International Entomologists Gather in Orlando to Take on Grand Challenges
September 29, 2016 -- More than 100 international insect-science leaders and others involved with agriculture and public health met recently in Orlando, Florida to take part in the " International Entomology Leadership Summit: Improving the Human Condition through Insect Science. " (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - September 29, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: richardl Source Type: research
Effective Mosquito Management Starts with an IPM Approach
Annapolis, MD; September 6, 2016 – Recent news reports have attributed harm to honey bees inDorchester County, South Carolina to the aerial application of a mosquito control product. This unfortunate incident is a reminder that all public health agencies must adopt IPM principles for pest and disease control, including the important step of informing and engaging all stakeholders. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - September 8, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: richardl Source Type: research
Three Entomologists Named Honorary Members of the ESA
Annapolis, MD; August 30, 2016 – The Entomological Society of America (ESA) has selected three entomologists as Honorary Members of the Society in 2016. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 30, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: richardl Source Type: research
MSU's Bob Peterson Elected Vice President-Elect of the Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; August 30, 2016 – Dr. Bob Peterson, a professor of entomology at Montana State University, was recently elected Vice President-Elect by members of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 30, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: richardl Source Type: research
Teachers Invited to Workshop on Zika Prevention and Using Insects in the Classroom
Annapolis, MD; August 24, 2016 – School teachers from Florida and other states are invited to attend a workshop on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 25, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Source Type: research
Media Advisory: Zika Symposium at ICE 2016 in Orlando
Annapolis, MD; August 24, 2016 – News reporters are invited to attend a symposium on the Zika virus, which will take place on Monday, September 26, 2016, 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM in Orlando, Florida during the 2016 International Congress of Entomology. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 24, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Source Type: research
ESA Launches New Refreshed Website
Entomologists and insect enthusiasts searching for professional and scientific information related to the discipline will see a new look and improved user-experience at www.entsoc.org as The Entomological Society of America (ESA) unveils its new website design. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 15, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: lsparks Source Type: research
New Book Describes 26 New Species of Minute Litter Bugs
Annapolis, MD; August 10, 2016– True bugs in the infraorder Dipsocoromorpha are known as minute litter bugs because of their small size and because they inhabit cryptic microhabitats including leaf litter, low vegetation, the interstitial zone of streams, and mangroves.Schizopteridae, the largest family within Dipsocoromorpha, comprises 56 described genera and more than 250 species, but scientists believe the diversity to be much greater and that many species remain undiscovered.read more (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 10, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Tags: Press Releases Source Type: research
News from the 60th Livestock Insect Workers Conference
< p > The 60 < sup > th < /sup > Livestock Insect Workers Conference was held in Oklahoma City, OK, June 26-29, 2016. Justin Talley, livestock entomologist at Oklahoma State University, organized and hosted the conference, including a luncheon provided by Whitetails of Oklahoma at a deer farm. < /p > < p > Dave Taylor was conferred the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award in Veterinary Entomology and Bob Pennington is the recipient of the Industry Appreciation Award, both presented by the Livestock Insect Workers Conference. < /p > < p > < span class= " inline inline-none " > < img src= " http://www.entsoc.org/sites/default/fi...
Source: ESA News - July 27, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Tags: Members in the News Source Type: research
ESA Recognizes 2016 Fellows
< p > Annapolis, MD; Aug. 26, 2015 & ndash; The Governing Board of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) has elected 10 new Fellows of the Society for 2016. Election as a Fellow acknowledges outstanding contributions to entomology in one or more of the following: research, teaching, extension, or administration. The following Fellows will be recognized during the the 2016 International Congress of Entomology, which will be held September 25-30, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. < /p > < p > < a href= " http://www.entsoc.org/press-releases/esa-recognizes-2016-fellows " target= " _blank " > read more < /a > < /p > (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - July 22, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Tags: Press Releases Source Type: research
ESA Announces Finalists for the 2016 YouTube Contest
Since 2009, the Entomological Society of America (ESA) has held a contest called "YouTube Your Entomology," which invites entomologists to showcase their talents and creativity through video. The popular contest has been featured in the New York Times and other media outlets, and the videos often focus on research, teaching, outreach, and other areas.
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Source: ESA News - July 19, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Tags: Press Releases Source Type: research
Dr. Allan Felsot to Serve as ESA's EPA-OPP Subject Matter Expert Liaison
< p > Annapolis, MD; July 18, 2016 -- Dr. Allan Felsot, a professor and extension specialist at Washington State University, has been selected to serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and liaison with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & #39;s Office of Pesticide Programs. < /p > < p > < span class= " inline inline-right " > < img src= " http://www.entsoc.org/sites/default/files/images/alan-felsot.jpg " alt= " " title= " " class= " image image-_original " width= " 175 " height= " 230 " / > < /span > < /p > < div class= " image-clear " > < /div > < p > < a href= " http://www.entsoc.org/press-releases/dr-allan-...
Source: ESA News - July 18, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Tags: Press Releases Source Type: research
Dr. Allan Felsot to Serve as ESA's EPA-OPP Subject Matter Expert Liaison
Annapolis, MD; July 18, 2016 -- Dr. Allan Felsot, a professor and extension specialist at Washington State University, has been selected to serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and liaison with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pesticide Programs.
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Source: ESA News - July 18, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Tags: Press Releases Source Type: research
ESA Receives ASAE Honors for Its Summit on the Aedes aegypti Crisis in the Americas
Annapolis, MD; July 14, 2016 --The Entomological Society of America (ESA) has earned a 2016 ASAE Power of A Gold Award for its "Summit on the Aedes aegypti Crisis in the Americas," a meeting bringing together entomologists and public-health officials from around the world to discuss the best ways to control the mosquito that transmits Zika and also is the primary transmitter of dengue,
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Source: ESA News - July 14, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Tags: Press Releases Source Type: research
Co-Editors-in-Chief Chosen for Insect Systematics and Diversity
Annapolis, MD; July 13, 2016 -- The Governing Board of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) has approved the selection of two professors from the University of Illinois -- Dr. Sydney A. Cameron and Dr. James B. Whitfield -- to serve as co-editors-in-chief for ESA's newest journal, Insect Systematics and Diversity (ISD).
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Source: ESA News - July 13, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: rlevine Tags: Press Releases Source Type: research
