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  Walter Leal: The Energizer Bunny at Full-Industrial Strength

  When Walter Leal submitted his application in 2000 to join the faculty at the University of California, Davis,  one of his references wrote "He is like an Energizer Bunny that never runs down." "His references all...
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  Don't Miss This UC Davis Seminar by Ecology Researcher Andrew Corbett

  Don't miss this UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology (ENT) seminar by ecologist Andrew Corbett, a research associate with ENT who is also highly skilled in simulation modeling and instructional...
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  Check for Cabbageworms!

  If you recently planted cabbage, broccoli, or kale, (often called Brassicas and cole crops) keep an eye out for cabbageworms! The adult cabbageworm is a white butterfly with one to four black spots on its wings. They lay...
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  Zinnia Nectar: Flight Fuel for the Migratory Monarchs

  Zinnias are a great nectar source for migratory monarch butterflies as they wing their way to their overwintering spots along coastal California. How much do monarchs love zinnias? So much that sometimes a...