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Farm Advisor Dave Shaw to Retire

David Shaw has been with the University of California for 30 years.  He started his work at UC Davis in 1983 and transferred to San Diego County with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources soon after that.  David Shaw helped build a reputation of excellence with local landscape and turf management professionals. 

Not only did he work with professional business he always found the time to consult with private homeowners with his knowledge and experience in those fields as well as irrigation, arboriculture, and insects and mites that affect plants.  He was a researcher in drought resistant turf and urban water conservation in landscaping.  His many research articles can be found on those topics below. 

Lastly, we at UCCE would like to thank Dave for his many contributions to the University through his research and education. Many people owe you their thanks and I'm sure you'll be greatly missed. All the best in your retirement Dave.

• Shaw, D. A. (2011). Highlights from 2010. San Diego County , CA, UC Cooperative Extension.: 1-20.
• Shaw, D. A., C. Wilen, et al. (2011, 2011). "Pest Notes: Green Kyllinga." 7459. from http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7459.html.
• Shaw, D. A., M. A. Harivandi, et al. (2009). "Managing turfgrasses during drought." 8395: 9 pp.
• Shaw, D. A., R. St. Hilaire, et al. (2008). "Efficient water use in residential urban landscapes." 43: 12 pp.
• Baird, J. (2011). Groundcover response to limited irrigation. UC Riverside, CA,

• Shaw, D. A. (2011). Preparing our urban forests for heritage trees.: 1-45.
• Shaw, D. A. and J. A. Bethke (2010). Efficacy of selected pesticides against Myoporum thrips in a landscape planting. Report to Syngenta.
• Shaw, D. A. and D. R. Pittenger (2010). "Estimating water needs of urban landscapes (Abstract)." 45(8): S96.
• Shaw, D. A., J. A. Bethke, et al. (2010). "Invasive Pest Case Studies in Urban Landscape and Ornamental Plant Production: GWSS, Diaprepes, and Myoporum Thrips." XIII(6): 36-40.
• Shaw, D. A. (2010). It's a Risky Business - Technical Information you need to know.
• Baird, J. (2010). Weed control during conversion from tall fescue to buffalograss for water conservation. UC Riverside, CA,
• Shaw, D. A. and J. A. Bethke (2009). Control of the invasive thrips, Klambothrips myopori, on landscape plantings of Myoporum in California. Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA, Poster.
• Baird, J. (2009). Evaluation of Commercial products for prevention of drought stress and water conservation on tall fescue. UC Riverside, CA,
• Shaw, D. A. and D. R. Pittenger (2009). Landscape irrigation system evaluation and management. San Diego County, CA, UC Cooperative Extension.: 1-49.
• Baird, J. (2009). Strategies for converting from cool-season turf to warm-season turf for water conservation. UC Riverside, CA,
• Shaw, D. A. (2009). The Complete Arborist Stimulus Package. Balboa Park, San Diego, CA,
• Shaw, D. A. and J. A. Bethke (2009). Update on Myoporum thrips research. 4: 1-2.
• Shaw, D. A. (2008). A strategy for landscape water conservation.: 1-2.
• Shaw, D. A. (2008). Mature Trees: Care, Preservation, and Benefits. Balboa Park, San Diego, CA,
• Shaw, D. A. and J. A. Bethke (2008). "Myoporum Thrips Control." XI(1): 4 pp.
• Shaw, D. A., D. R. Pittenger, et al. (2008). Water needs of landscape plants. UC Riverside, CA,
• Shaw, D. A. and G. S. Bender Strategies for water cutbacks...is there a logical method? 7: 4-7.