Backyard Orchard News
Asian Citrus Psyllid Identification
I was asked recently to put together a photo identification sheet for Asian citrus psyllid adults, nymphs and eggs. To obtain a copy, see my web site under Citrus Insect Pests/Asian Citrus Psyllid/Monitoring- Recognizing ACP Stages or click on this link: http://ucanr.edu/sites/KACCitrusEntomology/Home/Asian_Citrus_Psyllid/Monitoring/
It is very important that PCAs go beyond relying on yellow sticky cards and learn to recognize the psyllid stages and monitor orchards using visual surveys of flush and tap sampling. These methods will speed up detection of the psyllid in new areas and determine if treatments are effective in areas where the psyllid has established.
Recognizing ACP stages
Asian citrus psyllid
Donna Billick: Crossing Disciplines and Borders
It's a wonderful, well-deserved honor that pays tribute to her amazing talents. Donna Billick,...
Donna Billick with her ceramic mosaic sculpture of a honey bee in the Haagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A Beer for a Butterfly
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Cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, nectaring on catmint. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Is That You, Bruce?
You'll never guess what Bruce Hammock did on Dec. 18. First, a bit about Bruce Dupree Hammock....
Bruce Hammock: from distinguished professor to renowned scientist to skilled athlete to actor.
Bruce Hammock in his office in Briggs Hall, before he began his acting career. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The 13 Bugs of Christmas
It's Christmas Day and time to revisit "The 13 Bugs of Christmas." Back in 2010, Extension...
Golden bee (Italian subspecies of Apis mellifera) nectaring on lavender. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Queen bee emerging. Beekeepers know the sound of a queen bee piping. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)