UF/IFAS Extension Service: 2006 BioControl Brain Bowl Photos

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First Meeting – April 22, 2006. Photos by Adam Cletzer and Dan Culbert
Ron Cave introduces BioControl	"This is Alligatorweed"	Indian River learns about Mosquitos from Dr. Rox	St. Lucie is introduced to the "Evil Weevil"
"Lets rip apart this bromeliad to find those little beetles."	Looking for Mr. Alligatorweed weevil.	Brittany says, "How tall is this stem today?	Keep them covered so they don't walk away.
How many mosquitos are in this dish?	No wonder they are called wrigglers!	Lukas thinks they look cute under the microscope.	A good scientist keeps accurate records.
Brownies make good Brain food.	Kenny G. shows us how to collect Melaleuca Psyllids	Lets beat the rain, folks!	Indian River Brain Bowlers find a thoroughly infested Melaleuca tree.
Mrs. Manson really knows how to get those bugs!	The Brassy Drone points out some psyllids these Okeechobee guys missed.	Look - there are some weevils!	I see more weevils up there!
Ken shows the Bowlers that weevil larva look like worms, but they're not.	This bug sucking is fun! I can't wait till our Melapaluza!	And look at all the weevils we found!	... and back to the lab before it pours!

*Second Meeting* – May 6, 2006. Photos by Dan Culbert
Calculating average leaf damage on our experiment	How to add racing strips to your thoroughbred roach.	Sydney and Kristen are not sure about this roach racing	Christian isn't afraid to dig deep into the roach motel.	Hold still, little steed!
Don't do this at home!	The Brassy Drone plays Post Time - are we ready to race?	Releasing the starting gate: they're off!	And 1 second later, we have a winner!	The Queen Cockroach collects the winners
Now we go to the payout window with our "winnings"	Practice Brain Bowl - Okeechobee vs. Indian River	Hopper - Our hero - for good luck	I know the answer!	The BioControl Brain Bowl Trophy: who will earn it in 2006?

*Bash & Bowl* - May 20, 2006: photos by Adam Cletzer, Indian River 4-H Agent
Preparing for the Art contest	Dr. Phil helps pick out a fast thoroughbred racing roach.	"Post time" is called by the Brassy Drone as Dr. Koehler and BugMaster Richard Buttell look on.	They're off and running at Pamlico II!	The Queen Cockroach introduces Tropicana speech by Kelli Adams
Ms. Adams reminds us to appreciate the lowly cockroach	Our Junior Division race winner!	The winner's circle	Mr. & Mrs. Air Potatohead	Team Okeechobee prepares for the Bowl
Team St. Lucie fills up on Brain food	The audience hears all about our student BioControl projects.	Megan Iseman introduces the St.Lucie Alligator weed project.	Rep. Rick Minton outlines how the BCRCL came into being.	Team St. Lucie pulls out to an early lead.
Team Okeechobee scores a decisive point.	Team Indian River holds on to qualify for the Final round.	Okeechobee: Professors' Choice Award	Indian River: Promotions Award	St.Lucie: 2006 Brain Bowl Grand Champions!

UF/IFAS IRREC's Biological Control Research and Containment Laboratory

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**WOKC Radio interview** - May 15, 2006 Vick Patel and Corey White tell WOKC DJ Billy Dean all about the Brain Bowl.