Pest Management & Plant Health

Congratulations to Melody Keena, UC Davis alumna and entomologist extraordinaire. Keena, a research entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service's Northern Research Station in Hamden, Conn.

On Labor Day, a federal holiday, we celebrate the our country's labor movement, our gratitude, and our achievements. But there is no Labor Day holiday for the worker bee, one of three castes (queen, worker and drone) in a honey bee colony. No Labor Day holiday for the queen, either.

Thirteen UC Davis scientists or former affiliates are among authors from eight countries who contributed to research articles for the Journal of Economic Entomology's Special Collection: Research Advances in Spotted-Wing Drosophila suzukii Management.

Thanks to Steve Fennimore (UC Davis Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist) for sharing the following. "These inventors in India made a smart weeder with a smart phone. There is hope for low-cost smart weeders!" https://youtu.

Internationally recognized entomologist Melody Keena, a UC Davis alumna, a research entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service's Northern Research Station in Hamden, Conn.

It was incredible. The Celebration of Life and Legacy of UC Cooperative Extension apiculturist emeritus Eric Mussen, held Aug.

The Celebration of Life and Legacy for UC Extension apiculturist emeritus Eric Mussen, held Aug.

Hello, Friday Fly Day! It's time to post an image of syrphid fly, aka hover fly or flower fly. We took this dorsal view of a syrphid fly in January of 2009.

Congratulations to the three newly selected Honorary Members of the Entomological Society of America (ESA): UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal, UC Davis-educated Melody Keena, a research entomologist with the U.S.

World-renowned entomologist Walter Soares Leal, a UC Davis distinguished professor known for his outstanding research, leadership, teaching and public service, is a newly selected Honorary Member of the Entomological Society of America, the highest honor that the 7000-member ESA accords.