Test PB Collection: FTE

Have you noticed that there are recently a lot of large flies all over the place that look like over-sized mosquitos? I have seen these creatures before but never in such large quantities this early in the season.

"Recent studies have continued to shed light on the ecology of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) in western North America. These studies have documented a declining overwintering population over several decades, punctuated by unexpected variability in recent years.

UC Davis community ecologist Louie Yang, a UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology professor who researches monarch butterflies, suggests three broad guidelines for western monarch conservation in his review article published June 26 in the journal, Current Opinion in Insect Science.

A Plea for Fragrance in the Garden Preservation Pointers: Figs-A Fantastic Fruit North Bay Rose Show Guacamole and Margaritas Nine Things You Can Do to Keep Your Summer Tomato Garden Healthier Sheet Mulching Your Garden Luther Burbank Solano Farming and Local Gardens for Families UCCE Master Gardene...

In the lottery of troublesome termite infestations, Roger, a Rancho Santa Fe homeowner, hit the jackpot (a pseudonym is used to protect his privacy).

Good morning. Attached you will find the invitation to view the interviews for the Plant Pathology Advisor Position which will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Are you ready to take your gardening skills to the next level? Although the actual process of saving seeds is easy, there are a few tips you should know in order to be successful.

Red imported fire ant (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta, has been reported as a pest in Florida where the fire ants girdle young citrus trees (Diepenbrock) https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/media/crecifasufledu/extension/extension-publications/2021/2021_jan_fireant.

There are some things in this world that go so well together. And, all that togetherness just makes each one even better.

Ever seen a Phyciodes mylitta, aka Mylitta Crescent? It's a butterfly that breeds on thistles, such as Cirsium, Carduus and Silybum. The one that visited our yard June 17 wasn't visiting a thistle, however. It landed on a cactus. It's an orange and black butterfly (orange wings with black markings).