Ongoing research

MOSQUITOES: The True Vampires

September 26, 2025
By Anne E Schellman
 Vampires are mythic undead humans who sleep during the day and hunt for blood at night.  However, we have our own very real and very much alive bloodsucking vampires - mosquitoes! Unlike vampires, some mosquitoes are active during the daytime and may be out with the ghosts, goblins and witches…
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Publications and Resources

UC ANR Landscaping Publications - FreeFire-Smart Landscaping in the Sierra FoothillsUC Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - FreeHome, garden, turf, and landscape pestsPlant problem diagnostic toolPest NotesBooks for PurchaseLandscape Maintenance Pest Control (QAC category B)Lawn and Residential Landscape Pest…
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Capitol Corridor Food Systems: Article

Dashboard: Public food systems funding in the Sacramento region

September 26, 2025
By Olivia M Henry
Description: UCCE Food Systems Advisor Olivia Henry Worked with the Southwest Regional Food Business Center to create a map and database which catalogues several public grant programs' investments in food systems in the Sacramento region, with an emphasis on post-farm gate activities such as processing,…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report 9/26/25

September 26, 2025
By Adrienne A Tompkins
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

UCMG Volunteers to Create Firewise Demonstration Garden at MOFD Station 42

September 26, 2025
By Hedwig Van Den Broeck
The UC Master Gardener volunteers of Contra Costa County are excited to announce an upcoming Firewise Demonstration Garden at the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) Station 42 on Moraga Road. This project will showcase practical, attractive landscaping strategies that reduce wildfire risk—especially the…
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Professional Landscapers

Are you a landscaper who is interested in getting your pesticide applicator license? Click this link for guidelines on how to obtain your license: ¿Es usted paisajista y está interesado en obtener su licencia de aplicador de pesticidas? Haga clic en este enlace para obtener las instrucciones sobre cómo…
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