Some Bed Bugs are Better Climbers Than Others
Annapolis, MD; March 8, 2017 —Not all bed bugs are created equal, and some of the leading bed bug traps used by pest management professionals are ineffective against species with better climbing abilities than others. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - March 8, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Insect Expo Promises Fun and Learning for All Ages
Newport, RI; March 6, 2017 —Thousands of insects and a swarm of entomologists will converge on Newport for the 88th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America in mid-March. The meeting will include a free public expo, " It ' s a Bug ' s World, " for kids and parents on Sunday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the atrium of the Newport Marriott. " It ' s a Bug ' s World " will feature interactive displays, demonstrations, artwork, and more. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - March 2, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Entomological Society of America Supports the March for Science
Annapolis, MD; February 21, 2017 —The Entomological Society of America (ESA) endorses theMarch for Science to be held on April 22. The guiding principles of ESA, a non-partisan scientific society, recognize that the discipline of entomology is global, that all of its members must be able to participate fully in the organization, and that entomologists must collaborate with government and the public to maximize the positive benefits insect science offers to the world. The stated goals and principles of the March for Science align closely with these strategic principles of ESA. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - February 20, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Pest Ant Control Improved With Water-Resistant Bait
Annapolis, MD; February 20, 2017 —Pest ants like the red imported fire ant could be controlled more effectively with insecticide baits that can withstand moisture, say researchers with the United States Department of Agriculture ' s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). A comparison studypublished today inJournal of Economic Entomology shows a water-resistant ant bait offers a significant advantage over currently available baits, which break down when wet. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - February 20, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
For Mosquito Repellents, Stick With the Spray
Annapolis, MD; February 16, 2017 —In a crowded marketplace of products advertised to repel mosquitoes, consumers are wise to trust spray-on repellents containing DEET or PMD, say researchers at New Mexico State University. In a comparison study of several mosquito-repellent products, " wearable " devices such as bracelets or sonic repellers were found to be largely ineffective in repellingAedes aegypti mosquitoes. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - February 16, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Call for Photos: 2018 World of Insects Calendar
Annapolis, MD; February 1, 2017 —The Entomological Society of America is looking for the finest specimens of insect photography for inclusion in the next edition of the World of Insects Calendar. Submissions are now being accepted. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - February 1, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Carol Anelli to Deliver 2017 ESA Founders' Memorial Lecture
Annapolis, MD; January 30, 2017 —Carol M. Anelli, Ph.D., a professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Entomology at the Ohio State University, has been selected to deliver the Founders ' Memorial Award lecture atEntomology 2017, the annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America (ESA), November 5-8 in Denver. Her lecture will honor Anna Botsford Comstock, the first woman professor at Cornell University. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - January 30, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Carol Anelli to Deliver 2017 ESA Founders' Memorial Lecture
Annapolis, MD; January 30, 2017 —Carol M. Anelli, Ph.D., a professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Entomology at the Ohio State University, has been selected to deliver the Founders ' Memorial Award lecture atEntomology 2017, the annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America (ESA), November 5-8 in Denver. Her lecture will honor Anna Botsford Comstock, the first woman professor at Cornell University. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - January 30, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Call for Photos: 2018 World of Insects Calendar
Annapolis, MD; February 1, 2017 —The Entomological Society of America is looking for the finest specimens of insect photography for inclusion in the next edition of the World of Insects Calendar. Submissions are now being accepted. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - January 27, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
