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ACP

April 15, 2015
By Ben A Faber
Per CDFA: One adult (female) Asian Citrus Psyllid was identified from a trap in Hollister CA. Delimitation trapping will commence, along with visual survey, treatment and quarantine activities, following the newly approved Northern California protocol.
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UC Davis professor Diane Ullman created this maggot art last year during the UC Davis Picnic Day. Maggots are dipped into non-toxic, water-based paint and allowed--or encouraged--to roam. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Just Buggin' Ya! The Good, The Bad and the Bugly

April 14, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
In Journalism 101, students learn that news stories need the Four Ws--who, what, when, where and why" and the H--"how come." But when it comes to UC Davis Picnic Day 101, the "101" doesn't mean inexperience.
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The flameskimmer or firecracker skimmer (Libellula saturata) perches on a bamboo stake. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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The Flameskimmers Are Back!

April 13, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The flameskimmers are back! We've been waiting for the new generation of flameskimmers, aka firecracker skimmers (Libellula saturata), to visit our yard after the long winter. On Sunday, a male flameskimmer did.
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Soil Moisture Monitoring from Space

April 13, 2015
By Ben A Faber
When we think about space missions, we tend to look toward the stars to planets like Mars where robotic rovers roam, gathering data and sending it back to Earth. Rarely do we think about missions closer to home.
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A queen bee and her retinue. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Thinking of Becoming a Commercial Beekeeper?

April 10, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
So you're thinking of become a commercial beekeeper and renting your colonies to almond growers. California currently grows some 900,000 acres of almonds, and each acre requires two colonies for pollination. A friend gave you some old bee boxes.
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Garden Advice at the Family Fair

April 10, 2015
Colusa Children's Services Family Fair Saturday April 11, 10-2 Colusa County Fairgrounds Bring your kids and grandkids for lots of family fun. The UCCE Master Gardeners of Colusa County will have their table there. The kids will be making "chia" heads.
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Scotch Broom Gall Mite: A new natural enemy to California

April 10, 2015
By Scott R Oneto
A recent find in El Dorado County has weed scientists, land managers, foresters, botanists, and plant conservationists throughout Northern California really excited over a tiny insect-like animal.
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A honey bee foraging on anemone. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Love the List

April 9, 2015
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Bees and other pollinators may have a tough time during the fourth year of California's severe drought, as they search for nectar and pollen. Expect to see many plants wither, wilt and die due to the "D" word, "Drought." Gov.
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