Gophers, Rats Meet at Local Symposium

January 15, 2020
By Ben A Faber
29th Vertebrate Pest Conference Santa Barbara The 29th Vertebrate Pest Conference, an educational event for discussing and exchanging information on human-wildlife conflicts, will be held March 2 March 5, 2020 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Santa Barbara, California.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weed Management in Citrus Orchards

January 15, 2020
By Gale Perez
From the TOPICS IN SUBTROPICS blog (Jan. 10, 2020) Proper weed management is important for several reason, but in general younger orchards are much more susceptible to the negative impacts of weed overgrowth.
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Fresno County 4-H: Article

January 2020 Guidelines

January 14, 2020
In This Edition: Fresno County 4-H Leaders Council & Committee Meetings, Pg. 2 CCLS (Community Club Leaders)-Need to Know, Pg. 2 Mark Your Calendars 2020Important Deadlines, Pg. 3 Please Do Not Sign Contracts, Pg. 3 Reminder: Enrollment Requirements for Active Participation, Pg.
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