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Salvia greggii, Ellen Michels
The Real Dirt: Article

Sun-Loving Plants for a New Paradise

November 13, 2020
It has been two years since the Camp Fire destroyed most of the foothill community of Paradise. In the years since, residents have been steadily returning to reclaim their town.
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Brussels sprouts field
E-Journal of Entomology and Biologicals: Article

Mating disruption as an IPM tool in diamondback moth management

November 12, 2020
Brussels sprouts field in Santa Maria The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) is an important pest of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and other cruciferous crops.
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Raking fallen leaves. (pixabay)
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Turn Those Fall Leaves Into Soil Enriching Compost

November 12, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
Leaves are falling now, covering lawns and yards with carpets of brown, gold, yellow, red and orange. For some gardeners, fall means a lot of extra work in raking up and disposing of the fallen leaves.
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A male metallic green sweat bee, Agapostemon texanus, foraging on iceplant on Nov. 5 at a Bodega Bay's Doran Beach. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Metallic Green Surprise at Bodega Bay

November 12, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
A Nov. 5th trip to Bodega Bay's Doran Beach yielded a metallic green surprise. What was that foraging on a pink iceplant blossom near a path to the ocean? A metallic green sweat bee, Agapostemon texanus, also called an ultra green sweat bee. We usually don't see A.
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Winter curtailment

November 12, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
This is to confirm the 2020-21 winter holiday curtailment (closure) schedule. Similar to previous years, ANR units including, Research and Extension Centers, UCCE county offices and the Second Street Building in Davis will be closed from Dec. 24, 2020 through Jan.
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Lt. Robert Washino (front left) served as a medical entomologist in the Korean War, seeing duty with the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps from 1956 to 1958.
Bug Squad: Article

A Salute to a Special Veteran, Medical Entomologist Robert Washino, 88

November 11, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's Veterans' Day and what better day than today to salute noted medical entomologist Robert Washino, 88, a U.S. Army veteran? When you say "Thank you for your service," that not only means his service in the Korean War, but his entire career in medical entomology. Dr.
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Cosmos 'Bright Lights'. photo by Kathy Klobas
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Why Are LGFs Eating My Sunflowers?

November 11, 2020
I have a bird and bee-friendly yardnative and nonnative annuals, perennials, birdbath, and both birdseed and Nyjer feeders, hummingbird feeders also. There are lots of bees, hummers, scrub jays, wrens, and occasional black phoebe.
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Fresno County 4-H: Article

October/November 2020 Guidelines

November 10, 2020
In This Edition: Fresno County 4-H Leaders Council & Committee Meetings, Pg. 2 Leaders Council, Pg. 2 CCLS (Community Club Leaders) - Need to Know!, Pg. 2 Giving Tuesday December 1, 2020, Pg. 3 Program Promo Videos Needed, Pg. 3 County 4-H Office Open by Appointment Only, Pg.
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