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Fire, Ash, Citrus and Pests

January 17, 2018
By Ben A Faber
Wow, woolly whitefly covered with waxy, curly filaments , Aleurothrixus floccosus.
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photos by Launa Herrmann
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Anemones Announce Fall is Here

January 17, 2018
If you're looking for a low-maintenance perennial that is one smart plant, consider the Japanese anemone. This member of the Ranunculaceae family knows its place on a gardener's calendar.
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Clutter can harbor pests. [Credit: K Windbiel-Rojas]
Community Pest News: Article

Less Clutter, Fewer Pests

January 16, 2018
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
The New Year is a time when many people make resolutions to exercise more, eat better, and be more organized. My resolutions include all of these, but especially getting rid of some stuff around the house my family doesn't need anymore.
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Entomologist Jeff Smith, who curates the butterfly/moth collection at the Bohart Museum, enjoys sharing knowledge about insects. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

It's Butterfly Heaven at the Bohart Museum

January 16, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Butterfly heaven! Entomologist Jeff Smith, who curates the butterfly and moth collection at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis, is in butterfly heaven.
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DIY Fermetation
Master Food Preservers San Bernardino County: Article

Cogitating about Fermenting!

January 16, 2018
Our latest class is coming up--DIY Fermetation! Freshly fermented foods are delicious, and if you have never had home-made, home-fermented sauerkraut, you are in for a treat. Make sure you attend this class for really good, easy-to-do, home-fermented sauerkraut.
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Newly minted UC fire scientist Kate Wilkin moves into fire country

January 16, 2018
By Susan D Kocher
Reposted from the UCANR News Newly minted UC fire scientist Kate Wilkin moves into fire country Fire scientist Kate Wilkin was on the job just a few weeks when ferocious winds whipped up the Northern California firestorm of 2017.
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A Garden Runs Through It - UCCE Master Gardeners of Colusa County: Article

Camillia Petal Blight

January 16, 2018
By Gerry Hernandez
Camellia petal blight affects all cultivars of Camellia japonica. Camellia sasanqua is infected less often in California. Identification Infection by the Ciborinia camelliae fungus initially causes small, brown, irregularly shaped blotches in petals.
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The Book Shelf: Plant and Landscapes We Need Right Now!

January 16, 2018
As we come to the end of another record hot summer, there's little doubt left that we need to think and rethink our plantings for every season. We have had a most timely volume on our book shelf for several years and I recently took a closer look at it.
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Like to draw or color dragonflies? You'll have the opportunity to do just that at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21. This is a flameskimmer dragonfly, Libellula saturata. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Insect Art Is the 'In' Thing: Don't Miss Bohart Museum Open House on Jan. 21

January 15, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"Just call it a "Day of Insect Art!" Sunday afternoon, Jan. 21 promises to be a day of inspiration, creativity and delight when the Bohart Museum of Entomology hosts an open house, "Bug-Art@The Bohart" from 1 to 4 p.m. in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building, Crocker Lane.
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