CISR: Learn about the Goldspotted Oak Borer
PhD candidate Vanessa Lopez explaines why the Goldspotted Oak Borer is such a difficult problem in Californa and explaines its impact to California forests and campers.
CISR: Entomophagy: Collecting and Eating Red Palm Weevil Larvae
Mark Hoddle travels to Sumatra, Indonesia to try a local delicacy - Red Palm Weevil larva.
CISR: Tamarixia radiata release at UCR
Christina Hoddle explains the release of Tamarixia radiata at UC Riverside. Recorded on December 20, 2011
CISR: Treatment for Red Palm Weevil
Mark Hoddle takes a look for Red Palm Weevil in this Laguan Beach palm tree. Chemical treatments to deter the Red Palm Weevil are also explored.
CISR: Brown Widow
A few shots of the Brown Widow Spider moving around in front of the camera.
CISR: Bed Bugs
A few videos of the dreaded bed bugs!
CBS Evening News Interview
[3mins] On May 10th, 2011, CSB Evening News published a story on Red Palm Weevil and the potential damage it will cause to California's palm trees. Mark Hoddle, the Director of the Center for Invasive Species Research, was interviewed about this troublesome problem.
CISR :What's In Your Garden? (Lecture)
[70 mins] [Full Lecture] Mark Hoddle, the Director of the Invasive Species Research, takes a look at three invasive species invading Southern California and their impact on the region: the Goldspotted Oak Borer, Asian Citrus Psyllid and Red Palm Weevil.
Excerpt on the Goldspotted Oak Borer
[6 mins] Mark Hoddle, the Director of the Invasive Species Research, takes a look at the Goldspotted Oak Borer and its impact on California. Watch on youtube
Excerpt on the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
[6 mins] Mark Hoddle, the Director of the Invasive Species Research, takes a look at the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and its impact on California. Watch on youtube
Excerpt on the Asian Citrus Psyllid
[9 mins] Mark Hoddle, the Director of the Invasive Species Research, takes a look at the Asian Citrus Psyllid and its impact on California. Watch on youtube
Excerpt on the Red Palm Weevil
[10 mins] Mark Hoddle, the Director of the Invasive Species Research, takes a look at the Red Palm Weevil and its impact on California. Watch on youtube