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President's Prize honors in the ESA graduate student competitions went to (from left) Shawn Christensen and Lexie Martin, both of the Rachel Vannette lab; and Iris Quayle of the Jason Bond lab.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Three UC Davis Doctoral Students Win Top Honors at ESA Student Competitions

November 9, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Three doctoral students in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology each won the President's Prize, or first place, in their respective student competition categories at the Entomological Society of America meeting, held Nov. 5-8 in National Harbor, Md.
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A green backyard lawn surrounded by small shrubs.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Killing Your Lawn?

November 8, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
Kill your lawn! has become a popular phrase and landscaping trend in recent years. Whether you are looking to completely remove your lawn or just renovate it, this article will give you useful information to help you decide how best to do away with your existing lawn and prepare for your new design.
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'Entomology 2023' Underway: Insects and Influence!

November 7, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"Entomology 2023" is underway! The annual meeting, hosted by the Entomological Society of America (ESA), is taking place Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The theme: "Insects and Influence: Advancing Entomology's Impact on People and Policy.
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Evolutionary biologist Scott Carroll and entomologist Jenella Loye, associates of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, are participating in the Entomological Society of America meeting in Maryland.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

ESA Meeting Underway in Maryland

November 7, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Dozens of UC Davis Department of Entomology andNematology faculty, alumni and graduate students are participating in "Entomology 2023," hosted by the Entomological Society of America (ESA). Theme of annual ESA meeting, taking place Nov.
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A tiny monarch egg, about the size of a pin head. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Food for Thought and Food for the Monarchs

November 3, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Is tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica, a "bad" plant? Should Californians pull it from their gardens? No, say many scientists, including Hugh Dingle, professor emeritus of entomology, behavior and evolution at UC Davis. Professor Dingle is an internationally known expert on animal migration.
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