New Guide Outlines Management Strategies to Battle Sorghum Insect Pests
A new guide in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management outlines the important insect pests of sorghum and shares management options including host-plant resistance, selective insecticides, and natural enemies for various sorghum pests of concern.
Bed Bug Repellent Tests Should Reflect Type of Bug Behavior, Researchers Find
A new study digs into the pros and cons of two different methods for testing potential bed bug repellents: a harborage test and a barrier test. Repellency results can differ when bed bugs are searching for shelter versus when they are searching for a bloodmeal.
Mapping Lyme: CDC Reveals Distribution of Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria by County
A new study by CDC researchers provides a county-level map of the presence of ticks confirmed to be carrying the bacteria that cause Lyme disease—though the distribution of ticks that are capable of carrying it is much wider.
The Warmer the Better: Gloomy Scale Can Be a Big Problem on Urban Landscape Trees
Gloomy scale is a pest of deciduous trees that tends to increase in abundance and damage severity in urban areas. This insect feeds on tree cells and tissues, prefers red maple as a host, and may expand its range as climate change continues to alter our environment.