Rangelands

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Adult and nymphs of the Asian citrus psyllid. (Credit: Michael E. Rogers, University of Florida)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Asian Citrus Psyllid publication updated

October 22, 2018
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
The Asian citrus psyllid is an insect that can carry a deadly tree disease called Huanglongbing or citrus greening.
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Bear Yuba Land Trust Salmon Trek Nov 10th at SFREC
SFREC News: Article

SFREC hosts BYLT Family Walk Event: Salmon Trek Nov 10, 2018

October 19, 2018
Join Bear Yuba Land Trust and California Naturalists Steve Roddy and Linda Conklin in partnership with the UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center (SFREC) for an amazing salmon exploration experience for the next installment of the Junior Conservationist: Stories in Nature series! This even...
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A syrphid or hover fly, Eristalis tenax, nectaring on a sea rocket plant, Cakile maritima, on Oct. 18 at Doran Regional Park Beach, Sonoma. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Pollinators on the Beach? Fancy Meeting You Here

October 18, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
So you're walking along Doran Regional Park Beach in Sonoma County on Tuesday, Oct. 16 and thinking about the pollinators in your back yard. (Don't we all?) And then: what a delight to see.
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A Gulf Fritillary laying eggs on her host plant, passionflower vine. Note the eggs (yellow dots) on the left. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Hungry, Hungry Caterpillars!

October 17, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It starts out slow. Beginning in the spring (and sometimes year-around in some locales) Gulf Fritillaries (Agraulis vanillae) lay their eggs on their host plant, the passionflower vine (Passiflora).
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A female variegated meadowhawk dragonfly, Sympetrum corruptum, perches on a bamboo stake in Vacaville, Calif. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

They Don't Announce Their Arrival or Departure

October 16, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
They don't announce their arrival or departure. If you're an insect photographer, or a wanna-be-insect photographer, expect the unexpected and don't go anywhere without your camera. That applies to such simple things as walking out your back door and stepping into your pollinator garden.
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bee hives in field
Farming in the Foothills: Article

Support Your Local Bee Keepers: how you can do your part

October 15, 2018
By Cindy Fake
The humming sound of busy honeybees filled the fall air, darting back and forth as I followed long-time beekeeper Randy Oliver around his bee yard. I was there to learn about a new issue for local beekeepers.
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Sticky, Pungent, and Abundant: Three Summer Range Weeds

October 15, 2018
Tarweeds, vinegarweed and turkey mullein are native forbs that stand out in Fresno and Madera County rangelands during the summer. Unfortunately, they aren't the most welcome.
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