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James R. Carey: 44-Year Career at UC Davis

It's not often that an entomologist chalks up a 44-year career of teaching, research and public service. But such is the case with UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. A member of the UC Davis Department of Entomology faculty since...

UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor Frank Zalom (right) pays tribute to UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor Frank Zalom (right) pays tribute to UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor Frank Zalom (right) pays tribute to UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor James R.Carey is an international-award winning teacher. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis distinguished professor James R.Carey is an international-award winning teacher. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor James R.Carey is an international-award winning teacher. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Natural Resources, Pest Management

Carey Engages Audience in California's Fruit Fly Crisis

If you missed UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey's well-attended seminar on "California's Fruit Fly Invasion: A 70-Year Struggle Nears Critical Mass," it's now online on YouTube. His seminar, which took place June 3 in Briggs...

UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey presented a seminar on
UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey presented a seminar on "California's Fruit Fly Invasion: A 70-Year Struggle Nears Critical Mass" on June 3 in Briggs Hall, UC Davis campus, and on Zoom. (Photo by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal)

UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey presented a seminar on "California's Fruit Fly Invasion: A 70-Year Struggle Nears Critical Mass" on June 3 in Briggs Hall, UC Davis campus, and on Zoom. (Photo by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal)

Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Food, Innovation, Natural Resources, Pest Management

Medfly Invasion Crisis in California: What Should Be Done?

During the initial throes of the Mediterranean fruit fly invasion in California, protesters disagreeing with the California Department of Food and Agriculture's eradication procedures and policies used to sing the catchy tune, "There Ain't No Bugs...

UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey has written numerous research articles on the Mediterranean fruit fly.
UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey has written numerous research articles on the Mediterranean fruit fly.

UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey has written numerous research articles on the Mediterranean fruit fly.

Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources, Pest Management

Why California's Fruit Fly Invasion Is in a Crisis Mode

A noted authority on California's tropical fruit fly invasion says the state is in "crisis mode." "It's really serious," says UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey, a noted authority on the invasion of tropical fruit...

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Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources, Pest Management

The Glory of the Bindweed Turret Bees

If you've ever seen the nests of the bindweed turret bees, Diadasia bituberculata, and if you've ever tried to photograph these fast-flying bees, you know how speedy they are and how difficult they are to photograph. So when we viewed...

A bindweed turret bee, Diadasia bituberculata, foraging for pollen on bindweed, aka morning glory. (Photo by Rachel Vannette)
A bindweed turret bee, Diadasia bituberculata, foraging for pollen on bindweed, aka morning glory. (Photo by Rachel Vannette)

A bindweed turret bee, Diadasia bituberculata, foraging for pollen on bindweed, aka morning glory. (Photo by Rachel Vannette)

A close-up of a bindweed turret bee, Diadasia bituberculata (Photo by Rachel Vannette)
A close-up of a bindweed turret bee, Diadasia bituberculata (Photo by Rachel Vannette)

A close-up of a bindweed turret bee, Diadasia bituberculata (Photo by Rachel Vannette)

UC Davis community ecologist Rachel Vannette at work. She is an associate professor, Chancellor's Fellow and vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology.
UC Davis community ecologist Rachel Vannette at work. She is an associate professor, Chancellor's Fellow and vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology.

UC Davis community ecologist Rachel Vannette at work. She is an associate professor, Chancellor's Fellow and vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology.

A close-up of a turret formed by a bindweed turret bee. (Photo by Rachel Vannette)
A close-up of a turret formed by a bindweed turret bee. (Photo by Rachel Vannette)

A close-up of a turret formed by a bindweed turret bee. (Photo by Rachel Vannette)

Posted on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 4:39 PM
Focus Area Tags: Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources

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