Studying Insects in Vacant Lots Reveals Changes in Environment
Mary Gardiner, an assistant professor at Ohio State University’s Department of Entomology, has been studying 64 empty lots in eight Cleveland neighborhoods since 2009. She believes that insects can help […]
Study is Testing Mosquito Biting Rates and Control Methods
Grayson Brown, an entomologist at the University of Kentucky and Past President of the Entomological Society of America, is testing the biting rate of mosquitoes in residential backyards in Lexington, […]
Grad Student’s Research on Blow Flies may Help Solve Crimes
Fans of TV shows like CSI and others know that experts known as forensic entomologists can examine insects found on dead bodies to help determine the time of death and […]
New Trap and Lure Capture Bed Bugs More Effectively
A new pitfall trap designed to capture bed bugs is more effective than those currently on the market, according to the authors of an article appearing in the next issue […]