Pest Management & Plant Health

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Adult Caenorhabditis elegans. Wikipedia describes it as "a free-living, transparent nematode, about 1mm in length, that lives in temperature soil environments." (Courtesy of Wikipedia)
Bug Squad: Article

Plant Nematologist Nathan Schroeder: 'Endless Worms Most Beautiful'

September 30, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you're interested in nematodes--also called "roundworms"--then you'll want to be around when plant nematologist Nathan Schroeder, associate professor of crop sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, presents a seminar on Wednesday, Oct.
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Christian Nansen, guest editor for special edition of journal Remote Sensing. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Christian Nansen: Call for Articles on Remote Sensing

September 30, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
UC Davis agricultural entomologist Christian Nansen, the newly selected guest editor of a special issue of the journal Remote Sensing, has issued a call for contributions.
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post pruning
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

When to Remove Garden Monterey Pines

September 30, 2019
Advice from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program for Contra Costa County When to Remove Garden Monterey Pines Client's Request:I live in El Sobrante near the San Pablo Reservoir. On August 8th PG&E had a tree crew come to prune trees away from the power lines.
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Attendees at the CAMBP class on Oct. 19 will learn about "Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of the Honey Bee." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Registration Open for UC Davis Class on Bee Anatomy, Physiology

September 27, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The UC Davis-based California Master Beekeeper Program is sponsoring a daylong course on "Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of the Honey Bee" on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Harry H. Laidlaw Honey Bee Research Facility on Bee Biology Road. The course, set from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Figure 1. Safety glasses showing evidence of compliance with the designated “Z87” marked. (Credit: CA Reynolds)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

What to Wear When Using Pesticides

September 26, 2019
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
When using any kind of pesticide, including herbicides, it's important to read the pesticide label carefully and to be sure that you have the proper equipment for applying the pesticide correctly and safely.
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The parts of a honey bee include the head, thorax and abdomen. A class on "Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of the Honey Bee" takes place Oct. 19 at UC Davis, and is offered by the UC Davis-based California Master Beekeeper Program. This image was taken in Vacaville of a bee heading toward a tower of jewels, Echium wildpretii.(Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Learn About Honey Bee Anatomy at UC Davis Class

September 25, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Consider the honey bee. Like all insects, it has a head, thorax and abdomen. But are you familiar with the rest of its anatomy? Here's an opportunity to learn about "Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of the Honey Bee" in a class offered Saturday, Oct.
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Cindy Kron
From Soil to Science: Article

New IPM Advisor Announced

September 24, 2019
We are pleased to welcome Cindy Kron, PhD as our Area Wide IPM Advisor for Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties.
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A severe infestation of yellow starthistle in Calaveras County.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

USDA approves release of weevil to control yellow starthistle

September 23, 2019
By Gale Perez
From the ANR News Blog on Sept. 19, 2019 The USDA has announced it will allow the release of a weevil (Ceratapion basicorne) in the United States to help control yellow starthistle, an invasive weed found in 40 of the lower 48 states, reported Capital Public Radio.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

UC IPM Hosts Workshop for Retailers

September 20, 2019
Integrated Pest Management Workshop for Retail Nurseries and Garden Centers Register now for this hands-on, train-the-trainer workshop designed especially for retail nursery and garden center employees, managers, owners, and affiliates.
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