Myths and facts - Africanized honey bees.

Africanized honey bees, Apis mellifera scutellata
Africanized honey bees have been misunderstood and mischaracterized. While they do exhibit unique traits, their management is entirely possible with the right knowledge and skills. It’s essential to separate fact from fiction to foster a better understanding of these bees and methods for distinguishing them from European honey bees.
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Authors
Suranga Basnagala
Reed Johnson
Kayla Perry

Sweetgum, Redbud, and Persimmon: Leaf Rollers, Folders, and Tiers

Redbud Leaffolder
The terms “leaffolder,” “leafroller,” and “leaftier” refer to the leaf structures produced by certain moth caterpillars. Leaffolders fold leaves, leafrollers roll leaves, and leaftiers tie leaves together. The descriptive terms have no relationship to moth taxonomy. They are intended to aid in identification by portraying the caterpillar’s creative use of silk to fashion a home.
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Joe Boggs

Natural Resource Education at the Gwynne Conservation Area during Farm Science Review

landscape photo of Gwynne Conservation Area
Don't miss a stellar line-up of speakers next week at the Gwynne Conservation Area during the 2024 Farm Science Review, September 17-19. Experts will present scheduled programs on a wide variety of natural resources topics. Areas include woodlands, wildlife, aquatics, forages & grazing, and horticulture. 
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Authors
Carrie Brown
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