Students can shape entomology conferences by organizing or actively participating in symposia and workshops. Here’s how you can build skills, visibility, and networks by getting engaged. [Read more]
New research finds black soldier fly larvae can eat and partially break down polyurethane, thanks to their gut microbes. It’s no silver bullet, but the findings suggest insects or their enzymes could someday help tackle stubborn plastic waste. [Read more]
A new study examines how varying levels of heat and humidity affect bed bugs (Cimex lectularius). Generally, low humidity decreases bed bug survival, but the most lethal combination found in the study was high humidity (90%) and high heat (40 degrees Celsius). [Read more]
As old insecticide tools are phased out, walnut growers seek new options for managing walnut husk fly (Rhagoletis completa), a major pest than can cause shell staining and kernel damage. A new guide in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management details current research into walnut husk fly monitoring and management. [Read more]
New research shows dry‑ice tick traps can capture more ticks than traditional cloth‑dragging, suggesting a faster and potentially more effective way to monitor tick‑borne disease risks. [Read more]
Introduced to help pollinate crops, the non-native bee Anthophora villosula is now finding its own way in the U.S., present in several mid-Atlantic states. Researchers are now evaluating its range and potential impact on native bee species and ecosystems, though as yet it hasn’t earned “invasive” status. [Read more]
Spongy moths (Lymantria dispar) are one of the most impactful invasive forest pests in North America. The one silver lining is that adult females of the subspecies here cannot fly. However, several closely related species in Europe and Asia are dubbed the “flighted spongy moth complex,” because their females can fly. Detecting these species before they arrive and establish populations is of the utmost importance and gives us the best chance of successful management. A new article in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management details the biology, ecology, and management strategies of two members of this important group of forest defoliators. [Read more]
Caddisflies are generally harmless but can swarm in huge numbers near bodies of water, especially human‑altered waterways. In Arizona near the Colorado River, a new study finds residents consider caddisfly swarms to be a significant nuisance, but tolerance has improved as residents learn more about the insects and ongoing management efforts. [Read more]
In Colorado, alfalfa mosaic virus is causing major losses in chile peppers, transmitted by transient aphids that need only pick it up on their mouthparts to carry it from plant to plant. New findings highlight resistant pepper varieties and integrated pest management strategies that offer promising paths to reduce disease impact. [Read more]
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