Friday, July 10, 2015

Upcoming themed week! Articles about species' population status

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Recently, there have been a few posts on various scientific and government websites about the rebounding and decreasing populations of speci...
Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Using Crops to Create Art

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Rice (Oryza sativa) by Keith Weller, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org As home gardeners and farmers alike know, the same...
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Attracted to Mature Fruit

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Brown marmorated stink bugs ( Halyomorpha halys ) are native to Asia and were first found in the U.S. in 1998.  In its native range, it has ...
Monday, July 6, 2015

Dogs put to work doing what they do best

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Overly energetic and enthusiastic shelters dogs may not be as attractive to families looking for a pet, but their personalities can be put t...
Friday, July 3, 2015

Feral Hogs Workshop in Texas

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On August 5, 2015 Big Ticket National Preserve in Kountze, Texas will be hosting a free program with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Se...
Thursday, July 2, 2015

Spotted Wing Drosophila Repellent Discovered

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Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii ) is an invasive fly that feeds on soft-skinned fruits such as blueberries, blackberries, raspb...
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Colorado Releases Biocontrol Agent for Emerald Ash Borer

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Oobius agrili is an egg parasitoid wasp native to Asia, the same region as the emerald ash borer ( Agrilus planipennis ).  The wasp seeks ou...