Nutrition & Health

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Safety is key to home food preservation.
Food Blog: Article

Reliable home food preservation videos now available on new website

May 22, 2020
By Jeannette Warnert
Americans' interest in traditional homemaking activities gardening, cooking, baking bread and canning has risen dramatically over the last few months, according to Google Trends. Getting reliable information is particularly important when it comes to home food preservation.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Correct Use of Disinfectants

May 21, 2020
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Many people have increased their use of disinfectants and sanitizers due to the COVID-19 crisis. It is important to use these products correctly to ensure they are effective and to protect ones health.
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A honey bee dusted with pollen from Gaillardia, also known as "the blanket flower." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bee Inspired: It's World Bee Day!

May 20, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Did you observe World Bee Day today? Every year on May 20, the United Nations asks us to think about this day, "to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators" and "the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development.
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Infographic on disinfectants from National Pesticide Information Center.
Community Pest News: Article

Using Disinfectants Correctly

May 19, 2020
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Many people have increased their use of disinfectants and sanitizers due to the COVID-19 crisis. It is important to use these products correctly to ensure they are effective and to protect one's health.
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A screen shot of the opening of the second COVID-19 virtual symposium.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Second COVID-19 Virtual Seminar Draws Accolades

May 18, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The second COVID-19 Symposium, organized and moderated by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal and online at https://bit.ly/3b8TAau, is drawing accolades.
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UC Small Grains Blog: Article

2020 Virtual Small Grains Field Day

May 18, 2020
By Mark E Lundy
Due to the health concerns surrounding COVID-19, we had to cancel our annual field day that typically occurs in May at UC Davis.
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A screen shot of Riverside pulmonary specialist Anoop Maheshwari, relating his story about his near-death experience as a COVID-19 patient. In the background is organizer-moderator Walter Leal, UC Davis distinguished professor.
Bug Squad: Article

Second COVID-19 Symposium: Well Done and Much Appreciated

May 15, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Thanks you so much for today, and to all of your panelists. The citizens of our area are truly lucky for your hard work in your preparation for this informational webinar. The public needs more of these types of forums for the detail education that this provided on COVID-19.
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Spill the Beans: Article

Vegetable Planter Boxes

May 15, 2020
by Mary Hudson Spring has arrived in all its glory and we are all home sheltering in place thanks to the Covid-19 virus. As a result, we now have a bit more free time to do things around the house. Since the ground is warming and the sun is out, this is the perfect time to plant a vegetable garden.
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