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The Mediterranean Fruit Fly, aka medfly, will be one of the topics when UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey presents a seminar on May 25. (Photo by Jack Kelly Clark, UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (UC IPM), UC Agriculture and Natural Resources)
Bug Squad: Article

'Carey's Equality' Explained--and Much, Much More

May 23, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Ever heard of Carey's Equality? Do you know who discovered it? That would be UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, who will present a departmental seminar at 4:10 p.m.
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A shrimp tadpole, pest of rice. (Photo by Ian Grettenberger)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Bohart Museum Open House to Focus on 'Bugs in Ag'

May 23, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The Bohart Museum of Entomology will focus on pests of agricultural crops, including rice and alfalfa, at its open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. The event, titled Bugs in Ag: What Is Eating Our Crops and What Is Eating Them? will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Vetch is sometimes grown with small grains, for example rye.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Is vetch a friend or foe to livestock?

May 22, 2022
By Morgan P Doran, Rachael Long
From the Alfalfa & Forage News blog (April 29, 2022) Vetch (Vicia spp.) is growing like a weed everywhere this year, carpeting our hills with great swaths of purple flowers. What is vetch? There are several species that are commonly grown as crops, cover crops or weeds (see list at the bottom).
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A honey bee heading for the tower of jewels, Echium wildpretii. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Celebrating World Bee Day with the California Master Beekeeper Program

May 20, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's World Bee Day! How did that come about? One word: Slovenia. The Republic of Slovenia, rich in beekeeping history, asked the United Nations to proclaim an annual World Bee Day, and following a three-year international effort, the United Nations agreed to do so in December 2017.
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The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata. (Image by Jack Kelly Clark for UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

UC Davis Distinguished Professor James R. Carey: 'Conceptual Sweep of Mathematical Discovery in Insect Biodemography''

May 19, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey will speak on "The Conceptual Sweep of a Mathematical Discovery in Insect Biodemography: From Medfly Populations to the U.S. Congress" at the Wednesday, May 25th seminar hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology.
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Nitrogen managmenmt areas ventura
Topics in Subtropics: Article

N? or Nitrogen?

May 18, 2022
By Ben A Faber
Are you interested in learning more about Nitrogen Management? Are you ready for the big time? Are you a Certified Crop Adviser seeking Continuing Education Units and/or preparing for the new California Nitrogen Specialty Exam?
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A lady beetle (aka ladybug) chowing down on oleander aphids. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Bohart Museum Schedules Four Public Events

May 17, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The Bohart Museum of Entomology, located in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building on Crocker Lane, UC Davis campus, will host four public events from May 28 through July 16. All are free and open to the public. Parking is also free. Saturday, May 28, 1 to 4 p,m.
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