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Photo: Sun Blotch Branch Sun-blotch, a viroid disease affecting the avocado, was observed as early as 1914 in Southern California. Sun-blotch is widespread in California, and likely to be found in all districts where avocados are being grown.

Few people have seen California's state insect in the wild, but now thousands will this week--on TV. The California dogface butterfly, Zerene eurydice, and its Auburn habitat will be featured on KVIE Public Television's "Rob on the Road" show at various times throughout the week.

Remember when scientists first detected the Mediterranean fruit fly in California? It was the early 1980s.

Two closely related Ambrosia beetles (Euwallacea sp.) have been identified in commercial avocado groves in California.

Below is a brief description of the new pest, followed by CDFA's analysis. Olive bark beetle (Phloeotribus scarabaeoides) Prepared by Dr. G.

Soil pH along most of the California coast north of Los Angeles ranges between 7.3 and 8, which is generally higher than many edible and ornamental plants prefer.

Date Palms were planted in the Coachella Valley of California, which is approximately two hours east of Los Angeles in the early 1890s. And now, plantings cover over 6,500 plus acres.

7:00 A.M. Check In and Breakfast Buffet 8:00 A.M. Welcome 8:10 A.M. Opening Keynote - Our Organic Resources Evan Johnson, Science and Policy Advisor, CalRecycle 8:30 A.M. The Agricultural Perspective Moderator: Ben Faber, Ph.D.

[News release from the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program] An intensive risk survey in Cerritos, Los Angeles County, resulted in the discovery of Huanglongbing in a single orange tree.

When the Bohart Museum of Entomology hosts its open house, Uninvited Guests: Common Pests Found in the Home," from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, "invited" guests will meet "uninvited" pests.