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UC Rice Blog: Article

A Celebration of Life - Remembering Dr. Carl William Johnson

June 9, 2023
By Consuelo B Baez Vega
A Celebration of life will be held on June 25, 11:30 am for Carl William Johnson, which follows the regular Sunday service that concludes at 11 am. Guests will have an opportunity to share their memories and reflection on Carl's life. A reception will follow the service.
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Adult goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus, on an oak leaf. Photo by Mike Lewis, Center for Invasive Species Research, Bugwood.org
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Invasive Spotlight: Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB)

June 9, 2023
Invasive Spotlight: Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) Adult goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus, on an oak leaf. Photo by Mike Lewis, Center for Invasive Species Research, Bugwood.org There are several flatheaded boring beetles in California, however only a few are of particular concern.
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Maggot Art at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house. Tools of the trade: maggots, water-based and non-toxic paint, paint containers, forceps, and white paper. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bohart Museum of Entomology Open House: Magnificent Maggot Art!

June 9, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Ever created Maggot Art? You pick up a maggot with a forceps, dip it into a non-toxic, water-based paint, drop it (gently) on a white paper, and let it crawl around, or guide it. Voila! Maggot Art! It's a conversation piece. It's suitable for framing.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Shot Hole Borer Volunteer Training

June 9, 2023
By Ben A Faber
*Results from March 2023 ISHB Monitors Training* Invasive shothole borers (ISHB) are wood boring beetles that attack many native and non-native trees in Southern California. These beetles bore tunnels into trunks and branches where they grow a fungus they use as food.
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Bermudagrass can thrive in heavily compacted soil. Jack Kelly Clark, UC IPM
The Real Dirt: Article

What Weeds Can Tell Us

June 9, 2023
Every gardener knows that weeds are just plants in the wrong place. Webster's dictionary defines a weed as a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth; especially: one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants.
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photo by Sharon Leos
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Graduation Miku

June 9, 2023
Graduated 22 new master gardeners Talented group who will bring program success Welcome to gardening challenges of the future...
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UC Davis forensic entomologist Bob Kimsey tracing the history of forensic entomology. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bohart Museum Features UC Davis Forensic Entomologist Bob Kimsey

June 8, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Song Ci (1186-1249) of China, considered the world's first forensic entomologist, knew how to solve a crime when a villager in a rice field was found dead, slashed with a sickle. He told the villagers to line up in town square with their sickles. When they did, he immediately fingered the killer.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Go For Control

June 8, 2023
By Ben A Faber
Gophers, Ground Squirrels, Rabbits and Voles are going to love irrigated orchards when the hillsides start drying up by UC ANR Staff Writer Burrowing rodents can cause extensive and expensive damage to orchards and crop fields.
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

2023-06 June Merced Master Gardener Newsletter

June 8, 2023
Issue Includes: Public Workshop schedule Gardening Tips for June Merced County Fair Wed Jun 7 - Sun Jun 11. Visit our information booth inside the Floriculture building. Check out our award-winning demonstration garden just outside that building.
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