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An educational and fun activity: the catch-and-release bee activity at the UC Davis Bee Haven. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Educational and Fun Activities at the UC Davis Bee Haven Open House

April 4, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Catch and release. Release and catch. No, wait. Catch...examine...and then release. That's what attendees will do at the UC Davis Bee Haven's 15th anniversary celebration, set from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 6 on Bee Biology Road, west of the central campus.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Soil Health Assessment Report

April 4, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Soil Biodiversity in California Agriculture: Framework and Indicators for Soil Health Assessment Prepared by: California Department of Food and Agriculture Below Ground Biodiversity Advisory Committee Soil health depends on soil biodiversity.
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A ceramic-mosaic sculpture, "Miss Beehaven," anchors the UC Davis Bee Haven. It is the work of self-described "rock artist" Donna Billick of Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Celebrating the15th Anniversary of the UC Davis Bee Haven

April 3, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The place to "bee" on Saturday, April 6 is the UC Davis Bee Haven. That's when the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its bee garden with an open house from 10 a.m. to noon. It's free and family friendly.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Webinar on how pesticide labels may change to protect endangered species

April 3, 2024
By Brad Hanson
Although many of you are already well aware of the upcoming changes to pesticide labels related to the Endangered Species Act, many are not. A quick background can be found in a Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) press release from last year (link here).
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2024 3rd report (April 3)

April 3, 2024
By Patricia A Lazicki
General situation, thrips population development Temperatures and precipitation this spring are close to historic norms, and the thrips population predictions remain similar to last update. We're currently at the peak of 1st-generation adults; they'll be laying their eggs over the next few weeks.
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The Coastal Gardener : Article

It's Alive! The Wonder of 'Hot' Composting

April 3, 2024
Starting a compost pile in winter may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it may be just the thing you need to beat the winter doldrums. Your reward will be soil that is more fertile, supporting bigger and heather plants in next summer's garden.
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The Coastal Gardener : Article

What's Bugging Me?

April 3, 2024
I Can Name That Worm in Four Clues How About You? Match the clue to the Worm's Image. Place an X in the appropriate column. Worm 'A'Earthworm, nightcrawler, Lumbricus terrestris, is one of over 2,700 varieties of earthworms.
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El agroturismo es una actividad en constante crecimiento que ha ganado popularidad día a día. La visita a los ranchos con el propósito de conocer a los animales se ha convertido en una práctica altamente demandada y valorada por los turistas.
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Agroturismo: reconectando con la naturaleza

April 3, 2024
By Diana Cervantes
Est pensando en salir de paseo a un rancho o de visita a una granja? Quiere comprar productos naturales, acariciar un caballo o tomarse fotos entre los sembrados de flores, frutas o vegetales?
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Miss Bee Haven, a ceramic-mosaic sculpture by self-described "rock artist" Donna Billick of Davis, anchors the UC Davis Bee Haven. This image was taken in 2012. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Archived News, March 2024

March 31, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Archived News for month of March 2024 from the UC Davis Entomology and Nematology website, Bond Lab Research Paper Calls Attention to Diversity of California's Trapdoor Spiders Tule and Cattail: A Tale of the Marsh Economy and Its Role in Human Health and Wellbeing UC Davis Students Fuse Art and Sci...
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