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A generous donation from the Citrus Research Board has made creation of a Citrus Research Endowment possible. (Photo credit: Jeanette Warnert )
ANR Adventures: Article

Why is everyone smiling?

October 10, 2018
By Wendy Powers
You might think that Tu Tran is smiling because this week is his birthday and he's expecting a big surprise party. Nope.
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Green darner dragonfly, Anax junius, in Benicia State Historical Park. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Find the Green Darner

October 10, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Find the green darner. Trying to spot the green darner dragonfly, Anax junius--so named because of its resemblance to a darning needle--is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. But there it was, camouflaged in shrubbery on Sept. 23 in the Benicia Capitol State Historical Park.
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Community Pest News: Article

Weeds in Landscapes Pest Notes updated

October 10, 2018
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Controlling weeds can be challenging, but UC IPM provides many resources to help home gardeners and landscape professionals.
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Figure 1. Dark rover ant worker. (Credit: Siavash Taravati, UC IPM)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Dark Rover Ant: Current Status in California

October 10, 2018
By Siavash Taravati
[From the Fall 2018 issue of UC IPM's Green Bulletin newsletter] The dark rover ant (Brachymyrmex patagonicus) is an invasive species which is increasingly being noticed in Southern California. It is a nuisance species that invades structures as both workers and winged (alate) individuals.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Hot Avocados Dont Ripen Right

October 10, 2018
By Ben A Faber
California avocados often are exposed to high temperatures after harvest, either in the field or during preconditioning (ethylene treatment), especially in summer.
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