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Close up of top and bottom of rose leaves infected with rose rust.

Are Your Roses Diseased?

March 17, 2020
Roses in the garden can be infected with a variety of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, leading to diseases like powdery mildew and rust. Roses may also be damaged by nutrient deficiencies and other environmental problems.
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The butterfly collection at the Bohart Museum is a popular attraction, but the Bohart will be closed to the public until April 6. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bohart Museum: Closed Until Monday, April 6

March 16, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The popular Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, is a favorite destination of adults and children alike but that won't happen for awhile. And rightfully so. We all need to take precautions.
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Lynn Kimsey (pictured), director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, has announced the Bohart will be closed to the public until April 6, but researchers may contact the museum for their specific needs. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Bohart Museum Closed to Public Until Further Notice

March 16, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, is closed to the public until further notice, announced Lynn Kimsey, Bohart director and UC Davis professor of entomology, today (March 16). However, researchers may contact the museum for their specific needs, she said.
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Butterfly specimens at Bohart Museum of Entomology (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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No Bohart Museum of Entomology Open House on March 21

March 12, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The Bohart Museum of Entomology has postponed its Saturday, March 21 open house to comply with the new UC Davis policies regarding the coronavirus pandemic cautions. The open house was initially scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m., and the theme centered on pollinators and microbes.
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Pest Notes: Plantains publication

Just published

March 12, 2020
By Gale Perez
I just got an e-mail from UC ANR (Agriculture & Natural Resources) about the two revised (weed science) publications.
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Michael Hoffmann sharing his expertise on climate change.

Entomologist Michael Hoffmann: Our Distinguished Alumnus

March 11, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Congratulations to noted entomologist Michael Hoffmann, an emeritus professor at Cornell University, for his selection as the 2020 Thomas and Nina Leigh Distinguished Alumnus Award, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology.
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Michael Hoffmann, recipient of Leigh Distinguished Alumni Award
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Michael Hoffmann Selected for Leigh Distinguished Alumni Award

March 10, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Noted entomologist Michael Hoffmann, an emeritus professor at Cornell University known for his advocacy of climate change literacy, leadership activities and biological control projects, is the recipient of the 2020 Thomas and Nina Leigh Distinguished Alumni Award from the UC Davis Department of Ent...
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Michael Hoffmann has been selected to deliver the Thomas and Nina Leigh Distinguished Alumni Seminar
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Department's Spring Seminars, April-June 2020

March 8, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology has announced its schedule for the spring quarter seminars, from April 1 through June 3. Due to the UC Davis directives on coronavirus outbreak precautions, these seminars will be virtual seminars, online only, until further notice.
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