Pixelated Entomology: Analyzing Beetles’ Flower Use Through Digital Samples
With the continuing growth of community-driven, digital nature observations on platforms like iNaturalist, entomologists and other scientists are tapping into that store of knowledge to make new discoveries. A new study shows the potential for photo observations to answer species-specific behavior and ecological questions.
How an Entomologist Raised in the City Found Her Path in Agricultural Pest Management
Meet Pin-Chu Lai, Ph.D., postdoctoral associate at Cornell University, applied insect ecologist focusing on pest management in crops and vector-borne plant diseases, and subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series.
Joining Efforts in Support of Healthy Pollinator Practices
Sponsored post: Biodiversity plays a critical role in both the productivity of crop production and the preservation of natural resources. Syngenta recognizes the mutual relationship between agriculture and nature and continues to build a rich network of sustainability partnerships to make a positive impact on local landscapes.
An Essential U.S. Pesticide Database is Disappearing
Responsible use of pesticides depends in part on understanding where and when they're used and their impacts on the environment. However, a key source of information on pesticide usage is being scaled back, which could leave scientists and the public in the dark.